Takamine GD30CE-12 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Black Dreadnought | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Takamine GD30CE-12 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar delivers the shimmering richness of twelve strings in a sleek black dreadnought design with reliable electronics at an accessible price point. This cutaway dreadnought features a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, producing powerful projection with the distinctive chime and harmonic complexity that only 12-string guitars can provide. Perfect for beginning to intermediate players seeking the fuller sound of a 12-string instrument with stage-ready amplification capabilities.
Product Overview
The GD30CE-12 makes 12-string performance accessible through thoughtful design and quality construction at an entry-level price point. The solid spruce top provides excellent projection and develops rich overtones with playing time, while mahogany back and sides contribute warm midrange character with the controlled bass response essential for clear 12-string articulation. The black gloss finish creates striking visual impact on stage while protecting the premium tonewoods.
Takamine's cutaway dreadnought design maximizes both acoustic volume and upper-fret accessibility, making lead work and complex chord voicings comfortable despite the increased string tension of 12-string configuration. The ovangkol fingerboard with 12-inch radius provides smooth playability, while the 1.875-inch nut width accommodates the doubled string courses without cramping. These design considerations make 12-string techniques more approachable for players new to this configuration.
The integrated TP-4TD preamp system ensures clear, natural amplified sound that captures the guitar's acoustic character while providing essential tone controls for live performance. This reliable electronics package eliminates the guesswork often associated with amplifying 12-string guitars, delivering consistent results whether performing solo or in ensemble settings.
Ideal For
- Beginning to intermediate players exploring the rich textures of 12-string guitars
- Folk and country musicians seeking authentic jangle and chime tones
- Singer-songwriters wanting fuller harmonic accompaniment for vocal performances
- Performers needing reliable electronics for live 12-string amplification
- Musicians seeking distinctive black aesthetic with powerful dreadnought projection
Key Features
Solid Spruce Top Construction
The solid spruce top delivers excellent projection and harmonic development, providing the dynamic response essential for bringing out the complex overtones and natural chorus effects of 12-string configuration.
Cutaway Dreadnought Design
The cutaway body shape combines maximum acoustic volume with enhanced upper-fret access, allowing comfortable performance of complex 12-string techniques while ensuring powerful projection for both solo and ensemble work.
Striking Black Finish
The gloss black finish creates commanding stage presence while showcasing the classic dreadnought silhouette. This distinctive aesthetic sets the instrument apart from traditional natural wood finishes.
TP-4TD Electronics System
Takamine's reliable preamp provides clear, natural amplification with essential tone controls, ensuring consistent amplified performance without the complications often associated with 12-string pickup systems.
Comfortable 12-String Playability
The 1.875-inch nut width and 12-inch fingerboard radius accommodate doubled string courses comfortably, while quality construction ensures stable tuning and intonation across all twelve strings.
What's Included
- Takamine GD30CE-12 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- TP-4TD preamp system with comprehensive tone controls
- Chrome die-cast tuners for stable 12-string tuning
- Bone nut and saddle for optimal string energy transfer
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Cutaway Dreadnought |
| Top Material | Solid Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ovangkol with Dot Inlays |
| Bridge | Ovangkol |
| Scale Length | 25.6" |
| Nut Width | 1.875" |
| Electronics | TP-4TD Preamp |
| Finish | Black Gloss |
| Tuners | Chrome Die-Cast |
| Frets | 20 |
| Strings | 12-String Steel Configuration |
| Weight | 5.55 lbs |
Get Your Hands on This 12-String Guitar Today
Experience the rich harmonic complexity and powerful projection of the Takamine GD30CE-12 at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Feel the comfortable cutaway design and hear the distinctive chime and fullness that makes 12-string guitars so captivating. Visit our showroom to discover how this accessible Takamine makes the unique world of 12-string performance available to players at every level.
