Takamine GD74CE-12U 12-String Guitar - Unison-Tuned Flame Maple | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

Introduction

The Takamine GD74CE-12U is a specialty dreadnought 12-string guitar designed specifically for regional Mexican music styles. This purpose-built instrument features a reinforced spruce top with double-x bracing to handle the additional tension of unison string pairs, creating a rich, powerful voice with impressive projection. Professional musicians will appreciate the structural integrity and distinctive tonal characteristics that make this guitar perfect for demanding performance environments.

Product Overview

Construction and Materials

The GD74CE-12U showcases a solid spruce top with Takamine's reinforced double-x bracing pattern, providing exceptional strength while allowing the soundboard to vibrate freely. The striking flame maple back and sides deliver bright articulation with enhanced midrange presence and visual appeal. The thoughtfully designed cutaway body offers comfortable access to upper frets without compromising the guitar's powerful dreadnought voice.

Neck and Playability

The maple neck provides additional structural rigidity to withstand the tension of twelve strings in unison tuning. Paired with a smooth laurel fingerboard, this guitar offers a comfortable playing experience with excellent intonation across the entire 644mm scale length. The 47.5mm nut width provides ample spacing for complex fingerings while remaining comfortable for transitioning between chord shapes.

Electronics and Hardware

The guitar comes equipped with Takamine's trusted TP-3G preamp system, featuring volume control, 3-band EQ, and a built-in tuner for stage-ready performance capabilities. Quality die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning even under the increased tension of unison-strung pairs, while the distinctive pearloid pickguard and "reverse mountain" 12th fret inlays add visual flair that honors the musical tradition this instrument was designed to serve.

Ideal For

• Regional Mexican music performers seeking authentic tone and volume from a purpose-built 12-string
• Professional musicians requiring a reinforced instrument capable of handling the tension of unison string tuning
• Recording artists wanting the distinctive growl and sparkle of a properly designed unison 12-string guitar
• Stage performers who need reliable electronics and structural integrity for demanding performance environments
• Serious guitarists exploring the unique tonal palette only available from a unison-strung 12-string

Key Features

Reinforced Double-X Bracing

The specialized bracing pattern provides exceptional structural integrity while allowing the spruce top to vibrate freely, producing a balanced, powerful voice that can handle the increased tension of twelve unison-tuned strings.

Flame Maple Construction

The striking flame maple back and sides deliver bright articulation with enhanced midrange presence, creating the growly, brash voice required for cutting through ensemble performances while offering visual appeal that stands out on stage.

Purpose-Built Design

Unlike standard 12-strings that typically pair bass strings with octave companions, the GD74CE-12U is specifically engineered to accommodate twelve strings tuned in unison pairs, delivering the distinctive sound essential for authentic regional Mexican music styles.

Professional TP-3G Electronics

The built-in TP-3G preamp system features intuitive controls for volume and 3-band EQ, along with a convenient built-in tuner, allowing performers to achieve perfect amplified tone in any venue without additional equipment.

Distinctive Aesthetic Appointments

Specialized wood binding, detailed purfling, and a unique rosette design honor the musical traditions this guitar was designed to serve, while the "reverse mountain" 12th fret inlay and pearloid pickguard add striking visual elements that complement its powerful voice.

What's Included

• Takamine GD74CE-12U 12-string guitar
• Protective gig bag (GBXW)
• Limited manufacturer's warranty
• Free setup and inspection by No Limit Guitar Co technicians

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Specialty 12-String Today

Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to experience the unique sound and feel of the Takamine GD74CE-12U in person. Our knowledgeable staff can demonstrate the distinctive tonal characteristics that make this guitar perfect for regional Mexican music styles. Contact us today to check availability or schedule a personal demonstration of this remarkable instrument.