Takamine G 1 Classic Cutaway Electro Left-Handed

Essential Information About the Takamine GC1CE Guitar

• Electro-acoustic classical nylon-string guitar with a Venetian cutaway for easier access to the higher frets.


• Spruce top with fan bracing: clear projection, precise attack, and good balance.


• Mahogany back and sides: warm midrange, round and pleasant tone suitable for accompaniment as well as melodic playing.


• Takamine TP-E preamp with built-in tuner, volume/tone controls, and mid-cut switch for stage use.

A Takamine Classical Designed for Today's Music

The GC1CE continues Takamine's expertise in nylon-string guitars: traditional luthiery (classical format, fan bracing) enhanced with performance-oriented features. Its cutaway and integrated electronics make it a modern classical, ideal for naturally transitioning from the living room to rehearsals or the stage, while maintaining the understated aesthetic of a glossy natural finish.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

With its comfortable neck and typical classical feel, the Takamine GC1CE is well suited for beginners seeking a serious and easy-to-play guitar, as well as intermediate players looking for an amplifiable nylon-string guitar. It performs well in classical, bossa, acoustic pop, variety styles, and is also very suitable for fingerstyle on nylon strings, especially thanks to the cutaway for phrases high up on the neck.

Sound

The spruce top provides definition and a clear attack, particularly appreciated for arpeggios and dynamics. The fan bracing, typical of classical guitars, promotes dynamic response and good natural projection. The mahogany back and sides round out the spectrum with present mids and musical warmth, delivering a full and balanced sound on nylon strings. When plugged in, the Takamine TP-E electronics allow quick adjustment of level and tone, with the built-in tuner and mid-cut switch helping maintain a clean sound in amplified settings.

Technical specifications

Category	Classical Electric-Acoustic	Nut Width	50.8 mm
Format	Classical Cutaway	Fingerboard	Laurel
Left handed	Yes	Nbrs of frets	18
Cutaway	Yes	Electronics	TP-E accordeur intégré
Strings	nylon	Neck Type	Glued
Nbr of strings	6	Electroacoustic	Yes
Top	Spruce	Color	Natural
Back&Sides	Mahogany	Finishing	Glossy
Neck	Mahogany	Hardware	White

Type	electro-acoustic classical guitar	Number of strings	6
Size	4/4	Nuts	compensated synthetic bone
Back	mahogany	Tuners	chrome with white pearl buttons
Sides	mahogany	Preamp system	Takamine TP-E
Bracing	fan bracing	Controls	volume, tone
Finish	natural, glossy	Features	built-in tuner, mid-cut switch
Scale length	650 mm / 25.59"	Rosette	inlaid mosaic
Number of frets	18	Headstock	laurel
Neck joint	dovetail