Takamine Gb72Cebsb Sunburst
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The essentials to know about the Takamine GB72CE guitar
The essentials to know about the Takamine GB72CE guitar
- 4-string electro-acoustic bass in a large format with a cutaway, designed to offer volume in unplugged playing and real efficiency when amplified.
- Solid spruce top paired with flamed maple back and sides: clear attack, readable lows, and excellent definition.
- Takamine TK-40B preamp with built-in tuner, 3-band EQ, gain controls, mid-shift, bass boost, and EQ bypass to tailor your sound for the stage.
- Brown Sunburst finish with gloss and gold hardware: a bass with a high-end look, ready for performance.
Manufacturer Information
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Takamine GB72CE: an electro-acoustic bass in the brand's "stage" spirit
Takamine applies its expertise to instruments designed to play loud, accurate, and cleanly, especially in live contexts. The GB72CE fits this logic: a generously sized electro-acoustic bass, equipped with a solid top and comprehensive electronics, to easily switch from acoustic playing to reliable amplification, with precise control over the sound output.
Who it's for, and the styles where the GB72CE excels
The Takamine GB72CE is aimed at serious beginner to intermediate bassists seeking a versatile acoustic-electric bass, as well as stage musicians looking for a practical instrument for unplugged sets and amplified gigs. Its character makes it particularly relevant in pop, folk, variety, country, acoustic, and worship music, wherever a present low end is expected without overpowering the mix.
Sound
The solid spruce top provides responsiveness and a crisp attack, ideal for maintaining precision on low notes. The flamed maple back and sides promote clear and articulated reproduction, with good harmonic clarity, useful when avoiding the "muddy low end" effect typical of some acoustic basses. The large body size combined with the cutaway aims for a good balance between projection and upper fretboard access. When plugged in, the TK-40B electronics allow effective shaping of the low spectrum (bass boost), adjustment of the mids (mid-shift), and sound security depending on the venue thanks to the EQ bypass, all while maintaining quick tuning via the built-in tuner.
Technical specifications
| Category | Acoustic-Electric Bass | Marker | Point |
| Format | Jumbo | Nbrs of frets | 18 |
| Left handed | No | Nut | Synthetic compensated bone |
| Cutaway | Yes | Electronics | Préamplificateur TK-40B avec accordeur intégré |
| Strings | Steel | Cover/case | Optional |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Neck Type | Glued |
| Top | Solid Spruce | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Back&Sides | Flamed Maple | Color | Sunburst |
| Neck | Maple | Colours | Sunburst |
| Nut Width | 45 mm | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Gold |
| Type | electro-acoustic bass | Inlays | dot |
| Back | flamed maple | Tuners | die-cast, gold color |
| Sides | flamed maple | Nuts | compensated synthetic bone |
| Shape | Dreadnought | Number of strings | 4 |
| Finish | Brown Sunburst (glossy) | Rosette | abalone |
| Radius | 16" / 406.4 mm | Headstock | laurel |
| Number of frets | 18 | ||
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this electroacoustic bass is of breathtaking beauty,
golden mechanics, very pleasant handle to play
and a powerful and rich sound. the electronics look great also with separate treble and bass control
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Takamine GB72CE-BSB suitable for the stage?
The TK-40B electronics include a tuner and bass-boost, mid-shift, as well as an EQ bypass controls. These features allow adjusting the amplified output according to the sound system and the venue.
What woods are used in this electro-acoustic bass?
The top is made of solid spruce, while the back and sides are flamed maple. The neck is maple and features a rosewood fingerboard.
Does the cutaway provide access to high notes?
The jumbo body with cutaway facilitates access to the upper frets, which are 18 in total.
What is the neck width at the nut?
The nut width is 45 mm. The fingerboard has a 16-inch radius, which is 406.4 mm.
Is a gig bag supplied with the bass?
The gig bag or case is optional. The instrument features gold die-cast tuners and a sunburst finish with a glossy lacquer.
