Takamine Gc1Cenat Natural

The essentials to know about the Takamine GC1CE guitar

• Electro-acoustic classical nylon-string guitar: comfortable playability and warm sound, both acoustically and amplified


• Venetian cutaway: easier access to higher positions for melodies and solo passages


• Takamine TP-E preamp with built-in tuner, volume, tone, and mid-cut function to better cut through the mix


• Balanced luthiery: spruce top with fan bracing, mahogany back and sides for a full and versatile sound

Takamine and the tradition of classical guitar, stage version

Takamine classical guitars follow an approach that respects the fundamentals of nylon-string luthiery (classic format, fan bracing, comfortable neck), while meeting the needs of today's musicians. The GC1CE positions itself as an affordable classical guitar ready to play amplified, thanks to its built-in electronics and cutaway, ideal for moving from home to rehearsal or stage without changing instruments.

For which guitarists and styles

The Takamine GC1CE is very suitable for beginners looking for a serious and evolving guitar, as well as for intermediate players needing a reliable electro-acoustic classical. It is aimed at styles where nylon strings naturally shine: classical, flamenco (softer approach), bossa nova, pop, vocal accompaniment, and songwriting. The cutaway provides a real advantage when working on passages beyond the 12th fret.

The sound

The spruce top, combined with fan bracing, promotes a clear attack, good projection, and dynamic response: perfect for fingerstyle nuances. The mahogany back and sides round out the spectrum with rich mids and pleasant warmth, for a balanced and musical sound in chords as well as arpeggios. Plugged in, the Takamine TP-E electronics allow quick adjustment of volume and tone, while the mid-cut function helps clean up the mids to gain definition depending on the amp or PA.

Technical specifications

Category	Classical Electric-Acoustic	Fingerboard	Laurel
Format	Classical Cutaway	Nbrs of frets	18
Left handed	No	Nut	Synthetic compensated bone
Cutaway	Yes	Electronics	préampli TP-E avec accordeur intégré
Strings	nylon	Cover/case	Optional
Nbr of strings	6	Neck Type	Glued
Top	Spruce	Electroacoustic	Yes
Back&Sides	Mahogany	Color	Natural
Neck	Mahogany	Finishing	Glossy
Nut Width	50.8 mm	Hardware	White

Type	electro-acoustic classical guitar	Headstock	laurel
Size	4/4	Tuners	chrome with "white pearl" buttons
Back	mahogany	Nuts	compensated synthetic bone
Sides	mahogany	Bridge	synthetic bone (depending on equipment)
Luthiery	fan bracing	Rosette	inlaid mosaic
Finish	natural (glossy)	Preamp	Takamine TP-E
Number of frets	18	Functions	built-in tuner, volume, tone, mid-cut switch
Scale length	25.6" / 650 mm	Number of strings	6
Neck joint	dovetail