Takamine Gd30Ce 12 Natural

Essential Information About the Takamine GD30CE-12 Nat Guitar

• 12-string electro-acoustic: breadth, brightness, and natural "chorus" effect, ideal for enriching accompaniment.


• Dreadnought body with cutaway: strong projection and easy access to the high frets for leads at the top of the neck.


• Solid spruce top + mahogany: precise attack, beautiful dynamics, and generous harmonics.


• Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner, 3-band equalizer, and gain control for stage use.

An Accessible 12-String in the Spirit of the G30 Series

Takamine relies on decades of musician feedback to develop reliable and musical guitars. The G series, designed to offer excellent value and true versatility, offers many body shapes and finishes. In this lineage, the GD30CE-12 Nat positions itself as an elegant and robust 12-string folk guitar, designed both for home playing and amplified performances.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

With its 12 strings, the GD30CE-12 Nat is primarily aimed at intermediate guitarists (or motivated beginners) who want a broader and brighter sound than a 6-string. It excels in folk, pop, acoustic rock, ballads, arpeggios, and pick-driven rhythms, where its shimmering character immediately adds depth. Thanks to the cutaway and onboard electronics, it is also very well suited for group playing and acoustic stage settings.

The Sound

The solid spruce top promotes projection, attack precision, and a nice dynamic range, particularly appreciated on a 12-string. The mahogany back and sides provide warm mids and a balanced response, resulting in a sound that is both full and clear. The dreadnought shape enhances power and low-end foundation, while the double string courses generate rich harmonics and a natural sense of width. When plugged in, the Takamine TP-4TD preamp allows quick adjustment of your sound balance (3-band EQ), level control (gain), and efficient tuning with the built-in tuner.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this guitar, choose a set of steel strings for 12-string acoustic guitar (bronze or phosphor bronze type, depending on your tonal preference). Picks (from flexible to medium) are also useful to vary attack, from bright arpeggios to more defined rhythms.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Marker	Point
Format	Dreadnought	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Nut	Synthetic compensated bone
Cutaway	Yes	Electronics	préampli TP-4TD avec accordeur intégré
Strings	Steel	Cover/case	Optional
Nbr of strings	12	Neck Type	Glued
Top	Solid Spruce	Electroacoustic	Yes
Back&Sides	Mahogany	Color	Natural
Neck	Mahogany	Finishing	Glossy
Nut Width	42.8 mm	Hardware	Chromed
Fingerboard	Rosewood

Type	electro-acoustic guitar	Number of strings	12
Shape	dreadnought	Bridge nut	2-piece compensated synthetic bone
Back and sides	mahogany	Nuts	compensated synthetic bone
Finish	gloss lacquer	Preamp	Takamine TP-4TD
Number of frets	20	Features	built-in tuner, 3-band equalizer, gain control
Inlays	dot	Model	GD30CE-12 Nat
Nut width (headstock nut)	42.80 mm / 1.69"