Takamine Gn30Ce Black
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The GN30CE: The Takamine Spirit, Between Modern Comfort and Acoustic Tradition
With the GN30CE, Takamine offers an electro-acoustic designed for musicians who want a reliable, versatile instrument that is immediately usable with amplification. Its NEX format, a signature of the brand, revisits the balance of a "re-centered" jumbo: a smooth response, a solid low-end foundation, and a sound that naturally supports vocals, while remaining easy to handle.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Takamine GN30CE is particularly aimed at advanced beginner to intermediate guitarists looking for a serious first electro-acoustic, but it also works very well as a "plug and play" stage guitar for a seasoned musician. Its auditorium/NEX format and sonic versatility make it suitable for pop, folk, variety, vocal accompaniment, and strumming, while remaining comfortable for fingerpicking thanks to its balanced response.
Sound
The solid spruce top provides clarity, attack, and excellent definition, particularly appreciated in open chords and rhythmic playing. The mahogany back and sides complete the sound with natural warmth, present mids, and a singing character, ideal for blending in a mix with vocals. When amplified, the TP-4TD preamp facilitates adaptation to sound systems: the 3-band EQ allows quick tone shaping, and the built-in tuner simplifies tuning changes on stage or during rehearsals.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic | Marker | Point |
| Format | Auditorium | 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 | 6 | Neck Type | Glued |
| Top | Solid Spruce | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Back&Sides | Mahogany | Color | Black |
| Neck | Mahogany | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nut Width | 42.8 mm | Hardware | Chromed |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | ||
| Type | electro-acoustic guitar | Bridge | ovangkol |
| Back | mahogany | Tuners | chrome |
| Sides | mahogany | Nuts | compensated synthetic bone |
| Finish | glossy black | Headstock veneer | ovangkol |
| Rosette | pearl | System | Takamine TP-4TD preamp |
| Radius | 300 mm / 11.81" | Features | built-in tuner, 3-band EQ, gain control |
| Number of frets | 20 | Number of strings | 6 |
| Inlays | dots | String type | metal |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Takamine GN30CE-BLK suitable for the stage?
The Takamine TP-4TD preamp includes a 3-band EQ, gain control, and a tuner. The NEX cutaway design allows access to the 20 frets for amplified playing.
What tonal characteristics does the solid spruce top provide?
The solid spruce top offers clarity and attack, with appreciable definition in open chords. The mahogany back and sides add present mids and natural warmth.
Is the NEX body shape comfortable for accompaniment?
This model features an auditorium/NEX body shape, designed as a re-centered jumbo. It delivers a solid low-end foundation while maintaining a comfortable grip for strumming and fingerpicking.
What is the neck width of the GN30CE-BLK?
The nut width is 42.8 mm and the fingerboard radius is 300 mm (11.81 inches). The glued-in neck is mahogany, while the fingerboard is rosewood.
Is a case included with this Takamine?
A gig bag or hard case is offered as an option.
