Takamine GN30CE-NAT Nex Cutaway Acoustic-Electric
The Takamine GN30CE-NAT is a versatile, stage-ready acoustic-electric guitar that combines solid-top construction with Takamine’s proprietary NEX body style. Designed to offer the balanced tonal profile of a jumbo guitar in a more compact, comfortable size, it is an excellent choice for players who want a "big" sound without the bulk of a traditional dreadnought.
Key Features & Construction
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Solid Spruce Top: The heart of the guitar is a solid spruce top, providing superior resonance and a wide dynamic range that matures and improves in tone over time.
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NEX Body Shape: This "scaled-down jumbo" design is specifically voiced to support vocals beautifully, offering a silky balance across the frequency spectrum.
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Tonewood Pairing: Mahogany back and sides complement the spruce top by adding warmth and mid-range punch, resulting in a rich, full-bodied acoustic voice.
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Playability: Features a slim mahogany neck and a 12”-radius fingerboard, providing a comfortable feel for both rhythm strumming and lead work.
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Venetian Cutaway: The soft, rounded cutaway allows for easy access to the upper frets.
Electronics & Hardware
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TP-4TD Preamp System: Equipped with an onboard preamp that includes a built-in tuner, three-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), and gain controls for precise tone shaping when plugged into an amplifier or PA system.
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Pin-less Bridge: The bridge utilizes a pin-less design, making string changes faster and easier while providing optimized intonation.
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Aesthetic Appointments: The guitar is finished in a high-gloss Natural (NAT) coating and features a pearloid rosette, dot inlays, and chrome die-cast tuners for a classic, professional look.
Specifications
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Body Finish: Gloss Natural
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Bracing: Quartersawn "X"
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Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
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Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
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Scale Length: 25.3" (643 mm)