

GD30CE
The Takamine GD30CE-NAT is a stage-ready dreadnought cutaway electro-acoustic guitar that combines a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, producing a rich, resonant sound. Its soft Venetian-style cutaway allows easy access to higher frets, while the slim mahogany neck and 12"-radius ovangkol fingerboard provide excellent playability. Equipped with the TP-4TD preamp system, which includes a built-in tuner and three-band EQ, this guitar ensures superior amplified performance for any stage setting. The natural gloss finish adds a touch of elegance to its classic design.

Dreadnought cutaway electro-acoustic guitar with solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides.
The Takamine GD30CE-NAT is a stage-worthy electro-acoustic guitar that blends solid-top construction with advanced electronics, making it ideal for live performances and studio sessions. Its design focuses on delivering a rich, resonant sound with enhanced playability and aesthetic appeal.
This guitar features a dreadnought body with a soft Venetian-style cutaway, providing powerful acoustic projection and easy access to higher frets. The top is crafted from solid spruce, known for its bright and clear tonal qualities, while the back and sides are made from mahogany, offering warmth and depth to the sound. This combination results in a full-bodied tone with excellent resonance, suitable for a variety of musical styles.
The slim mahogany neck ensures stability and a comfortable playing experience. The 12"-radius ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth surface for both chordal and melodic playing, accommodating various playing styles with ease.
The GD30CE-NAT is equipped with chrome die-cast tuners, ensuring precise and stable tuning. The pin-less ovangkol bridge, along with a synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle, enhances intonation and sustain, contributing to the guitar's overall tonal quality.
For amplified performances, this model features Takamine's TP-4TD preamp system. This system includes a built-in tuner, a three-band EQ, and gain controls, allowing players to shape their sound with precision and ensuring excellent amplified tone suitable for various performance settings.
The guitar boasts a natural gloss finish, highlighting the beauty of the tonewoods and giving it a sophisticated appearance. The combination of the natural finish with the chrome hardware and traditional design elements makes this instrument visually appealing.
With its fusion of quality tonewoods, modern electronics, and elegant design, the Takamine GD30CE-NAT offers a versatile and inspiring playing experience for guitarists seeking both quality and style.
Specifications
Body
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
|---|---|
| Cutaway | Cutaway |
| Body Colour | Natural |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back | Okoume Mahogany |
| Sides | Okoume Mahogany |
Neck & Fingerboard
| Neck | Mahogany |
|---|---|
| Fingerboard | Ovangkol |
| Scale Length | 643.0 mm |
| Nut Width | 43 mm |
| Tuners | Chrome |
Hardware & Appointments
| Bridge/Saddles | Pin bridge with split saddle |
|---|---|
| Binding/Purfling | Black body binding with white purfling |
| Pickguard | Solid Black |
| Adornments | Pearloid rosette, dot inlays |
Electronics & Accessories
| Electronics | TP-4TD |
|---|---|
| Case Included | No |
| Case | GC-WN |
Dimensions
| Length | 1046.7 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 398.6 mm |
| Depth | 125.0 mm |



