GJ72CE-12

Sale price£589.00

The Takamine GJ72CE-12-BSB is a commanding jumbo 12-string electro-acoustic guitar that combines a solid spruce top with flame maple back and sides, delivering a rich, robust sound with articulate tonal clarity. Its slim mahogany neck and 12"-radius bound laurel fingerboard provide exceptional playability, while the onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp system offers a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls for versatile amplified performance. The gloss brown sunburst finish and premium appointments make this guitar both visually stunning and sonically impressive.

SKU: TK-GJ72CE-12-BSB

Jumbo 12-string electro-acoustic guitar with solid spruce top and flame maple back and sides.

The Takamine GJ72CE-12-BSB is designed for musicians seeking a powerful and visually striking 12-string guitar. Its jumbo body style, solid-top construction, and premium electronics make it an ideal choice for performers requiring both volume and clarity. The gloss brown sunburst finish enhances its stage presence, ensuring it stands out in any performance setting.

This model features a jumbo cutaway body shape, known for its impressive projection and balanced tonal response. The solid spruce top provides excellent clarity and resonance, while the flame maple back and sides contribute brightness and visual appeal. This combination results in a dynamic, full-bodied sound that excels in both solo and ensemble contexts.

The slim mahogany neck offers stability and a comfortable grip, facilitating smooth transitions across the fretboard. The 12"-radius bound laurel fingerboard is adorned with abalone inlays, adding to the guitar's sophisticated appearance. The 47.6 mm nut width accommodates the 12-string configuration, ensuring ease of play for musicians of all levels.

Equipped with gold die-cast tuners with pearl buttons, the GJ72CE-12-BSB ensures precise and stable tuning. The laurel bridge, along with a synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle, enhances intonation and sustain, contributing to the guitar's overall tonal excellence.

For amplified performances, this model features Takamine's TK-40D preamp system. This system includes a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass switch, allowing players to shape their sound with precision. The user-friendly interface ensures quick adjustments, making it ideal for both stage and studio settings.

The GJ72CE-12-BSB boasts a gloss brown sunburst finish that not only protects the instrument but also highlights the beauty of the flame maple grain. Additional elegant features include ivory body binding with abalone purfling, an abalone rosette, and a rosewood headcap, all contributing to its refined and contemporary appearance.

With its combination of quality tonewoods, advanced electronics, and meticulous craftsmanship, the Takamine GJ72CE-12-BSB offers a versatile and inspiring playing experience for guitarists seeking both exceptional sound and visual appeal.

Specifications

Body

Body ShapeJumbo
CutawayCutaway
Body ColourBrown Sunburst
Body FinishGloss
TopSolid Spruce
BackFlame Maple
SidesFlame Maple

Neck & Fingerboard

NeckMahogany
FingerboardLaurel
Scale Length644.0 mm
Nut Width48 mm
TunersGold

Hardware & Appointments

Bridge/SaddlesPin bridge with split saddle
Binding/PurflingWhite body binding with white purfling
PickguardTortoise
AdornmentsAbalone rosette, abalone "reversed mountain" inlay, Pearl Buttons

Electronics & Accessories

ElectronicsTK-40D
Case IncludedNo
CaseGC-J

Dimensions

Length1108.1 mm
Width435.3 mm
Depth125.0 mm