GN71CE

Sale price£499.00

The Takamine GN71CE-NAT is a stylish electro-acoustic guitar featuring a solid spruce top paired with black walnut back and sides. This combination produces a rich, detailed sound suitable for a wide range of musical styles. The slim mahogany neck and 12"-radius bound laurel fingerboard provide exceptional feel and playability, while the onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp system offers a built-in tuner with three-band EQ, gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass switch for excellent amplified performance and versatility.

SKU: TK-GN71CE-NAT

Solid spruce-topped NEX cutaway with rich, detailed sound.

The Takamine GN71CE-NAT is a sleek and stylish electro-acoustic guitar that combines solid-top construction with elegant appointments and an upgraded electronics system. Designed with Takamine's compact yet big-sounding NEX body style and a soft Venetian-style cutaway, this guitar offers a rich, detailed sound suitable for a wide range of musical styles. Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the GN71CE-NAT delivers the sound quality and visual appeal you need.

The GN71CE-NAT features a solid spruce top, known for its bright and clear tonal properties. The back and sides are crafted from black walnut, which adds warmth and depth to the sound. This combination of tonewoods ensures a full-bodied tone with excellent projection, making it ideal for both strumming and fingerpicking styles. The NEX body shape, similar to a scaled-down jumbo, provides a comfortable playing experience and a well-balanced tonal response.

The slim mahogany neck offers a comfortable grip, facilitating smooth transitions along the 12"-radius bound laurel fingerboard. This design enhances playability, allowing for effortless chord changes and intricate solos. The fingerboard's smooth surface and ergonomic profile make it suitable for various playing styles, from aggressive strumming to delicate fingerstyle techniques.

Equipped with Takamine's TK-40D preamp system, the GN71CE-NAT provides a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass switch, offering excellent amplified performance and versatility. This system allows players to easily tailor their sound for any performance setting, ensuring optimal tonal quality whether plugged into an amplifier or a PA system. Additional features include a synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle for superior intonation, a laurel headcap, abalone rosette, and gold die-cast tuners for stable and accurate tuning.

The GN71CE-NAT boasts a beautiful gloss natural finish that exudes elegance and sophistication. Deluxe appointments such as the abalone rosette and gold hardware complement the guitar's classic design, making it a visually striking instrument on any stage. The combination of its modern aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship makes the GN71CE-NAT a standout choice for discerning musicians.

With its blend of quality materials, exceptional electronics, and stylish appearance, the Takamine GN71CE-NAT is an excellent choice for guitarists seeking a reliable and inspiring instrument for both live performances and studio sessions.

Specifications

Body

Body ShapeNEX
CutawayCutaway
Body ColourNatural
Body FinishGloss
TopSolid Spruce
BackBlack Walnut
SidesBlack Walnut

Neck & Fingerboard

NeckMahogany
FingerboardLaurel
Scale Length644.0 mm
Nut Width43 mm
TunersGold

Hardware & Appointments

Bridge/SaddlesPin bridge with split saddle
Binding/PurflingWhite body binding with black purfling
PickguardTortoise
AdornmentsAbalone rosette, abalone dot inlays, amber buttons

Electronics & Accessories

ElectronicsTK-40D
Case IncludedNo
CaseGC-WN

Dimensions

Length1053.9 mm
Width398.1 mm
Depth110.0 mm