TAKAMINE GD30CE Black

Guitar Gallery is a proud reseller of Takamaine guitars in South Africa.  The Takamine GD30CE‑BLK is part of the G30 Series—a dreadnought-style acoustic-electric guitar built for performance. It combines traditional tonewood craftsmanship with modern on-board electronics, making it ideal for live use and versatile across music styles.

Key Features

• Body:

  • Dreadnought cutaway design for access to upper frets and powerful projection.

  • Top: Solid spruce—bright and resonant.

  • Back & Sides: Typically mahogany, although some variations list okoume—both offer warmth and balanced tone.

  • Gloss black finish adds elegance and stage appeal.

   

• Neck & Fingerboard:

  • Slim mahogany neck with a comfortable 12″ fingerboard radius.

  • Fingerboard: Ovangkol, known for smooth feel and tonal clarity.

  • Nut width: 1.6875″ (~42.8 mm)—a standard, comfortable width.

  • Frets: 20, providing wide range access.

   

• Bridge & Hardware:

  • Pin-less Ovangkol bridge with split saddle for improved intonation and sustain.

  • Synthetic bone nut and saddle add tonal stability and durability.

  • Pearloid rosette and dot inlays give a clean, classic look.

  • Chrome die-cast tuners ensure reliable tuning stability.

   

• Electronics:

  • Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner, 3-band EQ, and gain control.

  • Allows precise tone shaping and reliable onstage performance.

   

• Strings:

  • Equipped with D’Addario EXP .012–.053 phosphor bronze strings—great for tone and longevity.