Takamine G Series GN30CE-NAT (s/n: 6296)

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Now Available at Northeast Music Center!

Takamine G Series GN30CE-NAT (s/n: CC240106296)! Note: Guitar Does Not Come With A Hardshell Case or GigBag.

Solid Spruce Top | Mahogany Back & Sides | NEX Body | TP-4TD Electronics | Natural Gloss

Serial Number: CC240106296

IMPORTANT: This guitar DOES NOT include a hardshell case or gig bag.

A Takamine Workhorse—Built to Play, Plug In and Perform

The Takamine G Series GN30CE-NAT delivers exactly what many working musicians need from an acoustic-electric guitar: comfortable playability, a solid-top acoustic voice and practical onboard electronics in an instrument that's ready for the stage.

Built around Takamine's compact yet surprisingly full-sounding NEX body, the GN30CE combines a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, a slim mahogany neck, 12"-radius ovangkol fingerboard and the versatile Takamine TP-4TD preamp system.

It's straightforward, comfortable and functional.

A real workhorse for live performance, rehearsal, songwriting or studio use.

This particular guitar is serial number CC240106296, available now from Northeast Music Center.

GN30CE-NAT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Takamine G Series GN30CE-NAT
• Serial Number: CC240106296
• NEX body
• Soft Venetian-style cutaway
• Solid spruce top
• Mahogany back and sides
• Natural high-gloss finish
• Slim mahogany neck
• Ovangkol fingerboard
• 12" fingerboard radius
• 1.6875" (42.8 mm) nut width
• 20 frets
• Pinless ovangkol bridge
• Synthetic bone nut
• Split bridge saddle
• Pearloid rosette
• Dot fingerboard inlays
• Chrome die-cast tuners
• Takamine TP-4TD preamp
• Built-in tuner
• Three-band EQ
• Gain control
• No hardshell case included
• No gig bag included

SOLID SPRUCE — A BETTER ACOUSTIC FOUNDATION

One of the most important features of the GN30CE is its solid spruce soundboard.

Spruce provides the clarity, projection and dynamic range that have made it one of the most widely used acoustic-guitar top woods.

Play lightly and it responds with detail.

Strum harder and there's enough headroom to produce a confident, projecting acoustic voice.

Paired with mahogany back and sides, the GN30CE delivers a warm, balanced character with enough definition to work across a wide range of musical styles.

For a guitar designed to move between home, rehearsal and stage, that's exactly the kind of versatility we want.

NEX BODY — COMPACT FEEL, FULL VOICE

Takamine's original NEX body is essentially a scaled-down Jumbo design.

That gives the GN30CE an appealing combination of comfort and acoustic presence.

It's manageable against the player without sounding undersized, and its balanced character makes it particularly effective for singer-songwriters and vocal accompaniment.

The soft Venetian-style cutaway also provides easier access to the upper register, expanding the guitar's usefulness beyond traditional open-position playing.

Whether you're strumming behind a vocal, fingerpicking or playing lead passages farther up the neck, the NEX design adapts naturally.

COMFORTABLE TAKAMINE PLAYABILITY

The GN30CE features a slim mahogany neck with an ovangkol fingerboard and 12" radius.

Its 1.6875" nut width provides a comfortable playing surface for chords, single-note work and general-purpose acoustic playing.

For electric players adding an acoustic to their collection—or acoustic players who simply prefer a slimmer neck—the GN30CE can feel immediately approachable.

This is a guitar designed to be used, not fought with.

TP-4TD — READY WHEN IT'S TIME TO PLUG IN

This is where Takamine's experience with performing acoustic-electric guitars becomes particularly valuable.

The onboard TP-4TD preamp system provides the essential controls a working musician needs:

• Built-in tuner
• Three-band EQ
• Gain control

The built-in tuner makes quick tuning adjustments easy during rehearsals or between songs, while the three-band EQ allows the player to shape the amplified sound for different rooms, amplifiers and PA systems.

It's practical.

It's easy to understand.

And most importantly, it's designed to get the guitar onto the stage.

A REAL WORKHORSE

Not every acoustic guitar needs elaborate appointments or boutique-level decoration.

Sometimes you need a guitar you can grab for rehearsal on Tuesday, take into the studio on Thursday and plug into a PA on Saturday night.

That's where the GN30CE makes sense.

Solid spruce where it counts.

Comfortable NEX body.

Slim neck.

Cutaway access.

Useful onboard electronics.

Built-in tuner.

Everything has a purpose.

SPECIFICATIONS:

General
• Manufacturer: Takamine
• Series: G Series
• Model: GN30CE-NAT
• Serial Number: CC240106296
• Finish: Natural
• Orientation: Right-Handed

Body
• Body Shape: NEX
• Cutaway: Soft Venetian-Style
• Construction: Solid Top
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Finish: High Gloss
• Pickguard: Yes
• Rosette: Pearloid

Neck
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Slim
• Fingerboard: Ovangkol
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
• Frets: 20
• Inlays: Dots

Hardware
• Bridge: Pinless Ovangkol
• Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Saddle: Split Bridge Saddle
• Tuners: Chrome Die-Cast
• Hardware Finish: Chrome

Electronics
• Preamp: Takamine TP-4TD
• Built-In Tuner
• Three-Band EQ
• Gain Control

Case / Gig Bag
• Hardshell Case: Not Included
• Gig Bag: Not Included

THE NORTHEAST MUSIC CENTER PERSPECTIVE

At Northeast Music Center, we think the GN30CE represents one of the things Takamine does particularly well:

Build practical acoustic-electric guitars for people who actually intend to use them.

The solid spruce top gives this guitar a legitimate acoustic foundation.

The NEX body is comfortable and balanced.

The slim neck makes it approachable.

And the TP-4TD electronics give the performing guitarist straightforward control when it's time to plug in.

That's a lot of usable guitar without unnecessary complication.

For a singer-songwriter, worship musician, performing guitarist, student moving into their first serious acoustic-electric or experienced player looking for a dependable stage instrument, the GN30CE deserves consideration.

This particular Takamine GN30CE-NAT, serial number CC240106296, is available now from Northeast Music Center.

And because we want every customer to know exactly what they're receiving, we'll emphasize again:

This guitar DOES NOT include a hardshell case or gig bag.

If you need help choosing an appropriate case or have questions about the instrument, contact Northeast Music Center and we'll be happy to assist.

Great guitar. Great value. Built to work.

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