Now Available at Northeast Music Center!
Takamine G Series GN71CE-BSB Sunburst(s/n: TC22030857)! Note: Guitar Does Not Come with a Hardshell Case or GigBag.
Solid Spruce Top | Black Walnut Back & Sides | NEX Body | TK-40D Electronics | Brown Sunburst
Serial Number: TC22030857
IMPORTANT: This guitar DOES NOT include a hardshell case or gig bag.
The Takamine G Series GN71CE-BSB combines one of Takamine's most versatile acoustic-electric platforms with the rich visual character of a Brown Sunburst finish.
Built around Takamine's signature NEX body, this guitar pairs a solid spruce top with black walnut back and sides, a slim mahogany neck, bound laurel fingerboard and the versatile TK-40D preamp system.
The result is a guitar that delivers a full, balanced acoustic voice while giving performing musicians the onboard control they need when it's time to plug in.
This particular GN71CE-BSB is serial number TC22030857, available now from Northeast Music Center.
GN71CE-BSB HIGHLIGHTS:
• Takamine G Series GN71CE-BSB
• Serial Number: TC22030857
• NEX body
• Cutaway design
• Solid spruce top
• Black walnut back and sides
• Brown Sunburst finish
• High-gloss body finish
• Slim mahogany neck
• Bound laurel fingerboard
• 12" fingerboard radius
• 1.6875" (42.8 mm) nut width
• 21 frets
• Maple body, neck and headstock binding
• Abalone rosette
• Maple dot inlays
• Gold die-cast tuners with amber buttons
• Synthetic bone nut
• Split bridge saddle
• TK-40D preamp system
• Built-in tuner
• Three-band EQ
• Gain control
• Mid contour switch
• Notch filter
• EQ bypass switch
• No hardshell case or gig bag included
NEX BODY — A TAKAMINE SIGNATURE
Takamine's NEX body can be thought of as a more compact interpretation of a Jumbo.
It provides enough body volume for a full, confident acoustic voice while retaining the balance and comfort that make it particularly effective for vocal accompaniment.
That's important because the GN71CE isn't designed around one narrow style of playing.
Strum it behind a vocal.
Fingerpick it.
Take it to rehearsal.
Plug it into a PA.
Use it for a solo acoustic performance.
The NEX platform gives the GN71CE the versatility to move comfortably between those situations.
SOLID SPRUCE + BLACK WALNUT
The GN71CE-BSB starts with a solid spruce soundboard, giving the guitar a responsive foundation with good projection, clarity and dynamic range.
Spruce is particularly effective for an instrument like this because it can accommodate different playing styles without forcing the guitarist toward one specific tonal personality.
The black walnut back and sides complement the spruce with a balanced, articulate character and attractive natural grain.
Together, they give the GN71CE a musical voice that's equally comfortable with chords, individual notes and vocal accompaniment.
BROWN SUNBURST — A DIFFERENT PERSONALITY
The Brown Sunburst finish gives this version of the GN71CE an entirely different visual presence from its Natural-finish counterpart.
The darker shading around the perimeter draws the eye toward the center of the solid spruce soundboard, while the high-gloss finish gives the guitar a rich, stage-ready appearance.
Add the maple binding, abalone rosette and gold die-cast tuners with amber buttons, and the GN71CE-BSB has an upscale look without becoming overly ornate.
It's a guitar designed to be noticed—but still looks like an instrument meant to be played.
COMFORTABLE, PLAYER-FRIENDLY NECK
Takamine equips the GN71CE-BSB with a slim mahogany neck and bound laurel fingerboard.
The 12" fingerboard radius and 1.6875" nut width create a comfortable playing surface that should feel familiar to many acoustic and electric guitarists.
The cutaway also provides easier access to the upper register for players who venture beyond traditional open-position acoustic playing.
The emphasis is straightforward:
Make the guitar comfortable enough that you want to keep playing it.
TK-40D — WHERE TAKAMINE REALLY SHINES
Takamine has earned a tremendous reputation among performing acoustic musicians, and the electronics are a major reason why.
The TK-40D preamp system gives the player much more control than a basic volume-and-tone acoustic pickup.
Controls include:
• Built-in tuner
• Gain
• Three-band EQ
• Mid contour switch
• Notch filter
• EQ bypass switch
For live musicians, the notch filter is particularly valuable because it provides another tool for dealing with troublesome acoustic feedback frequencies.
The three-band EQ and additional voicing controls also allow the player to adapt the amplified guitar to different rooms, PA systems and performance environments.
This isn't simply an acoustic guitar that happens to have a pickup.
It's an acoustic-electric designed with live performance in mind.
SPECIFICATIONS:
General
• Manufacturer: Takamine
• Series: G Series
• Model: GN71CE-BSB
• Serial Number: TC22030857
• Finish: Brown Sunburst
Body
• Body Shape: NEX
• Cutaway: Yes
• Construction: Solid Top
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back & Sides: Black Walnut
• Finish: High Gloss
• Binding: Maple
• Rosette: Abalone
• Pickguard: Yes
Neck
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Slim
• Fingerboard: Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
• Frets: 21
• Inlays: Maple Dots
• Neck & Headstock Binding: Maple
Hardware
• Tuners: Gold Die-Cast with Amber Buttons
• Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Saddle: Split Bridge Saddle
• Hardware Finish: Gold
Electronics
• Takamine TK-40D Preamp System
• Built-In Tuner
• Three-Band EQ
• Gain Control
• Mid Contour Switch
• Notch Filter
• EQ Bypass Switch
Case / Gig Bag
• Hardshell Case: Not Included
• Gig Bag: Not Included
THE NORTHEAST MUSIC CENTER PERSPECTIVE
The GN71CE-BSB represents something Takamine does particularly well:
Build an acoustic guitar that makes sense once you put it on a stage.
The solid spruce top and black walnut construction give it the acoustic foundation we want, while the NEX body makes it comfortable and versatile.
But the TK-40D electronics are what really complete the package for the performing guitarist.
At Northeast Music Center, we appreciate instruments that have a clearly defined purpose, and the GN71CE-BSB is an excellent example.
It can absolutely be enjoyed acoustically at home, but this is a guitar that's equally ready for rehearsals, worship settings, singer-songwriter performances, clubs and other live environments.
And this particular instrument—serial number TC22030857—combines that performance-oriented design with a beautiful Brown Sunburst finish.
As always, Northeast Music Center wants customers to know exactly what they're purchasing, so we'll emphasize once again:
This guitar DOES NOT include a hardshell case or gig bag.
If you have questions about this guitar, its electronics or finding an appropriate case, the team at Northeast Music Center will be happy to help.
Takamine G Series GN71CE-BSB Brown Sunburst – Serial #TC22030857 – available now from Northeast Music Center.
