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The Takamine GD-30CE 12-string dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar is a special-edition instrument that combines exceptional sound, elegant style, and comfortable playability. With its exclusive Wine Red finish and premium features, this guitar is perfect for players who want a stage-ready 12-string that looks as good as it sounds.

Rich and Resonant 12-String Tone

The GD-30CE-12 features a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, a classic combination of tonewoods that delivers a lush and resonant sound. Whether you're strumming chords or fingerpicking melodies, this guitar will fill any room with its full and balanced tone. The dreadnought body shape provides ample projection, making it ideal for both solo performance and ensemble playing. This Takamine GD 30CE 12 string acoustic electric guitar wine red is a true joy to play and listen to.

Superior Electronics for Stage and Studio

The GD-30CE-12 is equipped with Takamine's TP-4TD preamp system, which gives you studio-quality sound and control over your amplified tone. The built-in tuner ensures that all 12 strings are perfectly in tune, while the 3-band EQ allows you to shape your sound with precision. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the TP-4TD preamp delivers exceptional clarity and versatility. This Takamine GD30CE-12 wine red is ready for any musical situation.

Comfortable Playability

The GD-30CE-12 is designed for comfortable playability, even with the added strings of a 12-string guitar. The slim mahogany neck and 12"-radius ovangkol fingerboard provide a smooth and responsive feel, making it easy to form chords and play intricate melodies. Whether you're a seasoned 12-string player or just starting out, you'll appreciate the comfortable feel and effortless playability of this Takamine GD30CE-12.

Elegant Appointments

The GD-30CE-12 features a number of elegant appointments that enhance its visual appeal. The exclusive Wine Red finish is both striking and sophisticated, while the pearloid rosette and dot inlays add a touch of class. The rosewood headcap and chrome die-cast tuners complete the guitar's refined aesthetic. This Takamine GD30CE-12 is a true beauty to behold.

The Perfect Guitar for the Performing Musician

The Takamine GD30CE-12 wine red is an ideal choice for musicians who want a versatile and reliable 12-string guitar that's ready for the stage or studio. With its rich and resonant tone, comfortable playability, and premium features, this guitar will inspire you to create your best music. Whether you're a singer-songwriter, a lead guitarist, or a recording artist, the GD30CE-12 will be a faithful companion on your musical journey.

Stand Out with the Takamine GD-30CE 12-String

The Takamine GD-30CE 12-string dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar is a stunning instrument that combines exceptional sound, elegant style, and reliable performance. With its exclusive Wine Red finish and premium features, this guitar is sure to turn heads and inspire your creativity. Order yours today and experience the magic of a Takamine 12-string.

Takamine GD-30CE 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Wine Red
Takamine GD-30CE 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Wine Red
Takamine GD-30CE 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Wine Red

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  • Exclusive Wine Red finish gives this guitar a unique and sophisticated look
  • Dreadnought 12-string delivers a powerful and balanced tone with a full, shimmering sound
  • Solid spruce top provides clarity, projection, and a broad dynamic range
  • Mahogany back and sides add warmth, depth, and sustain to the sound
  • Slim mahogany neck offers a comfortable and fast playing feel
  • Ovangkol fingerboard ensures smooth playability and a warm tone
  • Takamine TP-4TD preamp system provides studio-quality sound with a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls
  • Rosewood bridge and split saddle enhance intonation and sustain
  • Pearloid rosette and dot inlays add a touch of elegance to the guitar's aesthetic

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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Quartersawn X
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim
  • Nut width: 1.875" (48 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Ovangkol 
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.3"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Takamine
  • Configuration: Sidemounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast chrome
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle and nut: Synthetic bone
  • Number of strings: 12
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: China

collapse expand iconWarranty

Limited lifetime warranty on Japan-made, G Series, and Jasmine products.
5 year limited warranty on Jasmine Studio products.
No warrany on electronics or plating.
Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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4.28

29 Reviews

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

i would buy again
i would buy again
Very nice
Didn't get a free strap, but.....
Best beautiful full sound!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

A very beautiful and great sounding guitar

This is a very beautiful color and it sounds beautiful as well, it is my first Takamine and it did not dissapoint, the quality of this guitar is superb. For my sierreño players: esta guitarra está bien padre para los requintos viejon! Saludos!

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

2

2nd review after 3 years

I gave this guitar a strong review when I bought it and I still love it, but I have some serious concerns. It has always had tuning issues, and I've taken it to a few luthiers, and spent more than the guitar's price, trying to resolve issues. The main issue is the almost consistent problem staying in tune. I upgraded to Grover tuning machines and tweaked the set up. It now goes out of tune before the first song is finished, and on stage, that's unforgivable. It almost seems like it's unusually sensitive to temperature and humidity. It DOES help if you can store it overnight at the venue, but that's almost never practical. And you can't just tune it mid-song, nor even between songs during a live stage performance. When I compare it with my new Taylor 6-string, the Taylor tends to stay in tune for multiple songs, even when using a capo. The bigger issue and the real elephant in the room is the intonation inaccuracy. Tune all 12 strings perfectly at the end of the neck, and check it at the 12th fret, and it isn't even close. It's not even correct at the first few frets when chording. When intonation is good, a 12 string can sound like multiple guitars, but not when you can audibly hear two strings that should be exactly the same tone (during a chord), but are way off. So I tweak it and then it's off elsewhere on the neck. Long story short, Takemine mis-located their bridge, so despite the straight fret compromise that every guitar has, this guitar we'll never sound right. I believe a good luthier can fix this, but it would be major reconstruction...when it's cheaper to just buy a better built guitar. It could be because of their Chinese factory. But I'm sure not going to buy a John Jorgensen Takemine built in Japan for 2 grand, if their cheaper model has these kind of problems. At 3 years of constant playing on stage, a guitar should sound better...not worse!

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing20
  2. Jamming19
  3. Recording13
  4. Small Venues12
  5. School Bands2
Cons
  1. Requires Constant Tuning4
  2. Not Consistent3
  3. Poor Quality3
  4. Bad intonation1
  5. Making me deaf....purchase ear plugs!1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced18
  2. Professional Musician5
  3. Novice4
  4. Child1
Pros
  1. Good Audio26
  2. Fun To Play23
  3. Good Feel20
  4. Stays In Tune14
  5. Consistent13

Reviewed by 29 customers

  • i would buy again

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    bynoah

    fromfort worth

    perfect for requintos

  • Great guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byCesar

    fromNapa, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great guitar I use it daily and it stays in tune, sounds great. It was my first 12 string guitar and I'm pretty sure I made the right choice.

  • I would definitely buy this guitar again.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byMiguel

    fromWinchester, va

    The color of the guitar it's just amazing everything of it is amazing it sounds really good.

  • 2nd review after 3 years

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byTony

    fromClovis, NM

    I gave this guitar a strong review when I bought it and I still love it, but I have some serious concerns. It has always had tuning issues, and I've taken it to a few luthiers, and spent more than the guitar's price, trying to resolve issues. The main issue is the almost consistent problem staying in tune. I upgraded to Grover tuning machines and tweaked the set up. It now goes out of tune before the first song is finished, and on stage, that's unforgivable. It almost seems like it's unusually sensitive to temperature and humidity. It DOES help if you can store it overnight at the venue, but that's almost never practical. And you can't just tune it mid-song, nor even between songs during a live stage performance. When I compare it with my new Taylor 6-string, the Taylor tends to stay in tune for multiple songs, even when using a capo. The bigger issue and the real elephant in the room is the intonation inaccuracy. Tune all 12 strings perfectly at the end of the neck, and check it at the 12th fret, and it isn't even close. It's not even correct at the first few frets when chording. When intonation is good, a 12 string can sound like multiple guitars, but not when you can audibly hear two strings that should be exactly the same tone (during a chord), but are way off. So I tweak it and then it's off elsewhere on the neck. Long story short, Takemine mis-located their bridge, so despite the straight fret compromise that every guitar has, this guitar we'll never sound right. I believe a good luthier can fix this, but it would be major reconstruction...when it's cheaper to just buy a better built guitar. It could be because of their Chinese factory. But I'm sure not going to buy a John Jorgensen Takemine built in Japan for 2 grand, if their cheaper model has these kind of problems. At 3 years of constant playing on stage, a guitar should sound better...not worse!

  • I would not buy this product because the strings pop

    1

    submitted4 years ago

    byJaqueline

    fromWashington TX

    This is bad because I got a 12 string and it came with 11, now I'm sad, I can't play junior h, so I want my money back, thank you.

  • Very nice

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byRyan

    fromSan Diego

    Just picked this one up today, the color see me in and I had to give it a shot. It is beautiful and plays even more beautiful than it looks. Remember, almost no guitar is perfect out of the box, before I purchased it, the tech worked with me to adjust the trust rod accordingly to get the perfect action. No fret buzz, great action and beautiful sound One of my new favorites

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted6 months ago

    asked byPhil

    fromCenterville, Ohio

    Does this guitar come with a case? If not, what case should I get?

    Does this guitar come with a case? If not, what case should I get?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no. Please see: Gator GWE-DREAD 12 Hardshell Dreadnougtht /12 Guitar Case Black

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byTerry

    fromChattanooga, TN

    Does this guitar have a double truss rod for added support and stability? I wasn't sure if all Takamine guitars have this for their 12 string line ups or not? Also what is the recommended strings setup for this 12 string as to not go over the recommended tension

    Does this guitar have a double truss rod for added support and stability? I wasn't sure if all Takamine guitars have this for their 12 string line ups or not? Also what is the recommended strings setup for this 12 string as to not go over the recommended tension

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it doesn’t.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMike L

    fromSan Jose, California

    Does the guitar have some bass in the low strings?

    Does the guitar have some bass in the low strings?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes, it's good. This is a really nice guitar.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMike L.

    fromSan Jose,CA

    How is the bass on this model? I'm hoping to have some low end.

    How is the bass on this model? I'm hoping to have some low end.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    the GD-30C has a very full low end.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byApolinar

    fromModesto, CA

    Does this guitar come with a hard case and if it does what kind and if it doesn't, can I get one in the store.

    Does this guitar come with a hard case and if it does what kind and if it doesn't, can I get one in the store.

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does not come with a hard shell case included but it would be compatible with almost any standard 12 string guitar case.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byElisee

    fromCanada

    Hi there, are the strings adjusted to the norms ? (Not to close or far from the neck of the guitar) I would also like to know if the height of the strings in regard to the neck is adjustable or not? Do we pay custom taxes on our purchase?

    Hi there, are the strings adjusted to the norms ? (Not to close or far from the neck of the guitar) I would also like to know if the height of the strings in regard to the neck is adjustable or not? Do we pay custom taxes on our purchase?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, the action is adjustable. Please refer to your local post office for tax inquiries

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJared

    fromCA

    Does this guitar sound robust unplugged as well?

    Does this guitar sound robust unplugged as well?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it does, the GD-30CE has a very full sound to it.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGuitar lover

    fromEscondido ca

    Does this takamine come with a case

    Does this takamine come with a case

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Case not included

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byDen

    fromIndy

    Is the output Jack metric or standard threads. I need to know so I can get the right straplock adapter fit. Thank you.

    Is the output Jack metric or standard threads. I need to know so I can get the right straplock adapter fit. Thank you.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    They will be metric.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byAlan

    fromEl Paso, TX

    If I am unsatisfied with the guitar, can I return it within the time frame? Can the guitar be returned while it is on sale?

    If I am unsatisfied with the guitar, can I return it within the time frame? Can the guitar be returned while it is on sale?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    We have a 45 day return period
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