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Takamine

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With its mighty jumbo body style, solid-top construction, stunning cosmetic features and premium electronics, the GJ72CE-12 is a commanding acoustic/electric 12-string guitar that is built to perform. Featuring a solid spruce top and flame maple back and sides, the GJ72CE-12 produces all the lush, robust sound that players expect from a jumbo 12-string guitar. The slim mahogany neck and 12"-radius bound rosewood fingerboard provide great feel and playability, while the onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp system gives you a built-in tuner, 3-band EQ and gain controls, mid-contour switch, notch filter and EQ bypass switch for the ultimate in versatility and sound quality.

Other great features include a synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle, rosewood headcap, abalone rosette, abalone "reversed mountain" inlay at the 12th fret, gold die-cast tuners with pearl buttons, and a beautiful gloss finish.
Takamine GJ72CE-12 G Series Jumbo Cutaway 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gloss Sunburst
Takamine GJ72CE-12 G Series Jumbo Cutaway 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gloss Sunburst

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Body
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Body Shape: Jumbo Cutaway
  • Bracing: Quartersawn "X"
  • Body Back: Flame Maple
  • Body Sides: Flame Maple
  • Body Top: Solid Spruce
Neck
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Gloss
  • Scale Length: 25.4" (644 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
  • Position Inlays: Abalone Reversed Mountain at 12th Fret
Hardware
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Hardware Finish: Gold
  • Tuning Machines: Gold Die-Cast with Pearl Buttons
Miscellaneous
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP 38 Coated Phosphor Bronze 12-String, (.010-.047 Gauges)

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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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4.75

20 Reviews

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Small Venues13
  2. Practicing12
  3. Jamming11
  4. Recording7
  5. Acoustic Band1
Cons
  1. Requires Constant Tuning1
  2. Weight1
  3. Wider Neck1
  4. Cheap Tuners1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced11
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Audio16
  2. Fun To Play14
  3. Good Feel14
  4. Stays In Tune12
  5. Consistent11

Reviewed by 20 customers

  • A great guitar!

    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byDavid

    fromIsanti, MN

    My dad this for me as a birthday present. (Natural Finish) I've had it for several years now and still love it. I don't plan on selling this anytime soon I am still surprised that is holds a good value for sell price. Worth it!

  • One of the best 12 strings for the price, but a couple flaws

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byJames

    fromMaryland

    I bought this guitar after comparing it in the store to similary priced 12 strings from Martin, Taylor and Breedlove. The Takamine was clearly the best in sound and even moreso in playability. For as 12 string it is very easy to play. There are two areas where this guitar stumbles a bit. One is the tuners. They're cheap and have a lot of play. Once it's in tune, though, the guitar stays in tune pretty well. The other thing is fret sprout. I fixed mine pretty easily with a file, but hopefully they've improved on this since I got my guitar six years ago. But overall this is a great guitar. Don't let those relatively minor things stop you from buying it. For the price, I think it's the best out there. It's my most played guitar I've ever owned and it turned me into a dedicated 12 string player.

  • So far I love it.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJames L

    fromSouthwest Colorado

    My wife and I play music for our local church choir. The 12 string adds a full rich tone.

  • I will buy again if something happens to this one

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byMike H.

    fromDayton, Ohio

    I took a chance on an open box - not even a photo - but this guitar is beautiful and I have yet to find out why it was considered scratch and dent. The tone and action are unsurpassed. I'm absolutely thrilled with it and now understand why all of its ratings are 5 star. I pastor a couple of small churches and those congregations are thrilled too!!! Thank you Musician's Friend!

  • Awesome guitar !

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBig iron

    fromCalif

    Plays like a six string ! Can't put it down !

  • Great big 12 string sound!!!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBill

    fromMinnesota

    Love the acoustic & electronics on board sounds. Beautiful top wood & maple flame grain. Terrific for the price. I would recommend highly for performing and recording....stays in tune.

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

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDenver

    fromundisclosed

    Does it come with a case?

    Does it come with a case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJ05

    fromundisclosed

    Is this guitar relatable to shred on?

    Is this guitar relatable to shred on?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, not at all.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJim

    fromRochester NY

    How much does the design case cost

    How much does the design case cost

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, your question is not clear. Please call us at 877 687 5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byLalo

    fromAtlanta, GA

    How long does it take for the guitar to be in-stock after a backorder

    How long does it take for the guitar to be in-stock after a backorder

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We aren't able to discuss the availability of items via this means of communication. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you an accurate idea of when this will be back in stock.
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact our Customer Service agents to get an updated Back Order time frame

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byAndre

    fromCalifornia

    Does this guitar at least come with a gig bag or will I have to buy one additionally

    Does this guitar at least come with a gig bag or will I have to buy one additionally

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not come with a case or bag

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byD

    fromOklahoma City

    Is Takamine G series made in Korea?

    Is Takamine G series made in Korea?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This one is made in China.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTerry

    fromMI

    Does it come with hard shell case?

    Does it come with hard shell case?

    Open Reply - Charles
    This does not come with a case.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byElaine

    fromCO

    Does this guitar come with a case? If not, what case and size would you recommend for the best fit of this guitar?

    Does this guitar come with a case? If not, what case and size would you recommend for the best fit of this guitar?

    Open Reply -
    it does not. Most Jumbo cases will fit it, but to get the actual case designed for it we would have to special order it.