Takamine GB72CE Acoustic-Electric Bass in Gloss Brown Sunburst

Takamine GB72CE-BSB G-Series Acoustic Electric Bass in Brown Sunburst Finish

The GB72CE-BSB captures the full resonance of an acoustic bass on tape and in the mix. Its jumbo body delivers a warm, woody tone with impressive clarity and articulation—the kind of dimensional low end that sits naturally in a mix without losing definition. The perfectly balanced neck profile and smooth rosewood fretboard ensure consistent playability across extended session work, rewarding both meticulous fingerstyle technique and aggressive picked articulation. This is an instrument that documents genuine acoustic character that DI'd electric basses cannot replicate.

Construction & Intonation

Built with a solid spruce top and flame maple back and sides, the bass features a mahogany neck with a 16″ radius and 21 frets across a 34″ scale length. The 1.77″ synthetic bone nut and rosewood bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle lock in reliable intonation and tuning stability across the full frequency range—critical for tracking multiple takes and maintaining pitch integrity through post-production.

Recording & Tone Shaping

The onboard Takamine TK-40B preamp preserves both the subtle harmonic content of fingerpicked passages and the percussive attack of picked lines with authentic acoustic character intact. A full 3-band EQ with bypass, gain and mid-shift controls, and a dedicated bass-boost switch allow precise tonal matching across different session contexts, while the integrated chromatic tuner streamlines setup and ensures stable tuning throughout tracking and overdub sessions.

Key Features

• 4-string jumbo body with brown sunburst gloss finish
• Solid spruce top with flame maple back and sides
• Mahogany neck with 16″ radius
• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle
• 34″ scale length with 21 frets
• Synthetic bone nut (1.77″ width)
• Chrome die-cast tuners
• Takamine TK-40B preamp with onboard chromatic tuner
• 3-band EQ with bypass, gain, mid-shift, and bass-boost controls
• Pre-strung with D'Addario EXP PBB170 coated phosphor bronze bass strings (.045–.100)

The GB72CE-BSB delivers responsive, natural amplification that preserves the acoustic character and tonal complexity of its construction, making it an ideal choice for producers and engineers seeking a professional-grade acoustic bass for studio tracking and layered arrangements.