Takamine GC1CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Gloss Natural
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Takamine GC1CE-NAT G-Series Classical Acoustic Electric Guitar in Natural Finish
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- SKU
- TAKGC1CENAT
- Color
- Natural
Description
Sound & Tone
The fan-braced spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides gives this nylon-string classical a warm, balanced voice with clear trebles and a rounded midrange rather than a bright, cutting attack. The wide 2-inch nut and rosewood fingerboard suit fingerstyle technique, making it well suited to classical repertoire, bossa nova, flamenco-leaning passages and gentle accompaniment. Onboard TP-E electronics with volume, tone and a mid-cut switch let you tame boominess and stay articulate when plugged in for live playing.
Takamine GC1CE NAT Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The Takamine GC1CE is a compact, cutaway electro-acoustic engineered for session versatility and direct-to-interface recording. Its responsive spruce top and manageable proportions capture articulate fingerstyle and strumming textures without excessive low-end mud, while the Venetian cutaway enables access to upper-register detail when layering or overdubbing. This Japanese-made instrument delivers studio-ready tone and preamp control in a format that works equally well for tracking and mixing contributions.
Tone & Electronics
A spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides produces warm, focused resonance with natural sustain that records clearly across mic and pickup channels. The integrated Takamine TP-E preamp system includes volume and tone controls, a mid-cut switch for feedback elimination in live or overdub scenarios, and a built-in tuner—eliminating external gear requirements during tracking sessions and providing on-the-fly tone shaping during mix rehearsals.
Build & Playability
The 650 mm scale and 51 mm nut width create a narrower, faster neck geometry that reduces fatigue during long studio takes and complex fingerstyle arrangements. A dovetail neck joint ensures structural stability and efficient resonance transfer for consistent recorded tone across multiple passes, while synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle deliver reliable intonation punch and predictable acoustic-electric responsiveness. The 19-fret configuration balances authentic acoustic character with practical upper-register reach for textural overdubs and harmonic detail via the cutaway.
Key Features
- Spruce top, mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck
- Laurel fingerboard
- Venetian-style cutaway
- 650 mm scale length
- 51 mm nut width
- 19 frets
- Takamine TP-E preamp with built-in tuner, volume, tone, and mid-cut controls
- Synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle
- Dovetail neck joint
- Inlaid mosaic rosette
- Chrome tuners with white pearl buttons
- Natural gloss finish, made in Japan
The GC1CE combines Japanese manufacturing precision with a genuinely recordable electro-acoustic platform—a dependable tracking instrument for producers and composers working in home and professional studios.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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Specifications
| Fretboard | Laurel |
|---|---|
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Pickups | Under Saddle |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ fingerstyle
- ✓ singer-songwriter
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ studio sessions
- ✓ travel/portability
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – hard rock
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the neck feel like, and is it suitable for fingerstyle?
The 650 mm scale and 51 mm nut width create a narrower, faster neck geometry designed for comfort during extended sessions. The dovetail neck joint ensures stability and resonance transfer, and the combination makes it equally suited to fingerstyle work and strumming.
Does it have electronics, and what's included?
Yes—the Takamine TP-E preamp system is built in and includes volume and tone controls, a mid-cut switch for feedback elimination, and a built-in tuner. You can plug directly into a PA or audio interface without any additional gear.
How does the cutaway affect playability and tone?
The Venetian-style cutaway provides genuine upper-fret access via a 19-fret configuration while maintaining traditional acoustic character. The dovetail neck joint preserves resonance and stability across the full range.
What kind of tone should I expect?
The spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides delivers warm, focused resonance with natural sustain and articulate treble—ideal for fingerstyle, singer-songwriter, and folk styles. The mid-cut switch on the preamp helps control feedback in live or amplified settings.
Is this a good travel or practice guitar?
Yes. The compact proportions, narrower nut width, and shorter scale length make it comfortable for extended play and portable enough for travel, while Japanese manufacturing and a dovetail neck joint ensure durability and consistent intonation for both studio and stage use.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $33 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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