Takamine GD30CE-12BLK 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar Black B-Stock

Takamine GD30CE-12BLK 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar, Black (B-Stock)

The GD30CE-12BLK is a 12-string dreadnought with a soft Venetian-style cutaway that delivers the full harmonic spread essential for layered recordings while maintaining comfortable upper-fret access for multi-take sessions. The mahogany neck paired with an ovangkol fingerboard ensures stable intonation and responsive feel through extended tracking, while the quartersawn X-bracing provides articulate, controlled projection ideal for blending into dense mixes without muddiness.

Tone & Recording Character

A solid spruce top over mahogany back and sides produces the warm, resonant character that sits naturally in production contexts—rich enough to anchor arrangements, transparent enough to layer with other instruments. The 25.315″ scale length and 12-string configuration generate the natural harmonic complexity and shimmer that engineers value for pad textures, rhythmic depth, and supplemental parts, while the quartersawn X-bracing ensures structural stability and consistent tonal response across recording sessions and over time.

Studio Electronics & Session Workflow

The integrated TP-4TD electronics system includes a built-in chromatic tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls—streamlining direct-to-interface capture and eliminating the need for external preamps during initial tracking or quick overdubs. The 1.6875″ nut width provides adequate string spacing for precise intonation and clean fingering on a 12-string configuration, critical for recording articulate parts, while chrome die-cast tuners maintain pitch stability across takes and prevent the tuning drift that complicates post-production alignment.

Key Features

• Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides
• Dreadnought body with soft Venetian-style cutaway
• 12-string configuration for natural harmonic richness
• Mahogany neck with ovangkol fingerboard
• Quartersawn X-bracing for tonal clarity and durability
• 25.315″ scale length
• 1.6875″ (42.8 mm) nut width
• Chrome die-cast tuners
• TP-4TD electronics with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls
• Black finish with pearloid rosette
• Pin bridge with black body and white dot
• Dot fretboard inlay

This B-stock GD30CE-12BLK delivers Takamine's proven build quality and onboard electronics in a 12-string format suited to producers and engineers seeking lush, shimmering textures with the flexibility to record direct and refine tone in the mix.