Takamine GJ72CE-12 BSB acoustic
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Takamine GJ72CE-12BSB G-Series G70 12 String Acoustic Guitar in Brown Sunburst Finish
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- SKU
- TAKGJ72CE12BSB
- Color
- Brown
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid spruce top over flame maple back and sides gives this jumbo 12-string a bright, focused voice with clear top-end shimmer and tight low mids, and the quartersawn X bracing keeps the octave courses defined rather than muddy when you dig into big open chords. The 25.4" scale holds firm string tension for solid intonation across all twelve strings, so strummed rhythm parts ring with chorused sustain while fingerpicked arpeggios and melodic runs stay articulate. Well suited to folk, roots, singer-songwriter and worship settings, and the TK40D preamp with 3-band EQ, mid-contour and notch filter lets you tame feedback and shape the tone for stage use.
Takamine GJ72CE-12BSB G-Series G70 12-String Acoustic Guitar in Brown Sunburst
The GJ72CE-12BSB is a jumbo cutaway 12-string built to capture the rich, shimmering character 12-strings bring to recordings while maintaining playability across extended sessions. The solid spruce top paired with flame maple back and sides delivers the warm, complex resonance that 12-strings demand in a mix, while the cutaway design and manageable body depth enable comfortable reach to upper frets during overdubs and arranging. Brown sunburst finish ages beautifully, developing character that reflects years of use.
Construction & Tonal Character
Solid spruce top with flame maple back and sides, reinforced by quartersawn "X" bracing, creates a balanced harmonic response ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle tracking across all 12 strings. The maple set neck and rosewood fretboard with 12" radius provide stability and consistent action critical for clean takes, while the 25.4" scale length ensures proper string tension and intonation across the extended range of a 12-string configuration—essential for layering parts and maintaining tuning stability through longer sessions.
Electronics & Session Integration
The integrated TK40D preamp includes onboard tuner, 3-band EQ, mid-contour, notch filter, and EQ bypass—enabling you to dial in tracking tones directly into your interface and refine the character at the source before committing to disc. Gold die-cast tuners with pearl buttons and the 1.875" nut width deliver reliable tuning stability across long takes and the wider string array, reducing re-takes and keeping focus on performance.
Key Features
- Solid spruce top with flame maple back and sides
- Jumbo cutaway body; 17.19" width, 5" depth at deepest point
- Quartersawn "X" bracing for enhanced tonal projection
- Maple set neck with rosewood fretboard, 20 frets, 12" radius
- 1.875" nut width and 25.4" scale length
- TK40D preamp with onboard tuner, 3-band EQ, mid-contour, notch filter, and EQ bypass
- Gold die-cast tuners with pearl buttons
- Rosewood bridge and headcap; synthetic bone nut
- Body, neck, and headstock binding with abalone rosette
- Abalone reversed mountain inlay at 12th fret
- Tortoise shell pickguard
- Brown sunburst gloss finish; made in China
This is a serious 12-string instrument that balances professional-grade electronics and construction with the ergonomic practicality required for full sessions and multi-take recording work.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
Reviews
Specifications
| Fretboard | Laurel |
|---|---|
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 12 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this 12-string suitable for fingerstyle, or is it mainly for strumming?
The solid spruce top with quartersawn X-bracing and balanced harmonic response excels at both strumming and fingerstyle work. The 1.875" nut width and 12" fretboard radius are designed to accommodate the wider string array comfortably, making articulate single-string passages accessible for intermediate and advanced players.
What does the cutaway design actually change about playability?
The jumbo cutaway body with manageable 5" body depth makes upper-fret work and extended passages genuinely accessible without forcing you to awkwardly contort around a full jumbo body. This is especially valuable on a 12-string, where reach beyond the 12th fret would otherwise be cumbersome.
Can I use this plugged in, or do I need external equipment?
The integrated TK40D preamp includes onboard tuner, 3-band EQ, mid-contour, notch filter, and EQ bypass, so you can shape your tone and plug directly into a PA system, audio interface, or amplifier without requiring outboard gear. The notch filter is particularly useful for controlling feedback in live settings.
How does the 25.4" scale length affect string tension on a 12-string?
The 25.4" scale is specifically chosen to maintain proper string tension and intonation across the extended range of a 12-string configuration, preventing the flabbiness or tuning instability that can occur on shorter scales when doubled strings are involved.
What genres is this best suited for?
The warm, complex resonance and articulate 12-string response make it ideal for folk, indie, fingerstyle, and studio-session work. It is not designed for metal, hard rock, or djent styles.
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