Takamine GJ72CE NAT acoustic

Takamine GJ72CE-NAT G-Series G70 Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar in Natural Finish

The GJ72CE-NAT captures articulate, well-defined acoustic tones in studio tracking with its solid spruce top paired with flame maple back and sides producing warm, resonant fundamentals that sit cleanly in dense mixes. The cutaway body design enables seamless upper-fret access for layering textures and overdubbing lead passages, while the slim mahogany neck reduces hand fatigue during extended recording sessions. Natural finish wood grain and responsive construction make this G-Series instrument versatile across folk, pop, and contemporary production styles.

Playability & Construction

Built with a jumbo body shape and slim mahogany neck, the instrument balances powerful body resonance with comfortable fret access across its 21 frets and 25.354" scale length. The 12" fingerboard radius in laurel and 1.6875" nut width support both fingerpicking dynamics and full chord voicings for layered arrangement work without playing-induced fatigue. Quartersawn X-bracing in the body provides structural stability and contributes to consistent, predictable resonance session to session.

Recording & Electronics

The Takamine TK-40D preamp captures the acoustic voice with transparent signal integrity, featuring a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass switch—enabling precise tone-shaping during tracking and mixing without introducing artifacts. Factory-strung with D'Addario .012–.053 gauge steel strings, the instrument translates playing touch and articulation directly to your interface, while synthetic bone nut and saddle materials ensure clarity and sustain across the frequency spectrum.

Key Features

• Jumbo cutaway body with solid spruce top and flame maple back and sides
• Quartersawn X-bracing for structural integrity and tonal consistency
• Gloss natural finish showcasing wood grain character
• Slim mahogany neck with 12" radius laurel fingerboard
• 21 frets across 25.354" scale length with 1.6875" nut width
• Synthetic bone nut and saddle for clarity and sustain
• Gold die-cast tuning machines with gold buttons
• Abalone rosette and "reversed mountain" inlay at 12th fret
• Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner and three-band EQ
• Mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass for dynamic tone control
• D'Addario .012–.053 gauge steel strings

This G70 cutaway combines solid construction, responsive electronics, and thoughtful hardware to deliver a reliable instrument for studio recording, production overdubbing, and session versatility across diverse arrangements.