The Takamine GD34CE BLK Dreadnought Electro Acoustic is a striking instrument with a bold sound and even bolder looks. Inspired by the iconic Takamine EF341SC, you’re getting a premium instrument at a fraction of the price. And not only that, the GD34CE is great for any level of player thanks to its cutaway design that aids playability at the high end and a solid spruce / mahogany wood combo for complex and resonant tones.
Spruce up your sound
Super definition and note separation. That’s exactly what you can expect from the solid spruce soundboard of the GD34CE. It boasts excellent top-end articulation to help your playing easily stand out in a mix. And as it’s solid, you’ll get a sound that only gets better over time, as the wood ages and moisture content reduces it’ll only get mellower and more detailed as it ages.
Powerful dreadnought sounds
Enrich your playing. The GD34Ce’s large dreadnought shape instils a superb low-end body to every note and chord, giving your music tonnes of presence when playing acoustically. And not only that, but you can expect plenty of volume too! So for those unplugged sessions, you’ll easily be heard alongside other instruments or vocals.
That’s not all though, because this Takamine takes things a step further with a cutaway shape to enhance your playing comfort. It gives your hand acres of space at the top of the fretboard, so you can easily introduce high end notes – which are otherwise restricted on traditional guitars.
Excellent value starting point
Packed with premium glossy looks and developed tones, the GD34CE serves as a high-class instrument at a much lower price point. Complete with integrated electronics and an accompanying gig bag, it’s ready to take to the stage, studio or even guitar lessons straight away!
Perform or record with ease
The GD34CE makes it easy. It’s equipped with Takamine’s TP-3G preamp which replicates your natural tone with a genuine warmth and resonance. So, if you’re plugged into a PA system to perform or a DAW to record, your audience will be treated to every detail of GD34Ce’s tonewoods.
Even better, with an integrated, easy to read chromatic tuner, handy notch filter and straightforward EQ, the TP-3G preamp makes performing a breeze. You can get tuned up in no time, and tweak the tone the suit your surroundings.
Specifications
- Product Name: Takamine GD34CE Dreadnought Electro Acoustic, Black Gloss
- Product Code: TK-GD34CE-BLK
Body
- Top Material: Solid Spruce
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Finish: Gloss
- Cutaway: Yes
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard Material: Laurel
- Nut Width: 42.5mm
- Scale Length: 644mm
Hardware & Electronics
- Electronics: TP-3G Preamp
Miscellaneous
And you can take those balanced sonics to the stage with ease thanks to the integrated FET circuit preamp, which replicates your acoustic voice with a warm authenticity. Equipped with a handy EQ and tuner, it makes performing or recording a breeze! And as for getting to the show, the GD34CE includes a quality gig bag to get you on the road straight away.
The fact that Takamine Guitars of all Japanese brands probably have the best reputation is not least due to international superstars such as Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles or Jon Bon Jovi, who have been playing these noble and roadworthy instruments on the stages of the world for many years. The name Takamine has now become an integral part of the ranks of top-class western guitars, but it all began in 1959 with a small guitar shop in the shadow of Mount Takamine in central Japan. The small family business started to build classical guitars and mandolins under its present name in 1962. The classical guitar maker Masse Hirade started to improve construction and production methods decisively when he joined the company in 1968. Within the next ten years he helped Takamine Guitars to gain the international reputation of a leading Far Eastern instrument manufacturer. Later, the Hirade Takamine Series was named after him. A series of high quality master class concert guitars.
