The Takamine GD71CE Dreadnought Electro Acoustic showcases the beauty of spruce and rosewood with a stunning sunburst finish. It’s striking in every way. Thanks to the large dreadnought shape and sleek cutaway, you’ll have both deep, dynamic sound and smooth, easy playability. Surround yourself and your audience with the volume and richness that soar from a dreadnought body, your chords will sound more heavenly than ever, and each note will be coated in dazzling clarity. There’s a reason why this exquisite shape has remained a reliable favourite over the years.
The beautiful tonewood construction of the GD71CE promises truly glorious tones. Rosewood back and sides are teamed with a solid spruce top, resulting in sparkling, rich sound with an even response across the whole frequency range, giving you plenty of musical freedom. And it’s stage-ready too thanks to the TK-40D preamp which allows you to shape your tone with incredible precision. Its extensive controls will give you a sound like no other. Immerse yourself in the playing experience that only Takamine can provide.
Superior shape, excellent tone
The wonders of the dreadnought have captivated guitarists for decades. One of the original body shapes, it has a huge voice that delivers full, resonant lows, slightly scooped mids, and gorgeous, glistening trebles. You’ll have magnificence across the whole frequency range, allowing for supreme versatility to suit a range of playing styles and abilities. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already a seasoned musician looking for an affordable guitar, the GD71CE Dreadnought will serve you tonal greatness and smooth playability for years to come.
Heavenly acoustic sound
Spruce and rosewood. It’s a majestic tonewood combination. The solid top of the GD71CE has been expertly crafted from spruce, and it’s the perfect soundboard for broad dynamics and projection. In fact, it’s one of the most common body top woods, so you know you can rely on it. Explore the wonders of incredible volume that carries definition with every note. Spruce also boasts brilliant versatility, allowing you to dive into the depths of different genres without losing a touch of sonic excellence. And when you have rosewood back and sides providing all their resonance and brightness in good measure, you know you can count on superb richness, whether you’re strumming or fingerpicking.
Studio-ready, stage-ready
So, you’ve got your magical playing skills under your belt. There’s no point in keeping them to yourself. Mesmerise everyone with your acoustic charm and deliver pure magic every time you step on stage. Takamine’s TP-40D preamp will let you sculpt your magnificent sound with precision, sending an unmistakeable, instantly recognisable tone through the speakers. There’s a built-in tuner, 3-band EQ, gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass for incredible control over your sound. You’ll have sparkling amplification, whether it’s during a recording session or sold-out gig.
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.
Innovation from the Far East
Unlike other Asian companies, Takamine did not limit itself to copying successful ideas from Western manufacturers, but over the years has repeatedly developed independent and pioneering concepts, such as the Cool Tube Pickup for acoustic guitars or the use of laser technology for inlays. Bassists also get their money's worth with the bass guitars from the Japanese manufacturer.
Meanwhile Takamine produces his cheaper guitar models in China and South Korea. The legendary Limited Editions, which have been published annually since 1987, are still built in Japan and inspire guitarists around the globe with their fantastic sound and the first-class craftsmanship, that made Takamine great.
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.
