Takamine GD74CE-12U NAT

• G-Series Specials twelve-string acoustic guitar
• Dreadnought body with cutaway
• Solid spruce top and laminated maple body
• Double X bracing
• Natural Finish in high gloss finish
• Pearloid pickguard
• Maple neck with fretboard made from Indian laurel
• 21 frets with Dot inlays
• 47.5 mm nut width and 644 mm scale length
• Takamine pickup with TP-3G preamp
• Gig bag included

Solid top

The heart of the sound production of this acoustic guitar is undoubtedly its solid spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body, which produces an improved vibration behavior for a high sound volume. In addition, this popular tonewoodTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple shines with clarity and its fast treble response, which makes every note sound with exceptional precision. The treble-emphasized sound is complemented by laminated maplebackFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar., which add a concise high-mid range with long sustainSustain:
Sustain describes the ability of a guitar to let a sound decay for a long time after it has been struck. The longer a note lasts to the overall sound, resulting in an expressive balance.

Dreadnought with cutaway

The player-ergonomic features include in particular the practical cutawayCutaway:
A cutaway is a recess in the body of a guitar that allows the guitarist to reach the higher frets more easily. This makes it easier to pick and play the strings in the upper registers.which provides effortless access to the high registers. This allows the guitar's potential to be fully exploited with virtuoso and equally varied fingering patterns and runs. Furthermore, the slim mapleneckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with its stable texture and 47.5 mm wide nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. sits perfectly in the hand, while the high-quality fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. made of Indian laurel allows the fretting hand to glide smoothly over all 21 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets.

Takamine pickup with TP-3G preamp

Equipped with an in-house pickup with the specially developed TP-3G preamp, the Takamine GD74CE-12U NAT also offers absolute listening pleasure when amplified. The easy-to-use Preamp in the upper bout has flexible setting options that offer precise individual tuning of the sound. These include a volume controlVolume control:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the righta 3-band equalizerEqualiser:
tone control for bass, mids and treble and, as a practical bonus, an integrated tuner for lightning-fast tuning of the instrument in any playing situation.

Artful design

The guitar is rounded off by its natural finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. in high-gloss lacquer, which highlights the grain of the tonewoods on the one hand and presents an appealing vintage charm on the other. Meanwhile, the pearloidPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. pickguard and the special abaloneinlayFingerboard inlays:
inlays on the twelfth fret add shimmering accents. Finally, a Native American-stylebindingBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood and rosetteRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound. create a fine frame that emphasizes the curved contours of the guitar and defines its shape in a subtle way.