Takamine GD71CE-BSB G-Series G70 Acoustic Guitar in Brown Sunburst Fin
Description
Takamine GD71CE-BSB G-Series G70 Acoustic Guitar in Brown Sunburst Finish
The Takamine GD71CE-BSB combines a responsive mahogany neck with a solid spruce top to deliver both comfort and sonic clarity across extended playing sessions. This dreadnought cutaway is built for players who need reliable amplified performance without sacrificing acoustic character, making it equally at home in the studio or on stage. The brown sunburst finish provides visual warmth while the quartersawn X-bracing ensures balanced projection and sustain.
Playability & Build Quality
The mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard create a responsive playing surface, while the 1.6875" nut width and 25.4" scale length support both fingerstyle and flatpicking techniques. The dreadnought cutaway design balances body resonance with practical upper-fret access, and the 20-fret setup provides plenty of range without compromising tonal mass.
Tone & Live Performance
A solid spruce top paired with quartersawn X-bracing produces warm, articulate tones with clear note definition and natural sustain. The onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp system includes a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass for flexible amplification in live and studio settings.
Key Features
- Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
- Top: Solid Spruce with Quartersawn X-Bracing
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with Maple Dot Inlays
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Fretboard Radius: 12"
- Tuning Machines: Gold Die-Cast with Amber Buttons
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Bridge: Rosewood with Split Bridge Saddle
- Electronics: Takamine TK-40D Preamp with Built-in Tuner, Three-Band EQ, Gain Controls, Mid Contour Switch, Notch Filter, and EQ Bypass
- Binding: Maple on Body, Neck, and Headstock
- Finish: Gloss Brown Sunburst
- Weight: 6.758 lbs
This G70 delivers the dependable amplification and balanced acoustic response that working musicians rely on, backed by time-tested Takamine engineering and construction standards.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The Takamine GD71CE-BSB is a solid-spruce dreadnought cutaway built for gigging acoustic players who need reliable amplified performance without losing acoustic character. The mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard deliver responsive playability across fingerstyle and flatpicking, while the TK-40D preamp with three-band EQ, mid contour, and notch filter gives you stage-ready tone control. Choose this if you play folk, singer-songwriter, or studio sessions and want a guitar that sounds warm and articulate both plugged in and unplugged.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Acoustic Singer-Songwriter
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill levels can play this guitar?
The GD71CE-BSB is built for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. The responsive mahogany neck, 1.6875" nut width, and 25.4" scale support both fingerstyle and flatpicking across all experience levels.
Does this guitar come with built-in electronics for amplification?
Yes. The Takamine TK-40D preamp system includes a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass for flexible amplification in live and studio settings.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
This guitar excels in folk, acoustic singer-songwriter, studio sessions, and live performance. The warm, articulate tone and cutaway body make it less suitable for metal and djent styles.
What is the cutaway design and why does it matter?
The dreadnought cutaway balances body resonance with practical upper-fret access, allowing you to reach higher frets comfortably while maintaining the tonal mass of a full dreadnought body. The 20-fret setup provides plenty of range without sacrificing sustain.
How does the solid spruce top and X-bracing affect the tone?
The solid spruce top paired with quartersawn X-bracing produces warm, articulate tones with clear note definition and natural sustain, ensuring balanced projection whether you're playing unplugged or amplified.
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