Takamine GD38CE Acoustic Electric Guitar Black

Takamine GD38CE Acoustic Electric Guitar Black

The GD38CE delivers the playing comfort of a dreadnought cutaway with genuine fretboard access—the body sits naturally in playing position while the cutaway opens up the upper register without trading away the resonance of a full-sized acoustic. This 12-string setup produces the shimmering harmonic density and natural chorus that cuts through live, whether run acoustic or plugged into the PA. Built on a solid spruce top with sapele back and sides, the tone sits warm and balanced—the kind of voice that sounds substantial both in the room and through an amp. The onboard TP-3G electronics make this a genuinely stage-ready instrument.

Construction & Tone

Solid spruce top paired with sapele back and sides yields a tonal character with articulate highs, solid midrange clarity, and measured bass response—responsive to pick attack and touch. A mahogany neck and laurel fingerboard provide the stability and consistency gigging players count on, while the 47.5mm nut width spaces the 12 strings comfortably for clean fretting and open chord voicings.

Electronics & Playability

The TP-3G electronics system handles stage duty with a 3-band EQ and chromatic tuner, running on a single 9-volt battery—plug directly into any PA or amp without color loss. The 644mm scale length and gloss black finish project a professional appearance on stage and in session, and the included GBXW gig bag keeps the instrument road-ready between performances.

Key Features

• Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
• Configuration: 12-string
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back & Sides: Sapele
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Laurel
• Finish: Gloss Black
• Electronics: TP-3G (3-band EQ, chromatic tuner)
• Nut Width: 47.5mm
• Scale Length: 644mm
• Power: Single 9-volt battery
• Included: GBXW gig bag

The GD38CE at this price represents genuine value—a Takamine built to the same standards touring musicians and session players depend on, delivering years of reliable performance and professional construction without the markup of fresh stock.