Takamine GD74CE 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar Natural Open Box
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- Open box from our own stock: unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs
- Otherwise new and unplayed, original packaging and factory accessories
- Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy
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- SKU
- TAKGD74CE12UNAT-U
- Color
- Natural
. Description
Sound & Tone
A solid spruce top with double-X bracing gives the GD74CE a warm, resonant 12-string voice with strong sustain and projection, while flamed maple back and sides and a maple neck add a bright, articulate edge to the classic shimmer and chime. The unison-strung dreadnought cutaway handles both hard strumming and delicate fingerstyle, suiting regional Mexican music, folk, and fingerstyle arrangements, and it cuts through in ensemble settings. Plugged in, the Takamine TP-3G electronics with 3-band EQ let you shape that natural 12-string richness for the stage.
Takamine GD74CE 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar Natural
The GD74CE delivers the characteristic shimmer and chime of a quality 12-string with a dreadnought cutaway body that sits naturally against your chest while maintaining genuine playability across its maple neck. Built around a reinforced solid spruce top with double-X bracing, this model produces warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain and projection—the kind of sonic character that cuts through ensemble settings and translates beautifully whether played acoustically or amplified. The unison stringing configuration particularly suits regional Mexican music styles, folk, and fingerstyle arrangements where that distinctive 12-string richness is essential to the voice.
Construction & Tone
The solid spruce top with double-X bracing handles 12-string tension while maintaining responsive sustain and tonal clarity under gigging demands. Flamed maple back and sides paired with a maple neck and laurel fingerboard create a bright, articulate sonic foundation that responds equally well to aggressive strumming and delicate fingerstyle work, night after night.
Electronics & Playability
The onboard Takamine TP-3G electronics system includes a built-in tuner and 3-band EQ, letting you shape the 12-string's natural shimmer for any venue without losing tonal character between sets. A 47.5mm nut width spaces all six courses ergonomically under your fingers, and the dreadnought cutaway body design opens up higher frets without awkward reaches or cramped hand positions.
Key Features
- Dreadnought cutaway body shape
- Solid spruce top with double-X bracing
- Flamed maple back and sides
- Maple neck with laurel fingerboard
- 12-string configuration (unison stringing for regional Mexican music styles)
- 47.5mm nut width
- Takamine TP-3G electronics with built-in tuner
- 3-band EQ control
- Pearloid pickguard
- Natural gloss finish
- Sturdy Takamine gig bag included
The GD74CE combines authentic 12-string voice with reliable stage electronics and hands-on playability—built for players who need tonal character and real-world durability in the same instrument.
Open Box - our own stock. This unit was unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs in Temecula; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. Sold as open box at a reduced price. Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
More Information
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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About this open-box unit
| Condition | Open box - from our own stock, sold at a reduced price |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $168 under the new unit ($1,399) |
| Includes | Original packaging and all factory accessories |
| Returns | 30-day money-back return policy |
Prefer a brand-new one? Takamine GD74CE 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar Natural is in the catalog at $1,399.
Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Frets | 21 Frets |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Pickups | Under Saddle |
| Strings | 12 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Folk, Fingerstyle, Regional Mexican music, Studio Sessions |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm and resonant, bright articulate, shimmer and chime, excellent sustain, strong projection |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Hard Rock (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Open Box mean, and will there be any cosmetic issues?
Open Box means this unit was unboxed, inspected, and set up by our techs; it is otherwise new and unplayed, shipped in original packaging with all factory accessories. It is covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival. Any cosmetic imperfections are minimal and result only from handling during inspection.
Is this 12-string suitable for fingerstyle and folk music?
Yes. The 47.5mm nut width provides ergonomic spacing across all six courses, the maple neck and laurel fingerboard reward delicate fingerstyle work, and the unison stringing configuration is specifically voiced for folk and fingerstyle arrangements where 12-string richness is essential.
What electronics are included, and can I adjust the tone?
The onboard Takamine TP-3G system includes a built-in tuner and 3-band EQ, allowing you to dial in the 12-string's natural shimmer for any performance or recording environment without sacrificing tonal character.
What is the body style, and will it be comfortable to play seated or standing?
It is a dreadnought cutaway design that balances substantial presence against your chest with genuine playability; the cutaway ensures comfortable access to higher frets without compromise, and it suits both seated and standing play.
What tonal character does this guitar deliver?
The solid spruce top with double-X bracing, flamed maple back and sides, and maple neck create a warm, resonant tone with bright articulation, excellent sustain, shimmer and chime—the kind of sonic character that cuts through ensemble settings and translates beautifully whether played acoustically or amplified.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $86 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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