Takamine GD71CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Dreadnought cutaway, right-handed
- Spruce top, rosewood back and fretboard, mahogany neck
- Piezoelectric pickup with TK-40D preamp
- Preamp has tuner, 3-band EQ, gain, mid contour, notch filter
- 644 millimeter scale length, 6 strings
- Limited lifetime warranty, gloss natural finish
- 6.8 lb, case not listed
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A cutaway dreadnought with a spruce top and a preamp that includes a tuner and EQ. No case or gig bag is listed, so arrange protection separately.
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ASIN: B00B5LD3TIModel: GD71CECategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
Stage playing is the target for this Takamine GD71CE dreadnought, which adds a cutaway and an onboard preamp with a built-in tuner. Rosewood back and sides sit under a spruce top, with a slim mahogany neck.
The tonewood recipe is spruce over rosewood, and the maker adds maple binding, an abalone rosette and gold tuners for looks. The practical weight falls on the preamp, which puts tuning and tone shaping at the player's hand. Case and bag are outside the package as listed.
Who it's for
Working players and keen students who plug in regularly and want tonal control at the guitar. Fingerstyle players who prefer a smaller body, or anyone who wants protection in the same parcel, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Cutaway for upper fret access
- Spruce top, rosewood back and sides
- Built-in tuner and EQ
- Limited lifetime warranty
- No case or bag included
- Dreadnought body is large to carry
- Nut width not listed
Performance notes
The piezoelectric pickup feeds the preamp, where the EQ, gain, mid contour and notch filter shape the plugged-in tone and help control feedback. Unplugged, the spruce over rosewood construction drives the acoustic voice. The synthetic bone nut and split saddle affect string transfer into the body.
Specifications
| Brand | Takamine |
|---|---|
| Model | GD71CE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 644 millimeters |
| Item weight | 6.8 poundslower than 52% of 61 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item dimensions | 41.31 x 15.85 x 41.31 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce wood |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Finish type | Gloss, natural |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezoelectric |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Electronics | TK-40D: tuner, 3-band EQ, gain, mid contour, notch filter, EQ bypass |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Takamine GD71CE a plain acoustic with no electronics?
No. It is an acoustic-electric with a piezoelectric pickup and an onboard TK-40D preamp.
Does the GD71CE come with a case?
The included components entry reads not included, and the description mentions no case or bag.
What finish does the GD71CE have?
The maker describes a gloss finish in natural. The description says sunburst is also available.