Takamine GJ72CE-12 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- 12-string jumbo acoustic-electric, right-handed
- Spruce top, maple back, sides and neck
- Rosewood fretboard, adjustable bridge
- TK-40D preamp, 1/4 inch mono phone plug output
- Phosphor bronze strings, 25.5 inch scale
- Brown sunburst, 2 year warranty
- 4 kg item weight
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A jumbo twelve-string acoustic-electric with a spruce top, maple body and an onboard preamp. The size entries disagree with each other, so check dimensions before ordering a case.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ProductDome earns a commission when you buy through links on this page.
ASIN: B00XZVY4U8Model: GJ72CE-12Category: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
A player who wants a twelve-string with stage electronics gets a jumbo-bodied Takamine here, with a spruce top over maple and an onboard preamp. The bridge is adjustable and the finish is brown sunburst.
Takamine pitches the twelve-string layout on a jumbo maple body as big in tone and volume, with deep bass and bright highs, and the preamp carries that voice to the stage. The pickup entry is only a general term, and neck width is not listed.
Who it's for
Strummers and singer-songwriters who like the shimmer of doubled strings and plan to plug in. Anyone with small hands, or who wants a lighter and narrower instrument, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Spruce top over maple body
- Onboard TK-40D preamp
- Two year warranty
- Jumbo body is bulky
- Nut width not listed
- Size entries are inconsistent
Performance notes
Doubled strings add a layered, shimmering sound, and the jumbo maple body supplies the deep bass and bright highs the maker describes. The preamp feeds the plug output for amplified use. Adjustable bridge details are not described.
Specifications
| Brand | Takamine |
|---|---|
| Model | GJ72CE-12 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.5 incheshigher than 54% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item weight | 4 kg |
| Item dimensions | 42.52 x 7.09 x 19.25 inches (as listed) |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Jumbo |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce wood |
| Body Material Type | Maple |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Color | Brown sunburst |
| Back Material Type | Maple |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Combination |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) mono phone plug |
| Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable |
| Number of Strings | 12 |
| Electronics | TK-40D |
Closest rivals on specs
Frequently asked questions
How do I plug in the Takamine GJ72CE-12?
The connector is listed as a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) mono phone plug, and the description names the TK-40D preamp. No cable is named in the listing.
Is the Takamine GJ72CE-12 a six-string guitar?
No. It is a twelve-string, with the number of strings listed as 12.
How big is the GJ72CE-12?
The size entries conflict. One gives 42.52 x 7.09 x 19.25 inches and another gives 108 cm by 18 cm by 48.9 cm, so confirm before buying a case.