Takamine GN77KCE Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Laminated koa top, back and sides
- Scaled-down jumbo body style
- 25.3 inch scale, 42.5 mm nut width
- Proprietary preamp and pickup system
- 6 pounds, 2-year warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A koa acoustic-electric in a scaled-down jumbo body with Takamine's own preamp and pickup. The listing does not mention a case, and the koa is described as laminated.
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ASIN: B06Y6FNNBJModel: GN77KCECategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
Not a standard-size jumbo, the GN77KCE is a scaled-down version with laminated koa construction and a mahogany neck. Takamine fits its own preamp and pickup so it can plug in with a warm, natural sound.
Koa throughout gives a mid-focused chime with full lows, and the smaller jumbo shape is meant to hold back boominess. The limitation is that laminated koa is a layered build, and the box contents are not listed.
Who it's for
Strummers and gigging singers who want big projection in a body that is easier to hold than a full jumbo. Players chasing single-piece top tone, or those who need an included case, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Koa top, back and sides
- Scaled-down jumbo body
- Built-in preamp and pickup
- Mahogany neck, laurel fretboard
- Laminated koa, not single-piece
- Case not mentioned
- Hand orientation right only
Performance notes
The jumbo-style body moves a lot of air for strong lows, while the koa adds a mid-focused chime that holds back boominess in the larger body. Laminate construction usually gives a tighter response than a single-piece top. Plugged in, the sound relies on the Takamine preamp and pickup pairing.
Specifications
| Brand | Takamine |
|---|---|
| Model | GN77KCE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.3 incheslower than 57% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item weight | 6 poundslower than 75% of 61 acoustic-electric guitars |
| String Nut Width | 42.5 mm |
| Item dimensions | 42.98 x 18.53 x 5.96 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Laminated koa |
| Body Material Type | Koa |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Laurel |
| String Material Type | Alloy steel |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Takamine proprietary system with preamp |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body style | Scaled-down jumbo |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Takamine GN77KCE come with a case?
The listing does not mention a case, strap or cable, so ask the seller what ships in the box.
Is the Takamine GN77KCE a single-piece koa top?
No. The description says laminated koa construction, so it is a layered build.
Is the Takamine GN77KCE a full-size jumbo?
It is a scaled-down jumbo body, not a standard full-size jumbo.