Detail 01
Takamine TK-40D preamp
Provides a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain control, mid contour, notch filter, and EQ bypass.
Product detailSKU #1372692951978
TakamineG Series GD71CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
GD71CE is a natural-finish acoustic-electric dreadnought with a cutaway body, solid spruce top, and black walnut back and sides. Its onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp is built for plugged-in control: tune at the guitar, set gain and three EQ bands, then use the mid-contour, notch-filter, and EQ-bypass switches as needed. The slim mahogany neck and 12-inch-radius laurel fingerboard define the playing surface. Gold tuners, maple binding, and an abalone rosette give the gloss body a dressed-up finish.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage setups needing onboard tuning, gain control, and adjustable EQ from the guitar.
- Acoustic-electric players who need a dreadnought cutaway with solid spruce and black walnut construction.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dreadnought cutaway body
The instrument is listed as a cutaway dreadnought acoustic-electric.
Detail 03
Solid spruce top with black walnut back and sides
These are the guitar’s stated primary body woods.
Detail 04
20 frets and 25.4-inch scale length
These are the listed playing dimensions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the GD71CE have onboard electronics?
Yes. Its Takamine TK-40D preamp includes a built-in tuner, gain, three-band EQ, mid contour, notch filter, and EQ bypass.
02What is the body shape?
Dreadnought cutaway.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Special Electronics
- Takamine TK-40D Preamp with Built-In Tuner
- Bridge
- Rosewood
6 detailsPlayability
- Strings
- D'Addario EXP 16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges)
- String Nut
- Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width
- 1.6875
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- D'Addario EXP 16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Scale Length
- 25.4
15 detailsBody & build
- Body Back
- Black walnut
- Color
- Natural
- Body Material
- Maple
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Hardware Finish
- Gold
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Laurel
- Position Inlays
- Maple Dots
- Body Sides
- Black walnut
- Body Style
- Dreadnought Cutaway
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12 inch (305 mm)
- Body Shape
- Dreadnought Cutaway
- Tuning Machines
- Gold die-cast with amber buttons
- Body Top
- Solid spruce
- Neck Finish
- Gloss
2 detailsOther
- Bracing
- Quartersawn "X"
- Series
- G70 Series
