Detail 01
TP-4TD preamp
It provides a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls on the guitar.
Product detailSKU #1372692951603
TakamineG Series GN30CE NEX Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gloss Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The GN30CE pairs Takamine’s compact NEX cutaway body with onboard acoustic-electric control. A solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides provide a rich, resonant voice, while the soft Venetian-style cutaway changes the body profile near the upper frets. Plugged in, the TP-4TD preamp places a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain control on the guitar, so adjustment happens at the instrument. Its slim mahogany neck and 12-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard complete a player-focused layout.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic-electric performance setups needing onboard tuning, EQ, and gain adjustment.
- Players who want a compact NEX body with a Venetian-style cutaway.
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
NEX cutaway body
The compact NEX body includes a soft Venetian-style cutaway.
Detail 03
Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides
These woods provide the guitar’s rich, resonant sound.
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 GN30CE have a built-in tuner?
Yes. The onboard Takamine TP-4TD preamp includes a tuner.
02What controls does the preamp provide?
It includes three-band EQ and gain controls.
03What is the body shape?
It uses a NEX cutaway body with a soft Venetian-style cutaway.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Special Electronics
- Takamine TP-4TD 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
- 25.3
14 detailsBody & build
- Body Back
- Mahogany
- Color
- Black
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Hardware Finish
- Chrome
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Position Inlays
- Pearloid Dot
- Body Sides
- Mahogany
- Body Style
- NEX Cutaway
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12 inch (305mm)
- Body Shape
- NEX Cutaway
- Tuning Machines
- Chrome Die-Cast
- Body Top
- Solid Spruce
- Neck Finish
- Satin
2 detailsOther
- Bracing
- Quartersawn "X"
- Series
- G30 Series
