Detail 01
TK-40B onboard preamp
Provides built-in tuning plus gain, three-band EQ, mid-shift, bass boost, and EQ-bypass controls.
Product detailSKU #1428935661195
TakamineGB30CE Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built as a right-handed, four-string acoustic-electric bass, the black GB30CE combines a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Its slim mahogany neck and 16-radius rosewood fingerboard are intended to provide a comfortable, playable feel. Plug in and the TK-40B preamp puts a tuner, gain control, three-band EQ, mid-shift, bass boost, and EQ bypass at the instrument, so routine sound adjustments stay close at hand. A single cutaway, 21 frets, pearl dot inlays, chrome die-cast tuners, and gloss finish complete the package.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want onboard tuning and EQ controls available directly from their acoustic-electric bass.
- Right-handed bassists seeking a four-string instrument with a slim mahogany neck.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, as this model is specified for right-handed use.
- Players looking for more than four strings.
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
Solid spruce top; mahogany back and sides
These woods are paired for the instrument’s rich, resonant sound.
Detail 03
Single cutaway, 21 frets
The body shape and fret count are part of this model’s specified layout.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the right-handed, four-string configuration matches your playing setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the GB30CE have onboard electronics?
Yes. Its TK-40B preamp includes a tuner, gain control, three-band EQ, mid-shift, bass boost, and EQ bypass.
02What woods are used for the body?
It has a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides.
03How many strings does it have?
It is a four-string bass.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- 4-string
- Neck Shape
- Slim
6 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- Solid Spruce Back &
- Color
- Black
- Body Shape
- Single cutaway
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Country of Origin
- China
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
