As well as its gorgeous NEX shape, the GN71CE has a beautiful tonewood construction that promises truly glorious tones. Rosewood back and sides are teamed with a solid spruce top, resulting in sparkling, rich sound with an even response across the whole frequency range, giving you even more musical freedom. And it's stage-ready too thanks to the TK-40D preamp which allows you to shape your tone with incredible precision. Its extensive controls will give you a sound like no other. Immerse yourself in the playing experience that only Takamine can provide.

Innovation at its heart

Takamine's revolutionary NEX body shape is the ultimate producer of sublime, rich tones, granting you an organic acoustic sound. Similar to the grand auditorium, the NEX has a bold, silky-smooth voice with plenty of versatility. From thick chords to delicate picking, you'll be able to play pretty much anything.

It's not just superb sound that the NEX body shape offers, but also luscious playability. Thanks to its nipped-in waist and scaled down size, this guitar is perfect for budding musicians and those who want extra comfort whilst playing. Prepare for an effortless performance, every time.

Heavenly acoustic sound

Spruce and rosewood. It's a majestic tonewood combination. The solid top of the GN71CE has been expertly crafted from spruce, and it's the perfect soundboard for broad dynamics and projection. In fact, it's one of the most common body top woods, so you know you can rely on it. Explore the wonders of incredible volume that carries definition with every note. Spruce also boasts brilliant versatility, allowing you to dive into the depths of different genres without losing a touch of sonic excellence. And when you have rosewood back and sides providing all their resonance and brightness in good measure, you know you can count on superb richness, whether you're strumming or fingerpicking.

Studio-ready, stage-ready

So, you've got your magical playing skills under your belt. There's no point in keeping them to yourself. Mesmerise everyone with your acoustic charm and deliver pure magic every time you step on stage. Takamine's TP-40D preamp will let you sculpt your magnificent sound with precision, sending an unmistakeable, instantly recognisable tone through the speakers. You'll have sparkling amplification, whether it's during a recording session or sold-out gig.

Specifications

Product Code: TK-GN71CE-NAT

Body & Bridge

Body Back: Rosewood

Body Shape: NEX Cutaway

Body Sides: Rosewood

Body Top: Solid Spruce

Bracing: Quartersawn "X"

Bridge: Rosewood

Bridge Pins: Ivory with Abalone Dot

Height: 5.8

Length: 43.2

Volume: 2.83

Weight: 6.758

Neck & Fingerboard

Fretboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)

Fretboard: Bound Rosewood

Neck Material: Mahogany

Number of Frets: 20

Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)

Position Inlays: Maple Dot

Scale Length: 25.4" (644 mm)

Electronics & Hardware

Hardware: Gold

String Nut: Synthetic Bone

Tuning Machines: Gold Die-Cast with Amber Buttons

Strings: D'Addario® EXP 16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges)

Special Electronics: Takamine TK-40D Preamp with Built-In Tuner