Takamine Gb30Ceblk Black
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The Essentials to Know About the Takamine GB30CE Bass Guitar
The Essentials to Know About the Takamine GB30CE Bass Guitar
- Stage-ready: acoustic-electric bass with Takamine TK-40B preamp and built-in tuner.
- Projection and warmth: solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides for a full, resonant low end.
- Playing comfort: slim mahogany neck, Venetian cutaway for easy access up to the 18 frets.
- Refined finish: abalone-style rosette, chrome die-cast tuners, glossy black finish.
Manufacturer Information
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A Takamine Bass Designed for Amplified Acoustic Performance
The Takamine GB30CE embodies the brand's spirit: offering reliable instruments built to handle rehearsals, studio sessions, and concerts. Its dreadnought body delivers acoustic volume, while the onboard electronics aim for clear and controlled sound reproduction when plugged in, with quick and effective adjustments.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
This acoustic-electric bass is aimed at beginner to intermediate bassists seeking a true "unplugged" solution and a bass capable of running through an amp or PA system. Ideal for accompaniment in pop, folk, variety, acoustic settings, and "live" contexts (cajon, acoustic guitars, small ensembles), with a useful cutaway for lines that climb up the neck.
The Sound
The solid spruce top enhances attack, precision, and projection, helping the bass remain clear within an acoustic ensemble. The mahogany back and sides reinforce a warmer tonal signature, with rounded lows and beautiful resonance. When plugged in, the TK-40B electronics provide a wide range of control: 3-band EQ, gain, mid-shift, bass boost, and EQ bypass to quickly adapt the sound to the room, all while benefiting from the integrated tuner.
Technical specifications
| Category | Acoustic-Electric Bass | Marker | Point |
| Format | Jumbo | Nbrs of frets | 18 |
| Left handed | No | Nut | Synthetic compensated bone |
| Cutaway | Yes | Electronics | Préamplificateur TK-40B avec accordeur intégré |
| Strings | Steel | Cover/case | Optional |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Neck Type | Glued |
| Top | Solid Spruce | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Back&Sides | Mahogany | Color | Black |
| Neck | Mahogany | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nut Width | 45 mm | Hardware | Chromed |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | ||
| Type | acoustic-electric bass | Number of frets | 18 |
| Shape | Dreadnought | Inlays | dots |
| Back | mahogany | Number of strings | 4 |
| Sides | mahogany | Nuts | compensated synthetic bone |
| Finish | glossy black | Headstock | laurel |
| Radius | 16" / 406 mm | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Takamine GB30CE-BLK suitable for the stage?
The TK-40B preamplifier features a 3-band EQ, a gain control, and a tuner. Bass boost, mid shift, and EQ bypass options allow the amplified sound to be adjusted according to the context.
What woods make up this acoustic bass?
The top is solid spruce, while the back and sides are mahogany. The neck is also mahogany, and the fingerboard is rosewood.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the higher frets?
The cutaway provides access to the highest positions on the 18-fret neck.
What is the width of the neck on this Takamine bass?
The nut width is 45 mm. The fingerboard has a 16-inch (406 mm) radius and features dot inlays.
Is a gig bag provided with the GB30CE-BLK?
The gig bag or case is listed as an optional accessory. The bass comes with chrome hardware and a black high-gloss finish.
