Takamine GN75CE TBK Acoustic/Electric Guitar – Solid Spruce Top with Quilt Maple Back & Sides, Transparent Black Finish
Overview
The Takamine GN75CE TBK is the latest addition to Takamine’s acclaimed G Series, combining stunning visual appointments with professional-grade electronics and the comfortable, versatile NEX cutaway body shape. It features a solid spruce top and beautiful quilt-maple back and sides, delivering a bright, articulate tone with a warm, resonant character. The maple neck is capped with a laurel fingerboard featuring striking oval pearloid inlay patterns, while the pickguard is adorned with a “Grass Flower” pattern over a black background. Equipped with Takamine’s ever-reliable TK-40D electronics, this guitar delivers stellar stage performance night after night.
The NEX Body Shape – Compact Size, Jumbo Voice
The NEX body shape is essentially a jumbo that is shrunken down to the dimensions of a dreadnought. Its slimmer waist makes it very comfortable to play while seated, and it has the totally classic vibe of a jumbo shape. Tonally, the NEX shape gives you a very glossy, strong strumming sound without much physical effort. There is less percussion than a dreadnought, so it is better suited for fingerstyle. With its deceptively larger body, it still provides plenty of overtones and fullness. It has a contemporary sound that supports vocals well, making it a great guitar in a band setting, or for solo singer-songwriters.
Solid Spruce Top with Quilt Maple Back and Sides
The solid spruce top delivers full-body projection and dynamic response, while the quilt maple back and sides add brightness, clarity, and a stunning visual figure. Together, they produce a clear, distinct tone with impressive sustain—ideal for fingerpicking techniques and a silky accompaniment to vocal performances. The laurel fingerboard provides sonic balance and a smooth, comfortable playing feel.
Takamine TK-40D Preamp System – Reliable Stage Performance
The onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp system is designed for outstanding amplified performance. It features a built-in tuner, a 3-band EQ, and gain controls, allowing you to shape your sound with precision for any venue. Whether you’re performing live, recording in the studio, or writing songs at home, the TK-40D ensures rock-solid amplified tone and versatility.
Key Features
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Transparent Black Finish: A striking, modern aesthetic that highlights the quilt maple figuring.
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Solid Spruce Top: Delivers rich, resonant tone with excellent projection and dynamic response.
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Quilt Maple Back and Sides: Provide brightness, clarity, and a stunning visual appeal.
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NEX Cutaway Body Shape: A scaled-down jumbo that offers comfort and manageability with a contemporary, vocal-supporting tone.
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“Grass Flower” Pickguard: A distinctive black pickguard adorned with a unique Grass Flower pattern.
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Oval Pearloid Inlays: Striking fingerboard inlays that add a touch of elegance.
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Takamine TK-40D Preamp System: Features a built-in tuner, 3-band EQ, and gain controls for excellent amplified performance.
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Comfortable Playability: 42.5mm nut width and 644mm scale length provide a comfortable, familiar feel.
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Premium Appointments: Maple neck, laurel fingerboard, and Takamine’s legendary build quality.
Specifications
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Brand: Takamine
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Model: GN75CE TBK
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Body Shape: NEX Cutaway
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Top: Solid Spruce
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Back: Quilt Maple
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Sides: Quilt Maple
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Neck: Maple
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Fingerboard: Laurel
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Finish: Transparent Black
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Electronics: Takamine TK-40D
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Nut Width: 42.5mm
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Scale Length: 644mm
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Length: 1053.9mm
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Width: 398.1mm
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Depth At End: 110mm
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Pickguard: “Grass Flower” Pattern over Black
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Inlays: Oval Pearloid
Ideal For
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Performing Musicians: The TK-40D preamp system delivers reliable, great-sounding amplified performance for any venue.
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Recording Artists: The solid spruce top and quilt maple body record beautifully, with clear highs and balanced sustain.
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Songwriters: The NEX body shape supports vocals well, making it an excellent choice for solo singer-songwriters.
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Fingerstyle Players: The clear, distinct tone of the spruce and maple combination is ideal for fingerpicking techniques.
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Guitarists Seeking Comfort: The slimmer waist of the NEX body makes it very comfortable to play while seated.
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Players Who Want to Stand Out: The Transparent Black finish over quilt maple and unique pickguard make this a visual standout.
Why Choose the Takamine GN75CE TBK?
For musicians who want a stage-ready acoustic/electric guitar with striking visuals, professional-grade electronics, and a comfortable, compact body shape, the GN75CE TBK delivers. Its solid spruce top and quilt maple back and sides produce a clear, resonant tone, while the NEX body shape offers the power of a jumbo in a manageable, comfortable package. The Takamine TK-40D preamp system provides excellent amplified performance with a built-in tuner, 3-band EQ, and gain controls. With premium appointments like the “Grass Flower” pickguard, oval pearloid inlays, and a Transparent Black finish over quilt maple, this guitar looks as good as it sounds. Whether you're performing live, recording in the studio, or writing songs at home, the GN75CE TBK is ready for any performance situation.
Stage-ready. Striking. Versatile. The NEX body guitar you've been waiting for.
