Takamine GB30CE NAT Acoustic Electric Bass

The GB30CE-NAT delivers responsive, comfortable playability with its sculpted soft Venetian-style cutaway body and smooth mahogany neck that invite effortless fretting and fluid movement across the fretboard. The natural finish showcases beautiful wood grain while delivering a warm, woody tone with articulate clarity, equally suited to jazz, folk, blues, and contemporary acoustic settings. This instrument rewards both meticulous technique and instinctive playing, making every session feel inspiring.

Construction & Tone

A solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides forms the acoustic foundation, while the mahogany neck with dovetail joint ensures structural integrity and resonant sustain. The 16"-radius rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays and synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle contribute to balanced tonal response across the full frequency range, from deep, resonant lows to crisp, punchy highs.

Electronics & Playability

The Takamine TK-40B preamp system includes a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain control, mid-shift control, bass-boost switch, and EQ bypass—giving you complete tonal shaping at your fingertips for fingerpicking intricate lines or laying down solid groove foundations. Chrome die-cast tuners and a rosewood headcap complete the hardware package.

Key Features

• Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides
• Soft Venetian-style cutaway for upper-fret access
• Mahogany neck with dovetail joint
• 16"-radius rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
• Synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle
• Takamine TK-40B preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain control, mid-shift, bass-boost, and EQ bypass
• Chrome die-cast tuners
• Rosewood headcap with abalone rosette
• Scale length: 864mm
• Nut width: 45mm
• Body dimensions: 1214.7mm length × 435mm width × 125mm depth
• Natural finish

The GB30CE-NAT combines refined acoustic construction with modern amplification, delivering the versatility to explore dynamic range across a wide variety of musical contexts.