Takamine GJ72CE-12-BSB G70 Series Jumbo 12-String Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Series: G70 Series
Body Shape: Jumbo Cutaway
Orientation: Right-Handed
Finish: Gloss Brown Sunburst
Overview
The Takamine GJ72CE-12-BSB is a 12-string electro-acoustic guitar from the G70 Series, combining the powerful projection of a jumbo body with the rich, shimmering sound of doubled strings. Its solid spruce top and flame maple back and sides produce a bright, articulate tone with plenty of volume, making it an excellent choice for expansive chord work, rhythmic accompaniment and atmospheric guitar parts.
The solid spruce top provides clarity and dynamic response, while the flame maple back and sides contribute brightness and definition. The jumbo body enhances resonance and projection, allowing the natural chorus-like character of the 12-string configuration to shine through in both acoustic and amplified settings.
A comfortable neck and bound laurel fingerboard support smooth chord changes and expressive playing. The Venetian-style cutaway improves access to the upper frets, while the distinctive abalone rosette, reversed-mountain inlay at the 12th fret and gold tuning machines with pearl buttons give the guitar a premium appearance.
For stage and studio use, the built-in Takamine TK-40D preamp system provides a three-band EQ, gain control, mid-contour switch, notch filter, EQ bypass and tuner. These features allow you to shape your amplified tone and help manage feedback, making the GJ72CE-12-BSB a versatile 12-string for live performance.
Key Features
Playability and Comfort
Jumbo cutaway body for powerful projection and upper-fret access
12-string configuration for a rich, shimmering sound
644mm (25.4") scale length
47.6mm (1⅞") nut width designed for 12-string spacing
12" (305mm) fingerboard radius for a comfortable playing feel
Bound laurel fingerboard with 20 frets
Tonewoods and Construction
Top: Solid spruce for clarity, brightness and dynamic response
Back and Sides: Flame maple for definition, resonance and visual character
Bracing: X-bracing to support projection and tonal balance
Neck: Maple for stability and a responsive playing feel
Fingerboard: Bound laurel for smooth playability
Bridge: Pin bridge with split saddle for accurate intonation
Electronics
Takamine TK-40D preamp system for amplified performance
Three-band EQ for shaping bass, middle and treble frequencies
Gain control for adjusting output level
Mid-contour switch for additional tonal shaping
Notch filter to help manage feedback
EQ bypass switch for flexible sound control
Built-in tuner for convenient onstage tuning
Hardware and Setup
Gold die-cast tuning machines with pearl buttons
Synthetic bone nut and saddle
Split-saddle bridge design for improved intonation
Laurel headcap for a coordinated finish
Designed for the tuning and string tension requirements of a 12-string guitar
Design Details
Gloss Brown Sunburst finish
Jumbo body with soft Venetian-style cutaway
Abalone soundhole rosette
Abalone reversed-mountain inlay at the 12th fret
Bound laurel fingerboard
Gold hardware with pearl-button tuning machines
Specifications
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Category
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Detail
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Model
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Takamine GJ72CE-12-BSB
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Series
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G70 Series
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Guitar Type
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12-String Electro-Acoustic
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Body Shape
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Jumbo Cutaway
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Orientation
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Right-Handed
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Top
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Solid Spruce
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Back and Sides
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Flame Maple
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Bracing
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X-Bracing
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Neck
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Maple
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Fingerboard
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Bound Laurel
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Fingerboard Radius
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12" (305mm)
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Scale Length
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644mm (25.4")
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Nut Width
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47.6mm (1⅞")
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Frets
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20
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Nut and Saddle
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Synthetic Bone
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Bridge
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Pin Bridge with Split Saddle
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Tuning Machines
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Gold Die-Cast with Pearl Buttons
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Electronics
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Takamine TK-40D
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Controls
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Three-Band EQ, Gain, Mid Contour, Notch Filter, EQ Bypass and Tuner
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Finish
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Gloss Brown Sunburst
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Case
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Not included
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Why Choose This Guitar?
The Takamine GJ72CE-12-BSB is ideal for players who want:
The rich, shimmering sound of a 12-string electro-acoustic guitar
A solid spruce top and flame maple body for bright, articulate tone
A jumbo body that delivers strong projection and full-bodied resonance
TK-40D electronics with extensive tone shaping and a built-in tuner
Premium styling with abalone detailing, gold hardware and a gloss sunburst finish
