Takamine GD74CE 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Over the years, Takamine 12-string guitars have been embraced across genres from folk and pop to rock and beyond. But in regional Mexican music, players often string their 12-strings with two sets of six unison strings—an approach that can stress guitars not designed for it. Enter the Takamine GD74CE-12U (“U” for Unison), purpose-built to handle this demanding style. Featuring a reinforced, double-X braced spruce top to manage the added tension, it projects with clarity and sweetness through a striking flame maple body. The maple neck adds strength and stability, while the laurel fingerboard ensures smooth playability. Beautifully appointed with specialized wood binding, purfling, and a traditional-style rosette, it also includes a “reverse mountain” inlay at the 12th fret and a pearloid pickguard for standout visual appeal. Equipped with powerful TP-3G electronics, this guitar is stage-ready, and it comes complete with a gig bag for easy transport to your next show or session.

Features

• Dreadnought cutaway body shape for powerful projection and easy upper fret access
• Reinforced spruce top with double-X bracing to handle unison 12-string tension
• Flame maple back and sides for clear, articulate tone with striking visual appeal
• Maple neck for added structural rigidity and smooth playability
• Laurel fingerboard with classic "reverse mountain" inlay at the 12th fret
• Specialized wood binding, purfling, and rosette inspired by traditional design
• Pearloid pickguard for extra visual flair
• Takamine TP-3G electronics for reliable, professional-quality amplified sound
• Gloss Natural finish showcasing premium woods
• Includes GBXW gig bag for easy transport

Specifications

General
- Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
- Finish: Gloss Natural

Body
- Top: Spruce
- Back: Flame Maple
- Sides: Flame Maple

Neck
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Nut Width: 47.5mm
- Scale Length: 644mm

Electronics
- Electronics: TP-3G

Dimensions
- Length: 1073mm
- Width: 398.6mm
- Depth at End: 125mm

Other
- Case: GBXW
- Case Included: Yes