The Takamine GD30CE combines a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides for a rich, resonant voice with strong low-end projection. Its dreadnought body provides ample acoustic volume, while a soft Venetian cutaway offers convenient access to the upper frets for leads and melodic passages.
 
A slim mahogany neck supports comfortable playing, and onboard electronics make the guitar ready for amplified performances. A gloss black finish, pearloid rosette, and dot inlays complete its classic appearance.