Takamine GC6CEBLK Classical Cutaway Black
The Takamine GC6CEBLK is a popular acoustic-electric classical guitar from Takamine's G Series, known for offering quality craftsmanship and reliable electronics at a great value.
Here are the key features of the Takamine GC6CEBLK:
Body:
Body Shape: Classical with a Cutaway.
The cutaway provides easier access to the upper frets, which is beneficial for lead playing or more complex classical pieces. Top Wood: Solid Spruce.
Spruce is a highly resonant tonewood that offers excellent projection, clarity, and a wide dynamic range, improving with age. Back & Sides Wood: Black Walnut (often referred to simply as Walnut).
This tonewood is known for its balanced resonance, offering a clear bass, strong mids, and bright highs, often compared to rosewood in its tonal characteristics. Soundhole: Features a distinctive oval soundhole, which not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but can also influence its sonic character.
Finish: Gloss Black, providing a sleek, modern, and elegant look.
Neck & Fingerboard:
Neck Material: Mahogany, known for its stability and contribution to warm, rich tones.
Fingerboard Material: Laurel or Indian Laurel (sometimes Ovangkol in some variations/regions). This material offers a smooth playing surface.
Nut Width: 51mm (2 inches), which is a standard wider nut width for classical guitars, providing ample string spacing for fingerstyle playing.
Scale Length: 650mm (approximately 25.59 inches), a typical full-size classical guitar scale length.
Frets: 20 frets.
Electronics:
Preamp System: Equipped with Takamine's TP-4T Preamp (or equivalent).
This is a reliable onboard system designed for stage amplification. Features: The TP-4T typically includes a 3-band equalizer (Bass, Mid, Treble) for tone shaping, a gain control, and a built-in chromatic tuner.
This makes the guitar stage-ready right out of the box, ensuring the acoustic sound is accurately amplified. Pickup: Under-saddle piezo pickup.
Hardware:
Tuning Machines: Open-gear classical tuners (often with white or amber buttons), providing a traditional look and reliable tuning stability.
Bridge: Laurel or Rosewood bridge.
Nut & Saddle: Synthetic Bone nut and saddle for enhanced sustain and clarity.
Other Features:
String Type: Nylon strings (commonly D'Addario Pro Arte).
Case/Gig Bag: Typically, the Takamine GC6CEBLK is sold separately from a case or gig bag.
The Takamine GC6CEBLK is an excellent choice for classical guitarists, students, or acoustic players looking for a versatile nylon-string instrument that performs well both acoustically and when plugged in, all while offering a distinctive look with its black finish and oval soundhole.
Model: | GC6CEBLK |
Manufacturer: | Takamine |