Takamine GB30CE CW Spruce/Mahogany Natural Acoustic/Electric Bass - No Bag/Case

Probably no phenomena did more for the acoustic bass than MTV Unplugged and their 10-year run of electric bands doing "acoustic" renditions of their greatest hits. If you want to satisfy your acoustic alter ego, the easy-playing Takamine GB30 mates an expanded mini-jumbo shape with their flexible TK-40B electronics for a well-rounded package that's at home both on the stage and in the studio.

The mini-jumbo style shape provides generous low-end projection, while tight waist and upper bout provides crisp definition that's more fitting for modern musical styles than an upright bass. Although a set of flat wound or nylon tape wound strings will easily put you in upright territory. The TK-40B electronics with its shift-able midrange control can effectively tame tricky room acoustics or provide additional emphasis over a wide range of frequencies. And the easily accessible battery compartment, EQ bypass and built in tuner are nice touches.

Whether it's folk, bluegrass, or Nirvana's Nevermind, the Takamine GB30CE is an affordable high-quality solution.

The Takamine GB30CE features: 

• Solid Spruce top
• Mahogany sides
• Mahogany back
• Jumbo Cutaway shape
• Mahogany neck
• 16" radius Rosewood fretboard
• 1.77" nut width
• 34" Scale
• 21 frets
• TK-40B electronics: 3-band EQ, bass boost, and variable mid-frequency shift
• Made in China
• No bag/case

In the words of Takamine:

The GB30CE is a stage-worthy acoustic/electric bass guitar that features solid-top construction, a soft Venetian-style cutaway and a superior-sounding Takamine electronics system. Ready for any performance situation, the GB30CE features a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides that produce a rich, resonant sound. The slim mahogany neck and 16"-radius rosewood fingerboard provide great feel and playability, while the onboard Takamine TK-40B preamp system gives you a built-in tuner, three-band EQ and gain controls, mid-shift control, bass-boost switch and EQ bypass switch for the ultimate in versatility and sound quality. Other great features include a dovetail neck joint, synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle, rosewood headcap, pearl dot fingerboard inlays, abalone rosette, chrome die-cast tuners and a beautiful gloss finish.