Detail 01
Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides
The stated wood combination is described as producing a rich, resonant sound.
Product detailSKU #1428935661215
TakamineGB30CE Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar - Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A natural-finish acoustic-electric bass built around a solid spruce top, mahogany body, and flexible TK-40B onboard preamp controls.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want onboard tuning and EQ controls
- Players seeking a slim mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard
- Those drawn to spruce-and-mahogany construction and gloss natural styling
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want onboard preamp electronics
- Players seeking specifications not stated for this model
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Takamine TK-40B preamp
Provides a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain, mid-shift, bass-boost, and EQ-bypass controls.
Detail 03
Slim mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard
The product description highlights these as contributing to feel and playability.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The supplied data states a 16-radius rosewood fingerboard but does not provide a unit.
- 02Confirm any needs not listed here, such as dimensions, scale length, pickup details, or included accessories.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What onboard controls does the GB30CE have?
Its TK-40B preamp includes a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain control, mid-shift control, bass-boost switch, and EQ-bypass switch.
02What woods are used for the body?
It has a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides.
03What is the neck and fingerboard made from?
It has a slim mahogany neck and a 16-radius rosewood fingerboard.
04What hardware and decorative details are stated?
Features include chrome die-cast tuners, a rosewood headcap, pearl dot inlays, an abalone rosette, and synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51428935661215
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