Detail 01
FXC cutaway body
Provides access to the upper frets while retaining the model’s distinctive body shape.
Product detailSKU #1500000452052
TakamineGF49CE FXC Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cosmic Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around Takamine’s FXC cutaway body, the GF49CE pairs a spruce top with sapele back and sides for a balanced acoustic voice with a focused midrange. The cutaway opens up access beyond the lower fret area, while the mahogany neck and laurel fingerboard provide the playing surface. Plug in and the TP-3G system puts a tuner and 3-band EQ on the guitar, useful when you need to tune and shape the amplified signal from the instrument itself.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Strumming or fingerpicking parts that benefit from a balanced acoustic response.
- Stage or studio sessions where onboard tuning and three-band EQ are useful.
- Players needing upper-fret access from the FXC cutaway body.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a case or gig bag included with the guitar.
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
TP-3G electronics
Adds onboard 3-band EQ and a built-in tuner for amplified use.
Detail 03
42.5 nut width
The listed nut width is 42.5.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case or gig bag is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the GF49CE have onboard electronics?
Yes. It uses Takamine TP-3G electronics with a built-in tuner and 3-band EQ.
02Can I reach the upper frets more easily?
Yes. Its FXC body includes a cutaway for upper-fret access.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Strings
- 6
5 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Laurel
- Color
- Black
- Body Shape
- FXC Cutaway
- Color Finish
- Cosmic Black Sparkle
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000452052
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