Takamine GC1CE Classical Guitar with Pickup & Cutaway - Natural Gloss

Traditional Nylon-String Sound with the Flexibility to Plug In

The Takamine GC1CE is a full-size classical acoustic-electric guitar that combines the warm, expressive sound of nylon strings with practical features for contemporary playing and performance.

A fan-braced select spruce top with mahogany back and sides produces a full, balanced acoustic sound, while the Venetian-style cutaway provides easier access to the upper frets. Add Takamine's TP-4T preamp with built-in tuner, and you've got an affordable nylon-string guitar that's equally comfortable at home, in lessons or plugged into an amp or PA.

FEATURES

• Fan-Braced Select Spruce Top – Produces a clear, balanced nylon-string sound with good definition across the instrument.
• Mahogany Back & Sides – Add warmth and body to the GC1CE's acoustic voice.
• Venetian-Style Cutaway – Provides easier access to the upper frets for melodies, solos and contemporary playing.
• Takamine TP-4T Preamp – Built-in volume and tone controls plus a mid-cut switch give you useful control when playing amplified.
• Built-In Tuner – Tune quickly without needing a separate tuner.
• Full-Size 4/4 Classical Design – A 648mm scale and 51mm nut width provide traditional classical proportions and comfortable string spacing for fingerstyle playing.
• Mahogany Neck & Laurel Fingerboard – A comfortable combination for lessons, practice and performance.
• Dovetail Neck Joint – Traditional construction joining the mahogany neck to the body.
• Synthetic Bone Nut & Saddle – Durable components for consistent string support.
• Classic Takamine Detailing – An inlaid mosaic rosette, laurel headcap and chrome tuners with white pearl buttons complete the traditional appearance.
• Natural Gloss Finish – Gives the GC1CE an elegant, polished presentation.

Our Take

If you enjoy the warm, mellow sound of nylon strings and need to connect to an amp or PA, the GC1CE an excellent choice.

It's a great option for solo performers, singer-songwriters, worship musicians and working guitarists who want to bring a nylon-string sound into their live setup without stepping up to a much more expensive performance classical. The TP-4T preamp and built-in tuner mean it's ready to plug in, while the onboard controls give you some useful adjustment once you're amplified.

It also feels designed with the contemporary player in mind. You still get the 51mm classical nut width and full 648mm scale, but the Venetian cutaway gives you better access higher up the neck — particularly useful for fingerstyle arrangements, melodic playing and solos.

And importantly, it's not simply an electric classical that happens to work unplugged. The fan-braced spruce top with mahogany back and sides gives you a rich, balanced nylon-string sound for practising and playing acoustically as well.

For someone who wants their first performance-ready nylon-string guitar, the GC1CE gives you the classical sound you're looking for with the practical features you'll actually use on stage.

Specifications

• SKU: TGC1CENAT
• UPC/EAN: 190262041474
• Series: Takamine G Series
• Type: 4/4 Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar
• Body Shape: Classical 4/4 with Venetian-Style Cutaway
• Top: Select Spruce
• Bracing: Fan Bracing
• Back: Mahogany
• Sides: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Fretboard: Laurel
• Scale Length: 648mm
• Nut Width: 51mm
• Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Bridge: Laurel
• Saddle: Synthetic Bone
• Machine Heads: Chrome with White Pearl Buttons
• Electronics: Takamine TP-4T Preamp with Built-In Tuner
• Preamp Controls: Volume, Tone & Mid-Cut
• Rosette: Inlaid Mosaic
• Headcap: Laurel
• Finish: Natural Gloss