The Takamine GN71CE NEX Electro Acoustic is striking in every way. With a beautiful sunburst finish the NEX body radiates beauty in both looks and sound granting you a mesmerising performance from start to finish. With a bold silky voice the NEX shape is perfect for guitarists wanting a slightly more compact instrument that doesnt sacrifice a touch of those full-bodied sonic qualities that come with larger guitars. And its comfortable to play too so you can perform with complete effortlessness whatever your style. As well as its gorgeous NEX shape the GN71CE has a beautiful tonewood construction that promises truly glorious tones. Rosewood back and sides are teamed with a solid spruce top resulting in sparkling rich sound with an even response across the whole frequency range giving you even more musical freedom. And its stage-ready too thanks to the TK-40D preamp which allows you to shape your tone with incredible precision. Its extensive controls will give you a sound like no other. Immerse yourself in the playing experience that only Takamine can provide. Innovation at its heart Takamines revolutionary NEX body shape is the ultimate producer of sublime rich tones granting you an organic acoustic sound. Similar to the grand auditorium the NEX has a bold silky-smooth voice with plenty of versatility. From thick chords to delicate picking youll be able to play pretty much anything. Its not just superb sound that the NEX body shape offers but also luscious playability. Thanks to its nipped-in waist and scaled down size this guitar is perfect for budding musicians and those who want extra comfort whilst playing. Prepare for an effortless performance every time. Heavenly acoustic sound Spruce and rosewood. Its a majestic tonewood combination. The solid top of the GN71CE has been expertly crafted from spruce and its the perfect soundboard for broad dynamics and projection. In fact its one of the most common body top woods so you know you can rely on it. Explore the wonders of incredible volume that carries definition with every note. Spruce also boasts brilliant versatility allowing you to dive into the depths of different genres without losing a touch of sonic excellence. And when you have rosewood back and sides providing all their resonance and brightness in good measure you know you can count on superb richness whether youre strumming or fingerpicking. Studio-ready stage-ready So youve got your magical playing skills under your belt. Theres no point in keeping them to yourself. Mesmerise everyone with your acoustic charm and deliver pure magic every time you step on stage. Takamines TP-40D preamp will let you sculpt your magnificent sound with precision sending an unmistakeable instantly recognisable tone through the speakers. Youll have sparkling amplification whether its during a recording session or sold-out gig. Specifications Product Code: TK-GN71CE-BSB Body & Bridge Body Back: Rosewood Body Shape: NEX Cutaway Body Sides: Rosewood Body Top: Solid Spruce Bracing: Quartersawn “X” Bridge: Rosewood Bridge Pins: Ivory with Abalone Dot Height: 5.8 Length: 19.5 Volume: 2.8 Weight: 6.758 Neck & Fingerboard Fretboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm) Fretboard: Rosewood Neck Material: Mahogany Number of Frets: 20 Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.8 mm) Position Inlays: Maple Dot Scale Length: 25.4″ (644 mm) Electronics & Hardware Hardware: Gold String Nut: Synthetic Bone Tuning Machines: Gold Die-Cast with Amber Buttons Strings: DAddario® EXP 16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges) Special Electronics: Takamine TK-40D Preamp with Built-In Tuner