Versatile NEX Body with Solid-Top Construction
The Takamine GN30 is a stage-ready acoustic guitar from the G30 Series, featuring solid-top construction and a compact NEX body style for a big, resonant sound in a comfortable package. Ideal for players across Australia, it combines a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides for rich, versatile tones suitable for folk, blues, country, and more. Available in Natural (NAT) and Gloss Black (BLK) finishes, it’s praised for its playability and value, making it a great choice for stage, studio, or home use.
High-Quality Performance
The GN30 delivers a full, resonant tone with excellent projection:
- Body: NEX body style with a solid spruce top for bright, articulate highs and robust lows, paired with mahogany back and sides for warmth and balance. The Venetian-style cutaway enhances upper-fret access for soloing and intricate playing.
- Tone: Rich and resonant with a focus on clarity and dynamics, covering a wide range of styles from strumming to fingerpicking. The spruce top provides projection that improves with age, while the mahogany adds a mellow midrange.
- Neck: Mahogany with a slim D-shaped profile and satin finish for comfortable playability. The rosewood fingerboard has a 12″ radius, 20 frets, and a 42.5 mm nut width for smooth fretting.
- Bridge: Rosewood with a split-saddle design for superior intonation and easier string changes.
- Tuners: Chrome die-cast for reliable tuning stability.
- Strings: Typically light-gauge for easy playability and balanced tone.
Users appreciate its build and sound, with a review noting, “The GN30’s solid spruce top and mahogany back/sides produce a rich, resonant sound that’s versatile for any style.” The slim neck suits smaller hands, though some recommend a setup to optimize action for faster playing.
Durable and Stylish Design
- Finish: Natural (NAT) or Gloss Black (BLK) with a beautiful gloss finish to showcase the wood grain.
- Aesthetics: Features a classic NEX body with chrome hardware and a simple rosette for a timeless look.
- Build Quality: Solid spruce top with laminated mahogany back/sides, dovetail neck joint for vibration transfer, and synthetic bone nut/saddle for tonal clarity. The quartersawn X bracing ensures structural integrity and enhanced resonance.
Backed by a 2-year warranty, the GN30 is built for reliability. Prices range from $300–$450 USD (AUD 450–670), available at Australian retailers like Fernandez Music, Sweetwater, and Bill’s Music.
Key Performance Features
- Body: NEX with Venetian cutaway, solid spruce top, mahogany back/sides
- Neck: Mahogany, D-shaped profile, satin finish
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12″ radius, 20 frets
- Bridge: Rosewood, split-saddle
- Tuners: Chrome die-cast
- Bracing: Quartersawn X
- Nut/Saddle: Synthetic bone
- Warranty: 2 years
Notes
- No Electronics – Pure acoustic; for amplified use, consider the GN30CE variant with cutaway and preamp.
- Setup Recommendation – Professional setup advised to optimize action and intonation.
- Care Instructions – Store in a gig bag (~$50–$100 AUD) to protect the finish; clean with a soft cloth.
- Warranty – Verify with retailer; register with Takamine for support.
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