Like its high-end cousin the EF381SC, this impressive black, dreadnought cutaway 12 string G series model delivers a similar look, feel and sound at a budget-friendly price point.
The GD34CE BLK and GD38CE BLK can boast one particular feature certain to make its Pro Series counterpart envious, namely the new TP-3G FET circuit preamp. Inspired by Takamine’s famous 3 slider “Brownie” preamp, the TP-3G is voiced in similar, warm, natural fashion as the original Brownie but with an easy to read chromatic tuner, handy notch filter and straightforward EQ controls that practically dial themselves in, all amply powered by a single 9 volt battery.
For extra portability, each GD38CE BLK comes with a specially designed GBXW gig-bag.
Specifications
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Sides: Mahogany
- Scale: 25.35″ (644mm)
- Electronics: TP-3G
- Finish: Gloss Black
- Gig-bag: GBWX

EVANS 13 ONYX 2-PLY COATED
MEINL FD16BE FRAME DRUM
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES CHROME SLIDE LARGE
DADDARIO WOODWINDS RICO RVCASE03 REED VAULT
REMO FALAM PATCH DOUBLE SLAM
AKG PERCEPTION WIRELESS PRESENTER SET CK99L BAND ISM
MEINL SH45GR STADIUM SHAKER
ROLAND SPD1W SPD ONE WAV PAD
FENDER VENICE SOPRANO UKULELE NATURAL
GIBRALTAR SC-GPHP-5W PORT HOLE WHITE
EVANS 20 EQ3 RESONANT COATED WHITE
GIBRALTAR SC-GPRSFT
PROTECTION RACKET 9114 DJEMBE BAG
HOHNER SILVER STAR BB-MAJOR
GIBRALTAR GCS-L CONGA STAND
EVANS EC2S FROSTED 8 IN.
ZOOM F1LP FIELD RECORDER AND LAVALIER MICROPHONE
KLOTZ M1 MIC CABLE 3M FEMALE XLR-JACK
IBANEZ TS808 TUBE SCREAMER
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 50C03 WOVEN GUITAR STRAP CHOPPER
YAMAHA YCL CSGIIIL CLARINET PITCH CORRECTION
AKG PERCEPTION 220
GIBRALTAR SC-GCSAR RIGHT ANGLE CLAMP
DADDARIO EPN115 PURE NICKEL
KLOTZ MIDI CABLE 6M
K&M 10111 BAG
KLOTZ M2 MIC CABLE 7.5M XLR-XLR
MEINL THBSBK BONGO STAND BLACK
YAMAHA HS850
YAMAHA B1 PM UPRIGHT PIANO POLISHED MAHOGANY 109CM
KLOTZ TM.STEVENS FUNKMASTER 6M
REMO MF-1016-00 16 CONTROL RING
YAMAHA YTR 4435II C TRUMPET
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ERNIE BALL VP JUNIOR POT 250K MONO
TAKAMINE EF381SC 