Takamine GD37CE12 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar with Bag
The Takamine GD37CE12 12-string Acoustic Electric Guitar in Pearl White comes fitted with legendary TP-3G electronics. Features ivoroid binding over the body, fingerboard and headstock.
$1,099.00
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The Takamine GD37CE12 arrives in a gloss pearl white finish, dressed in ivoroid binding and gold hardware that turns heads before you've played a single note. Underneath all that elegance is a genuinely powerful instrument: jangly, bold, and dynamically controlled in the way only a well-built Takamine 12-string can be. Whether you're tracking in the studio or holding down the stage, the GD37CE12 delivers the full-bodied shimmer and depth that 12-string players live for.
Looks That Do All the Talking
Takamine finished this guitar in gloss pearl white and then kept going — ivoroid binding runs across the body, fingerboard, and headstock, giving it a clean, high-end aesthetic that belies its accessible price point. The abalone rosette and pearl dot inlays are the finishing touches on what is genuinely a striking instrument.
Gloss Pearl White Finish: A head-turning aesthetic that stands out on any stage or studio wall, finished to a high-gloss standard that feels premium from the first look.
Ivoroid Binding: Runs along the body, fingerboard, and headstock for a refined, cohesive look that ties the whole instrument together with understated elegance.
Gold Hardware with Pearl Dot Inlays and Abalone Rosette: The kind of tasteful detailing that makes this guitar look like it costs considerably more than it does.
Tone That Earns Its Twelve Strings
Maple back and sides have a reputation for being quick, punchy, and reflective — qualities that pair exceptionally well with a 12-string dreadnought format. Add a solid spruce top and a mahogany neck with laurel fretboard, and you get a tonewood combination that produces the full, shimmering, jangly character this style of guitar is celebrated for. It's balanced and aggressive at the same time, which is a neat trick if you can pull it off.
Spruce Top: Delivers the crisp, articulate response and natural brightness that makes 12-string guitars so unmistakably lush-sounding across a wide range of playing styles.
Maple Back and Sides: Adds punchy, reflective midrange clarity and helps the guitar cut through a mix with authority — never muddy, always present.
Mahogany Neck with Laurel Fretboard: A comfortable, resonant platform that translates your playing dynamics faithfully, with smooth playability up and down the neck.
Stage-Ready Right Out of the Box
The GD37CE12 is built to perform, and Takamine's legendary TP-3G electronics system makes sure you sound as good plugged in as you do unplugged. Based on Takamine's classic "Brownie" FET circuit preamp design and updated with a built-in chromatic tuner and externally mounted 9V battery access, it's a no-fuss system that working guitarists genuinely appreciate. The included gig bag means you can get moving without an extra trip to the store.
Takamine TP-3G Electronics: A tried-and-true FET preamp system with onboard EQ and a built-in chromatic tuner — live performance gets significantly less complicated when the tools you need are already on the guitar.
Externally Mounted 9V Battery: No need to loosen the strings or break out a screwdriver mid-gig. Fresh battery in, battery dead one out — simple as that.
Gig Bag Included: A sturdy, convenient carry solution is included right out of the box, keeping your investment protected from the moment it arrives.
The 12-String That Overdelivers
The Takamine GD37CE12 is a well-rounded, genuinely impressive 12-string acoustic-electric guitar that covers a lot of ground — beautiful looks, bold tone, and stage-ready electronics, all wrapped up in a package that includes a gig bag and doesn't ask you to refinance your home. It's the kind of instrument that plays better than it has any right to at this price, and that's a reputation Takamine's G-Series has been building for years.
Warranty: Limited Lifetime excluding electronics and plating; Limited Lifetime (or 5 Years, on Studio Series) on Jasmine; 1 Year on electronics
Takamine GD37CE12 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar with Bag Specifications
Takamine GD37CE12 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar with Bag Specifications
Product Specifications
Takamine GD37CE12 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar with Bag Specifications
Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Maple
Sides: Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Laurel
Finish: Gloss Pearl White
Electronics: TP-3G
Nut Width: 47.5 mm
Scale Length: 644 mm
Length: 1046.7 mm
Width: 398.6 mm
Depth @ End: 125 mm
Gig Bag: GBXW included
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a mid-range instrument that sits comfortably in the intermediate-to-advanced category, though motivated beginners who are serious about 12-string playing would find it a worthy investment. The playability is smooth and the built-in TP-3G electronics make it versatile for a range of settings from day one.
The GD37CE12 is fitted with Takamine's TP-3G FET preamp system, which includes onboard EQ controls and a built-in chromatic tuner. It's based on Takamine's classic "Brownie" circuit design, updated with modern features and an externally accessible 9V battery compartment for easy changes.
Yes, the guitar ships with a sturdy gig bag included at no additional cost. It's a convenient way to protect and transport the instrument right out of the box without needing to purchase a separate case.
The GD37CE12 is the 12-string variant of Takamine's GD37CE, featuring six pairs of strings that produce a richer, more shimmering and full-bodied tone. The 6-string version is generally easier to play and better suited for beginners, while the 12-string is the go-to choice for players who want that characteristic jangly resonance.
Absolutely! The onboard TP-3G electronics system is specifically designed to make amplified performance straightforward and reliable. Simply plug in, tune up with the built-in chromatic tuner, and you're ready to go.