Takamine GX18CE 3/4-Size NEX Mini Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Solid Spruce Top, Mahogany Back & Sides, TP-4T Preamp

Experience the perfect balance of portability and performance with the Takamine GX18CE, a 3/4-size “Taka-mini” cutaway acoustic-electric built for players who demand full voice in a more compact footprint. Whether for travel, practice, or performance, this instrument gives you serious tone in a nimble form.

🎸 Key Features & Specs

• Body Type: 3/4 NEX Mini with Venetian cutaway — scaled down jumbo style, but full-voiced

• Top: Solid spruce — delivers clarity, dynamic response, and tonal balance 

• Back & Sides: Mahogany (or sapele in some variations) — warm, rich tonal character 

• Neck: Mahogany with laurel (or rosewood) fingerboard

• Nut Width: ~42 mm (1.65") — comfortable for most hand sizes 

• Scale Length: 570 mm (~22.4")

• Electronics: Takamine TP-4T preamp with built-in tuner, 3-band EQ, and gain control 

• Finish: Natural satin (or natural) 

• Weight: ~3.8 lb (1.72 kg) for easy transport 

• Included Accessories: Gig bag (in many listings) 

🎯 Why Players Love It

• Portable but Powerful — This MINI cutaway guitar is ideal for travel, small rooms, or as a companion to larger instruments, yet it retains surprising volume and clarity.

• Stage-Ready — With the TP-4T system built in, you can plug into an amp or PA with control over your tone without needing extra gear.

• Cutaway Access — Enables upper fret usage for solos and expressive playing.

• Balanced Tonal Character — The combination of spruce and mahogany gives brightness up top and warmth in the mids.

• Great for Many Players — Ideal for travelers, younger players, or anyone wanting a smaller guitar without huge sacrifices in sound.

Whether you're jamming in your living room, recording demos, or performing live, the Takamine GX18CE gives you flexibility, comfort, and tone all in compact form.