The GD71CE features a solid Spruce top and Rosewood back and sides that combines to produce a rich but detailed sound. The slim Mahogany neck and 12" bound Rosewood fingerboard give a great feel and playability to the instrument. The onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp system features a built-in tuner, three band EQ and gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter and EQ bypass switch for ultimate versatility and control of your sound. Other great features include maple body, neck and headstock binding; synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle; rosewood headcap; abalone rosette; maple dot inlays; gold die-cast tuners with amber buttons; and a beautiful gloss finish. Features/Specifications 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) Pickups & Hardware Hardware: Gold String Nut: Synthetic Bone Tuning Machines: Gold Die-Cast with Amber Buttons Strings: D'Addario® EXP 16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges) Special Electronics: Takamine TK-40D Preamp with Built-In Tuner