Takamine GD21CE SM
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Takamine
GD21CE SM
Product Info
Article Number:
608402
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD21CE SM
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$625.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GD21CE SM is a solid, dependable workhorse. The spruce top gives it a bright, responsive voice, while the mahogany keeps things grounded. It's an excellent choice for gigging singer-songwriters and players who need a reliable acoustic-electric without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Takamine GD21CE SM
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- With cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Black/White top purfling
- Black body binding
- Concentric Rings Rosette
- Scale: 644 nmn (25.35")
- Nut width: 42.5 mm (1.67")
- Preamp: TP-3G
- Rosewood bridge with pins
- Chrome machine heads
- Colour: Molasses matt
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers clear, articulate projection and warmth
- • Mahogany back and sides contribute to a focused, woody tone
- • TP-3G preamp offers respectable amplified tone with useful EQ controls
- • Bolt-on neck provides comfortable playability and good stability
CONS
- • Mahogany construction limits tonal complexity compared to more exotic woods
- • Bolt-on neck, while playable, lacks the premium feel of a set neck
- • Cosmetic 'molasses matt' finish might not appeal to all players
- • TP-3G preamp, while functional, isn't a high-end studio-grade system
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
644 mm (25.35 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Takamine TP-3G Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TP-3G preamp is adequate for basic gigs, but lacks the nuanced EQ and pre-amp quality of their more premium offerings.
Yes, the bolt-on design is well-executed; it's stable and provides a comfortable, modern feel, suitable for strumming and fingerpicking.
Absolutely; the solid top provides a richer, more resonant acoustic voice with better dynamic range and sustain than a laminate top.
