Takamine GD21CE SM Lefthand
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Takamine
GD21CE SM Lefthand
Product Info
Article Number:
608404
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD21CE SM Lefthand
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$625.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GD21CE SM Lefthand is a solid all-around instrument for the left-handed player needing a stage-ready acoustic. The spruce top gives it a bright voice, while the onboard electronics make it easy to plug in. It's a great choice for gigging singer-songwriters and students looking for quality and versatility at a reasonable price.
Product Description
- Takamine GD21CE SM Lefthand
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- With cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Spaele
- Bolt-on neck: Nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Black/White top purfling
- Black body binding
- Concentric Rings Rosette
- Scale: 644 mm (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 a clear, responsive, and surprisingly bright tone.
- • TP-3G preamp provides clean amplification with useful EQ controls for stage use.
- • Nyatoh neck offers a comfortable playing feel, often overlooked but reliable.
- • Rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and a smooth playing experience.
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides, while attractive, limit the overall tonal complexity.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn’t as resonant as a set-neck.
- • Molasses matte finish, while subtle, might not appeal to those wanting a glossier look.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
644 mm (25.35 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Takamine TP-3G Preamp
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TP-3G is a competent preamp for basic amplification, but lacks the more sophisticated features like feedback suppression found in higher-end Takamine systems.
The neck has a standard 'C' shape, and the 42.5 mm nut width provides enough space for most hand sizes, but players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
Sapele contributes a mid-range focus and a drier tone compared to mahogany, resulting in a balanced sound that's well-suited for strumming and vocal accompaniment.
