Takamine GD51 Nat
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Takamine
GD51 Nat
Product Info
Article Number:
562336
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD51 Nat
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$389.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GD51 Nat is a solid choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players needing a reliable stage-ready acoustic. It offers a balanced tone, comfortable playability, and a built-in pickup system that’s surprisingly good for the money. It's a great value proposition for someone wanting a natural finish and a dreadnought voice without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Takamine GD51 Nat
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: American black walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and bridge: Indian laurel
- Ivoroid body binding
- Ivoroid fingerboard binding
- Nut width: 42.5 mm
- Scale length: 644 mm
- 21 Frets
- Abalone rosette
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly responsive and bright tone.
- • American black walnut back/sides add warmth and sustain nicely.
- • Mahogany neck offers comfortable feel and good stability.
- • The Takamine TK400T pickup system provides decent amplified performance.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can feel a bit thick and potentially hinder resonance slightly.
- • Indian laurel fingerboard isn't the most luxurious material at this price point.
- • Dreadnought body can be a bit bulky for smaller players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
American Black Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
644 mm
Frets
21
Electronics
Takamine TK400T
Weight
2.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TK400T is a competent system, but lacks the nuanced EQ and preamp options of higher-end models; it's good for basic amplification, though.
The mahogany neck has a standard 'C' shape; while not particularly thin, it's generally comfortable, but players with very small hands might find it a bit substantial.
Absolutely; the solid top provides more dynamic range, improved projection, and a richer overall tone that will age and improve over time.
