Takamine GD51CE-BSB
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Takamine
GD51CE-BSB
Product Info
Article Number:
444410
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD51CE-BSB
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$526.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GD51CE-BSB is a seriously solid all-around acoustic. The spruce top gives it that bright, cutting sound you want, while the walnut keeps it from sounding thin. It's a great option for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a reliable, amplified acoustic that won't break the bank – it’s a real workhorse.
Product Description
- Takamine GD51CE-BSB
- Acoustic Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: solid spruce
- Quartersawn X Bracing
- Back and sides: Walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard binding
- 21 Frets
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickup system: Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
- Abalone rosette
- Gold-plated hardware
- Factory strings: D'Addario EXP16 .012 - .053 (Art. #147540#)
- Colour: Brown Sunburst Gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce.
- • Takamine TP-4TD preamp provides clear amplified sound with a useful built-in tuner.
- • Quartersawn X bracing enhances projection and structural integrity for improved resonance.
CONS
- • Walnut can sometimes lack the complexity of rosewood for more nuanced playing.
- • The laurel fingerboard, while playable, might feel slightly less smooth than ebony.
- • The brown sunburst finish, while attractive, is a fairly common aesthetic.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
643 mm (25.12 in)
Frets
21
Electronics
Takamine TP-4TD Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TP-4TD is a good performer, offering a natural amplified tone, but it won’t have the ultra-high-end clarity of some pricier systems – it’s a balanced compromise.
The mahogany neck has a standard 'C' shape; it's generally comfortable, but might feel a little full for players preferring a thinner profile.
The abalone rosette is well-executed and feels firmly inlaid – it's a nice touch that elevates the instrument's aesthetic and perceived value.
