Takamine GD51CE-NAT LH
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Takamine
GD51CE-NAT LH
Product Info
Article Number:
442117
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD51CE-NAT LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GD51CE-NAT LH is a solid left-handed dreadnought, offering a great balance of clarity and warmth. The spruce top provides a lively attack, while the walnut back adds a pleasing richness. It's a fantastic choice for intermediate players looking for a stage-ready acoustic with a reliable pickup system.
Product Description
- Takamine GD51CE-NAT LH
- Steel-String Guitar
- Left-handed
- Dreadnought
- With cutaway
- Solid spruce top
- Quartersawn X Bracing
- Back and sides: American Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra)
- Mahagoni neck satin
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel with binding
- Bridge: Indian Laurel
- 20 Frets
- Scale length 643mm
- Nut width 43mm
- Pickup Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
- Abalone soundhole rosette
- Gold hardware
- Finish: Natureal Gloss
- Strings: Daddario EXP16 (Art.#147540#)
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive tone with excellent projection.
- • American black walnut back & sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce.
- • Takamine TP-4TD preamp offers clear amplified sound with a convenient built-in tuner.
- • Quartersawn X bracing enhances structural integrity and contributes to a focused tone.
CONS
- • Natureal gloss finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Mahogany neck satin finish might feel slightly less refined than a fully glossed neck.
- • While versatile, it leans towards a brighter sound, potentially limiting its appeal for very mellow styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
American Black Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
643mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Takamine TP-4TD Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a different character – Takamine’s voicing tends to be a bit brighter and more focused than the warmer, more resonant tones often found in Martins and Taylors.
Yes, the tuner is surprisingly accurate and easy to use; the display is clear enough for quick adjustments under stage lighting.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, which is generally accommodating, but it's not particularly wide, so players with very large hands might find it a touch snug.
