Takamine GD51CE-NAT w/Bag
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Takamine
GD51CE-NAT w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
539054
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD51CE-NAT w/Bag
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$536.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GD51CE is a solid all-around acoustic, especially for players wanting a plugged-in option. The spruce/walnut combo gives it a surprisingly rich sound, and the TP-4TD preamp is a genuinely useful addition. It's a great choice for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a dependable, versatile instrument.
Product Description
Takamine GD51CE-NAT w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, Takamine GD51CE-NAT
- *Acoustic Guitar with Pickup*
- Type: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: solid spruce
- Quartersawn X Bracing
- Back and sides: Black walnut wood
- Mahogany neck
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard binding
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup system: Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
- Abalone rosette
- Bridge made of laurel
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Natural
- high gloss
- Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
- *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
- Made of high quality materials
- With 20 mm foam padding
- Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
- Floor protection for underside of guitar
- With backpack straps
- Metal fittings
- With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
- Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
- Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers balanced, articulate tone with good projection.
- • Black walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain, a pleasant surprise at this price.
- • The Takamine TP-4TD preamp is surprisingly clean and functional, with a useful tuner.
- • Well-executed quartersawn X bracing enhances resonance and structural stability.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can feel a bit plasticky and may be prone to fingerprints.
- • Laurel fingerboard, while playable, isn't quite as smooth as ebony or rosewood.
- • The gig bag, while adequate, isn’t the most premium-feeling protection.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Black Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
643 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Takamine TP-4TD Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The spruce top will give it a brighter, more focused tone than mahogany, lacking a bit of the mahogany's inherent warmth, but offering better clarity and projection.
The tuner is surprisingly accurate and discreet; it’s a handy feature for quick adjustments without needing an external tuner during performance.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape – it's generally versatile, but those with very large hands might find it slightly snug compared to a chunkier neck.
