Takamine GD51CE-NAT w/Bag

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Takamine GD51CE-NAT w/Bag

Takamine

GD51CE-NAT w/Bag

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539054
Brand: Takamine
Model: GD51CE-NAT w/Bag
Price: $536.80

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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.

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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.

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