Takamine GD93CE-NAT
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Takamine
GD93CE-NAT
Product Info
Article Number:
444427
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD93CE-NAT
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GD93CE-NAT is a seriously well-rounded dreadnought. The solid top and walnut back give it a lovely, full sound that's great for singer-songwriters and players wanting a versatile acoustic-electric. It's a sweet spot of quality and playability – a real workhorse for the stage or studio.
Product Description
- Takamine GD93CE-NAT
- Steel String Guitar
- Build: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Quartersawn X Bracing
- Back and sides: Walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Headstock veneer: Black walnut
- Fretboard binding
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 644 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Bridge: Laurel
- Pickup system: Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner
- Abalone rosette
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers balanced, articulate tone with good projection
- • Walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain, avoiding a boxy sound
- • The TK-40D preamp offers excellent feedback resistance and a reliable tuner
- • Quartersawn X bracing provides strength and a focused, responsive acoustic voice
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can feel a bit thick and potentially hinder the wood's natural resonance
- • Walnut, while beautiful, isn't as tonally complex as some other premium tonewoods
- • The 43mm nut width might feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
644 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TK-40D is a very capable system, offering a clear and natural amplified tone, but lacks some of the nuanced EQ options found in their higher-end preamps.
Yes, the finish is quite glossy, which enhances the appearance but might feel slick, especially for those with sweaty hands. A light application of lemon oil can help mitigate this.
Quartersawn bracing creates a stiffer and more stable top, resulting in a focused tone with improved projection and increased resistance to warping compared to flat-sawn bracing.
