Takamine GN20CE-N
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Takamine
GN20CE-N
Product Info
Article Number:
423964
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GN20CE-N
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$471.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GN20CE-N is a really solid, affordable option for gigging singer-songwriters or players needing a reliable amplified acoustic. That solid cedar top gives it a lovely warmth, and the NEX body shape is surprisingly comfortable. It's a workhorse instrument—not flashy, but gets the job done beautifully.
Product Description
- Takamine GN20CE-N
- Steel String Guitar with Pickup
- Build: NEX with Cutaway
- Top: Solid cedar
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Matte neck finish
- 20 Frets
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickup: Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXP16 .012 - .053 (Article no. #147540#)
- Dimensions: 105 x 39 x 12 cm
- Colour: Natural matte
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers warm, balanced acoustic tones
- • NEX body shape offers comfortable ergonomics and good projection
- • Takamine TP-4TD preamp provides reliable amplification and tuning
- • Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge offer durability and a pleasant feel
CONS
- • Mahogany back and sides can limit high-end sparkle compared to rosewood
- • Matte neck finish might feel less smooth for some players
- • GN20CE-N is a mid-range guitar, lacking some high-end appointments
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Cedar
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
643 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Takamine TP-4TD preamp with tuner
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar offers a warmer, more immediate tone than spruce, with less emphasis on bright overtones. It’s great for fingerstyle and vocal accompaniment, but might lack some projection for aggressive strumming.
The matte finish reduces stickiness, which many find comfortable, but it can feel less slick than a gloss. It’s a matter of personal preference – some players love it, others might prefer a glossier feel.
The Takamine tuner is functional and accurate, but it's a basic tuner; it’s best suited for quick adjustments and might not be as precise as a dedicated pedal tuner in a high-stakes performance.
