Takamine GN51CE-BSB-2

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Takamine GN51CE-BSB-2

Takamine

GN51CE-BSB-2

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Product Info

Article Number: 444581
Brand: Takamine
Model: GN51CE-BSB-2
Price: $526.90

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This GN51CE-BSB-2 is a really solid all-around acoustic-electric. The spruce top gives it a lively top-end, while the walnut keeps it from getting too bright. It’s a great option for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a dependable stage-ready guitar that won't break the bank.

Product Description

  • Takamine GN51CE-BSB-2
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • Design: NEX with cutaway
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Quartersawn X bracing
  • Back and sides: Walnut
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Laurel
  • Fretboard binding
  • Neck with high gloss finish
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 42.50 mm
  • Bridge: Ovangkol
  • Pickup system: Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
  • Abalone sound hole rosette
  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Strings: Daddario EXP16 .012 - .053 (Article number #147540#)
  • Colour: Brown Sunburst Gloss
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate voice
  • • Walnut back & sides provide warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce
  • • TP-4TD preamp offers clear amplification with a surprisingly accurate tuner
  • • High-gloss mahogany neck feels smooth and comfortable for extended playing
CONS
  • • Walnut can occasionally sound a little 'boxed-in' compared to rosewood
  • • High-gloss neck finish might be slick for some players, especially in humid conditions
  • • The NEX body shape isn't ideal for very large hands or lap playing

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Walnut
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Laurel
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
Weight Approximately 5.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a great value preamp – clear and natural sounding, but lacks some of the EQ shaping options of their more premium models.
It's primarily cosmetic, but it does add a touch of refinement and can make the fretboard feel slightly smoother to the touch.
The NEX shape offers a more focused sound, sacrificing a bit of overall volume compared to a dreadnought, but improving note separation.

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