Takamine GN51CE-NAT
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Takamine
GN51CE-NAT
Product Info
Article Number:
444422
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GN51CE-NAT
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GN51CE-NAT is a really solid, well-built acoustic-electric. It offers a balanced tone – bright from the spruce, but with a nice warmth from the walnut. It's a great choice for gigging musicians or players who want a dependable amplified sound without spending a fortune, especially those looking for a comfortable neck profile.
Product Description
- Takamine GN51CE-NAT
- Steel String Guitar with Pickup
- Design: NEX with Cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Quartersawn x Bracing
- Back and sides: Walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ovangkol
- Matte neck finish
- Fretboard binding
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 42.5 mm
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Pickup system: Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
- Abalone rosette
- Gold-plated hardware
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXP16 .012 - .053 (Article no. #147540#)
- Colour: Natural high gloss
- Suitable case: Article no. #122212# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Walnut back and sides add warmth and complexity to the overall sound.
- • Takamine TP-4TD preamp offers reliable amplification with a useful built-in tuner.
- • Matte neck finish provides a comfortable, fast playing experience, reducing stickiness.
CONS
- • Ovangkol fretboard, while durable, can feel slightly less smooth than ebony.
- • The NEX body shape, while versatile, might be a bit bulky for smaller players.
- • Gold-plated hardware, while aesthetically pleasing, can be prone to tarnish over time.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
643 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Takamine TP-4TD Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TP-4TD preamp is respectable, but lacks some of the nuanced EQ options found on Takamine’s higher-end systems; still, it's perfectly usable for most performance scenarios.
The 42.5 mm nut width is fairly standard and comfortable for most, but players with very large hands might find it slightly snug, though the matte finish helps with grip.
The abalone is inlaid securely, but avoid harsh chemicals when cleaning; a gentle wipe with a soft cloth is all that's needed to maintain its shine.
