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Sweetwater
5.0 (2)
$699.00
Guitar Center
4.5 (10)
$699.00
Amazon
5.0 (15)
$699.00 $694.00 $5.00 ยท All time low New
$531.24 Used (Like New)
Reverb
4.0 (1)
$569.99 New
$463.62 Used
Musician's Friend
5.0 (10)
$699.00
Thomann
4.7 (42)
$459.00 $458.00 $1.00 ยท All time low
Gear4Music
ยฃ397.00

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Description

Unleash your inner virtuoso with the Takamine GD51-CE, a guitar that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern performance. This dreadnought cutaway guitar is designed to meet the demands of any stage, boasting a solid spruce top that delivers a resonant and full-bodied tone. Complemented by black walnut back and sides, the GD51-CE offers a rich and dynamic sound palette that will captivate your audience from the very first strum.

The GD51-CE features a slim mahogany neck and a bound laurel fingerboard with a 12" radius, ensuring a comfortable and smooth playing experience. Whether you're fingerpicking or strumming, this guitar responds with precision and ease. The onboard Takamine TP-4TD preamp system, complete with a built-in tuner and 3-band EQ, ensures your performance is amplified with clarity and control, making it an excellent choice for both live gigs and studio sessions.

Elegance is in every detail, from the abalone rosette and mother-of-pearl dot inlays to the gold die-cast tuners. These deluxe appointments not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also contribute to the instrument's robust and reliable performance. Elevate your musical journey with the Takamine GD51-CE, a guitar that truly stands out in sound and style.

Key Features:

  • Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
  • Top: Solid Spruce
  • Back and Sides: Black Walnut
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Laurel, 12" radius
  • Preamp System: Takamine TP-4TD with built-in tuner
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8mm)
  • Frets: 20
  • Tuners: Gold Die-Cast
  • Finish: Gloss

Product specs

Available since October 2018
Top Spruce, Solid
Back and Sides Walnut
Cutaway Yes
Fretboard Laurel
Nut width in mm 43,00 mm
Frets 20
Pickups Yes
Colour Natural
Case No
Incl. Gigbag No

FAQs

What type of wood is used for the Takamine GD51-CE's top and back?

The Takamine GD51-CE features a solid spruce top and black walnut back and sides, providing a balanced and rich tone suitable for various playing styles.

Does the Takamine GD51-CE come with a built-in pickup system?

Yes, the Takamine GD51-CE is equipped with the Takamine TP-4TD preamp system, which includes a built-in tuner for easy amplification and tuning.

Is the Takamine GD51-CE suitable for live performances?

With its dreadnought cutaway body and built-in electronics, the Takamine GD51-CE is well-suited for live performances, offering both robust acoustic projection and easy amplification.

What kind of neck profile does the Takamine GD51-CE have?

The Takamine GD51-CE features a comfortable mahogany neck with a 12" radius laurel fingerboard, making it suitable for smooth playability across various styles.

How many frets does the Takamine GD51-CE have?

The Takamine GD51-CE has 20 frets, providing a wide range for both rhythm and lead playing.

Does the Takamine GD51-CE come with a case or gig bag?

No, the Takamine GD51-CE does not include a case or gig bag; these must be purchased separately for protection and transport.

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Really nice sounding and playing for the money

Plays and sounds great for the price, playing past the 12th fret is a bit tricky though.

Artist usage

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See how Guido Belcanto uses Takamine GD51-CE

Guido Belcanto

Singer, Guitarist

Les Stratiers De La Chanson

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๐ŸŽธ Own a piece of Belgian music history with this exceptional 1998 Takamine GD51-CE Acoustic Guitar owned and played by the iconic Belgian singer-songwriter ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐จ ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐จ.

Known for countless & timeless hits like โ€œ๐Ž๐ฉ ๐ก๐ž๐ญ ๐ณ๐ž๐ข๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ž๐ค ๐ฏ๐š๐ง ๐๐ž ๐›๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐จโ€™๐ฌโ€ or โ€œ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐œ ๐‘๐จ๐ณ๐ž๐ง ๐•๐ž๐ซ๐ฐ๐ž๐ฅ๐ค๐ž๐ง ๐๐ข๐ž๐ญโ€ or โ€œ๐•๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ฃ๐ž๐ฌโ€ and โ€œ๐“๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐๐ซ๐š๐ง๐คโ€

Belcanto made this guitar his instrument of choice for over two decades, infusing it with a rich personal legacy from plenty of hours as his loyal companion on stage.

Crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this Martin delivers a beautifully balanced toneโ€”deep bass, warm midrange, and sparkling highsโ€”perfect for everything from dynamic strumming to intricate fingerstyle playing. Adding to its uniqueness,

the guitar features ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐จโ€™๐ฌ ๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐œ ๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฉ๐ก / ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž on the back of the headstock, making it a rare collectorโ€™s item for fans and musicians alike. Donโ€™t miss the chance to own a piece of musical heritage that combines outstanding craftsmanship with the spirit of a remarkable career!

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