Takamine Gd20 Natural
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Essential Information About the GD20-NS Dreadnought Guitar, Natural Satin
- Solid cedar top: quick attack, beautiful harmonic richness, and high sensitivity to playing.
- Dreadnought body shape: power, projection, and strong bass to accompany both chord strumming and fingerpicking.
- Mahogany back and sides: warmth, roundness, and present midrange for a balanced sound.
- Natural satin finish: pleasant feel, understated look, and authentic "wood" sensation.
The G20 Series: An Acoustic Designed for Versatility
The G20 series emphasizes lutherie focused on musicality, with a solid cedar top selected for its expressive response. The GD20-NS embodies this spirit: a dreadnought folk guitar capable of covering a wide repertoire, while offering immediate playing comfort thanks to its satin-finished mahogany neck.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This steel-string folk guitar is well suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a serious and evolving instrument, as well as for experienced musicians looking for a simple and effective dreadnought. It is particularly suited to pop, folk, acoustic rock, chanson, and strumming, while remaining comfortable for fingerpicking thanks to the cedar.
Sound
The solid cedar top delivers a quick and nuanced response, ideal for expressive playing: notes come out easily, with a pleasant "natural compression" feel when attacked with the fingers. The mahogany back and sides reinforce a warm signature, centered on singing mids and a rounded bass, helping the guitar to sit well in a voice/guitar mix. The dreadnought body shape adds projection and breadth, particularly appreciated in accompaniment, with good sustain and a beautiful presence in open chords.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Format | Dreadnought | Marker | Point |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Cutaway | No | Nut | Synthetic compensated bone |
| Strings | Steel | Cover/case | Optional |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Neck Type | Glued |
| Top | Solid cedar | Electroacoustic | No |
| Back&Sides | Mahogany | Color | Natural |
| Neck | Mahogany | Finishing | Satin |
| Nut Width | 42.8 mm | Hardware | Chromed |
| Shape | Dreadnought | Inlays | Dot |
| Back and sides | Mahogany | Nuts | Compensated synthetic bone |
| Finish | Satin | Number of strings | 6 |
| Number of frets | 20 | Case/Gig bag | Optional |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Takamine GD20-NS suitable for beginners?
This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists looking for a steel-string folk guitar. Its satin-finish mahogany neck and 42.8 mm nut width promote easy playability.
What sound does the solid cedar top provide?
The solid cedar top offers a quick and nuanced response, particularly well-suited to expressive playing. The mahogany back and sides deliver singing mids and a rounded bass. The dreadnought body shape enhances projection when playing chord accompaniments.
Can this guitar be plugged into an amplifier?
This guitar is not electro-acoustic and does not feature any built-in amplification system.
Is this dreadnought suitable for strumming and fingerpicking?
The dreadnought shape provides breadth and presence in open chords, which suits strumming well. The response of the solid cedar also allows for nuance in fingerpicking.
Is a case included with the GD20-NS?
A gig bag or case is available as an option.
