Takamine Gd20 Natural
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The essentials to know about the GD20-NS Dreadnought, Natural Satin
The essentials to know about the GD20-NS Dreadnought, Natural Satin
- Solid cedar top: fast attack, rich harmonic response and great sensitivity to the player’s touch.
- Dreadnought body shape: power, projection and solid lows for chord accompaniment or picking.
- Mahogany back and sides: warmth, fullness and pronounced mids for a balanced sound.
- Natural satin finishing: pleasant touch, understated looks and an authentic “wood” feel.
Manufacturer Information
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The G20 Series: An Acoustic Designed for Versatility
The G20 series focuses on musicality-driven craftsmanship, with a solid cedar top selected for its expressive response. The GD20-NS embodies this approach: a dreadnought acoustic capable of covering a wide repertoire, while offering immediate playing comfort thanks to its satin-finished mahogany neck.Who is it for, and which styles?
This steel-string acoustic guitar is particularly well suited to beginner to intermediate guitarists looking for a serious, evolving instrument, as well as experienced musicians seeking a simple and effective dreadnought. It is especially suited to pop, folk, acoustic rock, singer-songwriter music and strumming, while remaining comfortable for fingerpicking thanks to the cedar top.The Sound
The solid cedar top delivers a fast, nuanced response, ideal for expressive playing: the notes speak easily, with a pleasant sense of "natural compression" when picked with the fingers. The mahogany back and sides reinforce a warm tonal character, centred around singing mids and a rounded low end, helping the guitar sit well in a vocal/guitar mix. The dreadnought body shape adds projection and fullness, particularly appreciated for 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 |
| Number of frets | 20 | Number of strings | 6 |
| Markers | Dot | Gig bag/case | Optional |
| Nuts | Compensated synthetic bone | ||
Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this acoustic guitar as exceptional value, with "powerful and precise sound," warm tones, and strong bass. Shoppers highlighted the thin, smooth neck for comfort and flawless finish. Multiple customers noted it rivals guitars 2-3x the price, making it ideal for beginners and electric guitar players transitioning to acoustic.
Review highlights
- “Warm sound and powerful bass! Comparable to guitars 2-3x more expensive.”
- “Beautiful guitar with powerful and precise sound”
- “Perfect guitar, beautiful tone, wonderful for an entry-level instrument”
Based on 7 reviews
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I just bought the GD20 because I wanted a good acoustic guitar, having already played on an electric guitar and frankly I don't regret my choice.I chose it in stores and for having tried half a dozen it is the one that sounds best, a full and warm sound and powerful bass! The neck is thin and smooth for exceptional comfort and an impeccable finish.It is comparable to guitars 2 to 3 X more expensive, it would be crazy to deprive yourself of it.Thanks again to the equi pe woodbrassAutomatically translated
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Hi,
I just bought the GD20 because I wanted a good acoustic guitar, having already played on an electric one and frankly I don't regret my choice.I chose it in stores and for having tried half a dozen, it is the one that sounds best, a full and warm sound and a powerful bass! The neck is thin and smooth for exceptional comfort and an impeccable finish.It is comparable to guitars 2 to 3 X more expensive, it would be crazy to deprive it.Thanks again to lequi pe woodbrassAutomatically translated
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Excellent guitar being a beginner and I had trouble finding the guitar that suits me this one is very good for me we are very comfortable with it then the sound is very good (I have beginner ears)
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Great guitar that sounds great. This massive cedar top offers a well-rounded treble and good bass.
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The perfect guitar, beautiful color of sound, a great smell, admirable for an entry level. Go for it with your head down.
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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.



