Takamine Gd20Ce Ns Tp4 Td
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G20 Series: The Takamine Spirit Designed for Versatility
With the G20 series, Takamine focuses on a very musical combination: the warmth of solid cedar for dynamics and nuance, combined with mahogany to maintain a clear and balanced sound. The GD20CE-NS is positioned as a versatile electro-acoustic folk guitar, designed to easily transition from living room to stage thanks to its onboard electronics and pleasant satin finish.
For Which Guitarist and Styles
The GD20CE-NS is aimed at motivated beginners up to intermediate players seeking a comfortable dreadnought ready for live performance. It excels in folk, pop, chanson, energetic strumming, as well as more subtle arpeggios and accompaniments thanks to the responsiveness of cedar. The cutaway is a real advantage for exploring high registers without constraint.
Sound Characteristics
The solid cedar top delivers a soft and immediate attack, with a very pleasant sense of depth on arpeggios and a naturally warm tone. The mahogany back and sides enhance the mids and overall coherence, helping the guitar stay defined even when played loudly. The dreadnought shape favors projection and volume, while the Takamine electronics allow you to retain this character on stage by finely adjusting the balance via the 3-band EQ and gain control.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this electro-acoustic folk guitar, you can opt for a steel string set for 6-string folk guitar (light gauge, depending on your comfort), as well as a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable for connection to an acoustic amp or PA system. A steel string capo is also an excellent ally for varying keys without changing your finger positions.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic | Marker | Point |
| Format | Dreadnought | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Left handed | No | Nut | Synthetic compensated bone |
| Cutaway | Yes | Electronics | préampli TP-4T avec accordeur intégré |
| Strings | Steel | Cover/case | Optional |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Neck Type | Glued |
| Top | Solid cedar | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Back&Sides | Mahogany | Color | Natural |
| Neck | Mahogany | Finishing | Satin |
| Nut Width | 42.8 mm | Hardware | Chromed |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | ||
| Shape | Dreadnought | Nuts | Compensated Synthetic Bone |
| Back and Sides | Mahogany | Number of Strings | 6 |
| Number of Frets | 20 | Finish | Satin |
| Inlays | Dot | Case/Gig Bag | Optional |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the solid cedar top and mahogany produce?
The solid cedar top provides a soft attack and immediate response, particularly appreciated in arpeggios. The mahogany back and sides support the midrange and maintain an even definition during more energetic playing.
Can the Takamine GD20CE-NS be connected to an acoustic amplifier?
The TP-4T preamp allows connection to an acoustic amplifier or PA system via a 6.35 mm jack cable. It includes a tuner as well as gain control and a 3-band equalizer.
Is this dreadnought suitable for starting folk guitar?
Thanks to its dreadnought body shape and 6 steel strings, this guitar is suitable for motivated beginners as well as intermediate players. The 42.8 mm nut width corresponds to a classic folk setup. The neck is mahogany and the fingerboard is rosewood.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to higher notes?
The cutaway facilitates access to the higher registers on the 20 frets of the fingerboard.
What strings and accessories should be used with this guitar?
A set of 6-string steel folk guitar strings, light gauge, is compatible with this model. A gig bag or hard case is offered as an option, while a steel string capo can be used to change the key.
