Takamine GY21E SM New Yorker Satin Molasses

Essential Information About the Takamine GY21E SM New Yorker Satin Molasses Guitar

• New Yorker Format: a compact folk guitar, comfortable, ideal for playing long sessions without fatigue.


• Solid spruce top: more dynamics, better projection, and a more expressive response to playing.


• Sapelli back and sides: a warm and precise balance, perfect for accompaniment as well as fingerpicking.


• Takamine TP-3G electronics: ready for stage and rehearsal, with reliable amplified sound.

A streamlined Takamine in the "Satin Molasses" spirit

With the GY21E SM, Takamine focuses on a deliberately understated aesthetic, reducing ornamentation in favor of an elegant look and immediate playability. The satin "Satin Molasses" finish enhances this natural and discreet style while providing a pleasant touch. Within the range, this model stands out for its New Yorker format and its "essentials, well done" approach, supported by the consistent manufacturing quality typical of Takamine.

For which guitarist and styles?

Thanks to its compact size, this electro-acoustic folk guitar is suitable both for beginners seeking comfort and for intermediate players who want an easy-to-carry guitar that performs well amplified. It is very well suited for pop, folk, variety, and fingerpicking styles, with ergonomics particularly appreciated for seated playing, smaller body types, or long vocal accompaniment sessions.

Sound

The solid spruce soundboard delivers clarity and attack, with a nuanced response depending on playing intensity: light with a pick, precise in fingerpicking, and fuller when played more aggressively. The sapelli used for the back and sides complements the overall tone with a warm signature, present mids, and well-controlled bass, helping the guitar remain clear in a mix. The New Yorker format favors balance and definition, with controlled projection ideal for close miking or amplified performances. Once plugged in, the TP-3G electronics provide a usable and coherent output, suitable for rehearsals and stage use.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this 6-string steel guitar, you can choose a set of steel acoustic strings (light or custom light gauge) to maintain comfort and flexibility. For amplification, a good quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable is recommended, as well as a tuner and some picks suited to your playing style.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Format	New Yorker	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Electronics	TP-3G
Cutaway	No	Neck Type	Glued
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	Yes
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Natural
Top	Solid Spruce	Colours	Bois naturel
Back&Sides	Sapelli	Finishing	Satin
Neck	Mahogany	Hardware	Chromed
Nut Width	42.5 mm

Back and sides	sapelli	Hue	natural wood
Finish	satin	Number of strings	6