The Takamine GN20CE Electro Acoustic is a work of art. It’s a diamond-quality producer of sublime, rich sound with the kind of sonic detail that is perfect for fingerstyle players. Exquisitely crafted into the Takamine’s innovative NEX cutaway shape, the cedar top and mahogany back and sides deliver a magical concoction of warmth, resonance, and wonderfully dark overtones, granting you beautiful sonic character with every note you play. And when you have Takamine’s TP-4TD electronics on your side, you can count on sparkling, immaculately sculpted amplification.
Back to basics. The beauty of the acoustic needs no fancy embellishments, its understated excellence radiates from the natural satin finish, whilst sleek binding, an elegant rosette, and chrome hardware add those detailed touches that demonstrate Takamine’s meticulous craftsmanship. And you’ll have silky-smooth playability too, courtesy of a slim mahogany neck layered with a luscious ovangkol fretboard. Slide from fret to fret with ease and deliver a mesmerising performance.
Innovative design
Takamine’s revolutionary NEX body shape is the ultimate producer of sublime, rich tones, granting you an organic acoustic sound. Similar to the grand auditorium, the NEX has a bold, silky-smooth voice with plenty of versatility. From thick chords to delicate picking, you’ll be able to play pretty much anything.
It’s not just superb sound that the NEX body shape offers, but also luscious playability. Thanks to its nipped-in waist and scaled down size, this guitar is perfect for budding musicians and those who want extra comfort whilst playing. Prepare for an effortless performance, every time.
Quality in every detail
…even in the nuances of its sound. A solid cedar top emanates the kind of tonal beauty that fingerstyle players need, granting you a dark tone with exceptionally rich overtones. It oozes character and richness. What more could you want in an acoustic? Well, maybe you desire some extra resonance and warmth. That is exactly what the mahogany back and sides provide. Thanks to mahogany’s beautiful tonal balance and emphasised midrange, you’ll have excellence with everything you play. Versatility. Right at your fingertips. And even when you’re plugged in and amped up with Takamine’s TP-4TD preamp at your control, these tonewoods won’t lose any of their clarity and acoustic goodness.
Other premium-quality details include the split-saddle design on the ovangkol bridge, allowing for pristine intonation that teams perfectly with the richness and character of cedar. A lusciously smooth ovangkol fingerboard then lends itself to seamless fretting, whilst pearloid dot inlays and chrome hardware provide dazzling finishing touches. It’s all there. In one stunning instrument.
Specifications
- Product Code: TK-GN20CE-NS
Body & Bridge
- Body Back: Mahogany
- Body Shape: NEX Cutaway
- Body Sides: Mahogany
- Body Top: Solid Cedar
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Bridge Pins: Pin-less
Neck & Fingerboard
- Fretboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
- Fretboard: Ovangkol
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.8 mm)
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Scale Length: 25.3″ (643 mm)
Electronics & Hardware
- Hardware: Chrome
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
- Strings: D’Addario EXP 16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Special Electronics: Takamine TP-4TD Preamp with Built-In Tuner
The fact that Takamine Guitars of all Japanese brands probably have the best reputation is not least due to international superstars such as Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles or Jon Bon Jovi, who have been playing these noble and roadworthy instruments on the stages of the world for many years. The name Takamine has now become an integral part of the ranks of top-class western guitars, but it all began in 1959 with a small guitar shop in the shadow of Mount Takamine in central Japan. The small family business started to build classical guitars and mandolins under its present name in 1962. The classical guitar maker Masse Hirade started to improve construction and production methods decisively when he joined the company in 1968. Within the next ten years he helped Takamine Guitars to gain the international reputation of a leading Far Eastern instrument manufacturer. Later, the Hirade Takamine Series was named after him. A series of high quality master class concert guitars.
