With the GD21CE, Takamine focuses on the essentials: careful craftsmanship, renowned tonewoods, and a vintage-charming satin finish called "Satin Molasses." The clean aesthetic highlights the wood grain and quality assembly, true to the spirit of the G series, which makes the Takamine world accessible without compromising reliability.
Versatile and comfortable, this electro-acoustic folk guitar suits both the motivated beginner and the intermediate player seeking a reliable guitar for rehearsals and gigs. Its range shines in folk, pop, acoustic rock, country, and is suitable for both strumming and light fingerpicking.
The solid spruce soundboard delivers clarity, quick response, and projection. The sapelli (back and sides) adds warmth and midrange definition, while the dreadnought body provides ample volume with comfortable sustain. The cutaway facilitates melodic lines high up the neck. When plugged in, the TP-3G electronics reproduce a balanced and musical tone, ideal for going from the couch to the stage without tweaking your sound.
To maintain comfort and sound balance, opt for light gauge 12-53 steel folk strings. Protect the instrument with a dreadnought-sized gig bag or hard case. A steel-string folk guitar capo and a strap with headstock attachment complete a reliable and versatile setup.