Takamine GD20CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Dreadnought cutaway, full size, right-handed
- Cedar top, mahogany back and neck, rosewood fingerboard
- TP-4TD preamp with tuner, 3-band EQ and gain
- 1/4 inch mono phone plug output
- 25.3 inch scale length, 6 strings
- Natural satin finish, limited lifetime warranty
- 6.8 lb, 43.2 x 19.5 x 5.8 inches
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A cedar-topped acoustic-electric cutaway with a tuner and EQ on board, in a satin natural finish. Protection for transport must be arranged separately.
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ASIN: B00HST61AYModel: GD20CECategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
An acoustic player wanting a warm, cedar-topped dreadnought gets one here, with mahogany back and sides and a slim satin neck. Takamine fits an onboard preamp, and a synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle complete the hardware.
Cedar over mahogany is the tonal recipe, which the maker calls warm and detailed, and the satin neck is meant for easy movement. The preamp adds tuner, EQ and gain at the guitar. The package stops at the instrument, with no case or bag in the included items.
Who it's for
Players who plug into an amp or PA and want a cutaway for upper fret reach. Buyers who need a smaller body should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Cedar top with mahogany back and sides
- Built-in tuner, EQ and gain
- Satin neck and rosewood fingerboard
- Limited lifetime warranty
- No case or bag listed
- Full-size dreadnought body is bulky
- Pickup type only given as combination
Performance notes
Cedar tops respond with the warm, detailed voice the maker describes, and the mahogany below it adds to that. Plugged-in sound passes through the onboard preamp, where EQ and gain shape it before the output jack. Strings are alloy steel, and the nut and saddle are synthetic bone.
Specifications
| Brand | Takamine |
|---|---|
| Model | GD20CE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.3 incheslower than 57% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item weight | 6.8 poundslower than 52% of 61 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item dimensions | 43.2 x 19.5 x 5.8 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Full size |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Cedar wood |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| String Material Type | Alloy steel |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Finish type | Natural satin |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Combination |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch mono phone plug |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Electronics | TP-4TD: tuner, 3-band EQ, gain |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I connect the Takamine GD20CE to an amp?
The connector type is listed as a 1/4 inch mono phone plug, so use a lead with the matching plug. No cable is named in the included items.
Does the Takamine GD20CE come with a case?
The included components entry reads not included, and the description mentions no case or bag.
Is the GD20CE finish gloss or satin?
The description names an elegant natural satin finish, with a satin-finish mahogany neck.
What pickup does the GD20CE use?
The pickup configuration is listed only as combination. The description names the TP-4TD preamp but gives no pickup type.