Takamine GN51CE NAT Acoustic/Electric Guitar – Gloss Natural | NEX Cutaway, Solid Spruce Top & TP-4TD Electronics
Overview
The Takamine GN51CE NAT is a performance-ready electro-acoustic guitar that combines solid-top construction with deluxe appointments and a sleek Gloss Natural finish. Designed with Takamine's signature NEX body style and a soft Venetian-style cutaway, this guitar offers a bold, articulate sound suitable for a wide range of musical styles. Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the GN51CE-NAT delivers the tonal clarity and projection you need to inspire your musical creativity.
Why Choose the Takamine GN51CE NAT?
Takamine's Signature NEX Body Shape
The NEX body is a scaled-down jumbo at heart, offering a silky tonal balance that supports vocals beautifully. Its comfortable, ergonomic profile makes it easy to play for extended sessions, while the soft Venetian-style cutaway provides effortless access to the higher frets for solos and melodic work.
Solid Spruce Top with Black Walnut Back & Sides
The solid spruce top is renowned for its bright, clear tonal properties and excellent projection, while the black walnut back and sides add warmth, depth, and a rich midrange character. Together, this tonewood combination produces a full-bodied sound with outstanding articulation—ideal for both aggressive strumming and delicate fingerpicking.
Takamine TP-4TD Preamp System
Equipped with Takamine's reliable TP-4TD preamp, this guitar delivers rock-solid amplified performance. The system features a built-in chromatic tuner, a three-band EQ, and gain controls, allowing you to easily tailor your sound for any venue, from intimate rooms to large PA systems.
Comfortable and Fast Playability
The slim mahogany neck and 12"-radius bound laurel fingerboard provide exceptional feel and smooth playability, facilitating effortless chord changes and intricate solo work. A synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle ensure superior intonation and sustain across the entire fretboard.
Premium Appointments
The GN51CE NAT is finished with deluxe details that elevate its aesthetic, including an abalone rosette, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, a laurel headcap, white body binding with black purfling, and gold die-cast tuners for stable, accurate tuning. The beautiful Gloss Natural finish highlights the natural grain of the tonewoods, making it a visually striking instrument on any stage.
Key Features
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Body Shape: NEX with Soft Venetian-Style Cutaway
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Top: Solid Spruce
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Back & Sides: Black Walnut
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Neck: Mahogany
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Fingerboard: Laurel (12" Radius)
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Electronics: Takamine TP-4TD Preamp with Built-In Tuner, 3-Band EQ, and Gain Controls
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Nut & Saddle: Synthetic Bone (Split Bridge Saddle)
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Rosette: Abalone
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Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
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Tuners: Gold Die-Cast
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Binding: White Body Binding with Black Purfling
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Finish: Gloss Natural
Specifications
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Brand: Takamine
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Model: GN51CE NAT
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Body Shape: NEX Cutaway
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Top: Solid Spruce
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Back: Black Walnut
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Sides: Black Walnut
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Neck: Mahogany
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Fingerboard: Laurel
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Fingerboard Radius: 12"
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Scale Length: 644mm (25.35")
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Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.6875") – Note: Some listings may specify 43mm
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Frets: 20
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Electronics: TP-4TD
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Finish: Gloss Natural
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Case: GC-WN Gig Bag (Not Included)
Ideal For
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Performing Musicians: The TP-4TD preamp system delivers reliable, great-sounding amplified performance for any venue.
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Singer-Songwriters: The NEX body's silky balance and vocal-supporting tone make it an excellent choice for solo performers.
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Fingerstyle and Flatpickers: The solid spruce top and black walnut body handle both delicate fingerpicking and aggressive strumming with equal clarity.
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Studio Recording Artists: The rich, articulate acoustic tone records beautifully, while the onboard electronics make direct recording simple.
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Players Seeking Comfort: The slim mahogany neck and scaled-down jumbo body reduce fatigue during long practice and performance sessions.
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