Takamine GD51 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
- Dreadnought body, full-size
- Spruce top, rosewood back and sides
- 25.354 inch scale length
- 12-inch radius bound rosewood fingerboard
- Split-saddle rosewood bridge
- Phosphor bronze strings
- 30 day warranty listed
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dreadnought with an unlaminated spruce top and rosewood body for big, bold strumming tone. The listing shows a short warranty and lists a pickup the bullets never mention.
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ASIN: B00E57DPGKModel: GD51Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Strumming big open chords is where the Takamine dreadnought shines, with a spruce top over rosewood back and sides. A split saddle rosewood bridge sharpens intonation for cleaner chords and single note runs.
Volume and full low end from a classic dreadnought shape are what it delivers. Electronics are not described in the bullets, so treat it as an acoustic only guitar.
Who it's for
Acoustic players who strum and flatpick unplugged will enjoy the volume. Gigging players who need to plug in should choose an acoustic-electric model.
Pros and cons
- Big dreadnought volume
- Rosewood body adds rich lows
- Split saddle improves intonation
- Slim mahogany neck
- Electronics unclear in listing
- Short warranty listed
- No case included
Performance notes
Projection comes from the large dreadnought body and spruce top moving a lot of air. Rosewood back and sides deepen the lows. The split saddle sets separate compensation for string groups, so chords stay in tune up the neck.
Specifications
| Brand | Takamine |
|---|---|
| Model | GD51 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Full-size dreadnought |
| Scale Length | 25.354 inches |
| Item dimensions | 44 x 6 x 20 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood, 12-inch radius, bound |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Color | Sunburst |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Not included |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 30 day |
| Other details | |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Bridge | Rosewood, split saddle |
Frequently asked questions
Can I plug the Takamine GD51 into an amp?
The bullets and description do not describe a pickup or preamp, even though the specs mention piezoelectric. Treat it as acoustic only unless the seller confirms electronics.
What body size is the Takamine GD51?
It is a full-size dreadnought.
What strings come on the Takamine GD51?
Phosphor bronze strings are listed.