Takamine GD51 Acoustic Guitar in Gloss Natural Open Box
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- Open box from our own stock: unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs
- Otherwise new and unplayed, original packaging and factory accessories
- Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy
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- SKU
- TAKGD51NAT-U
- Color
- Natural
Description
Sound & Tone
The solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides give this dreadnought a broad, projecting voice with warm, articulate low end and clear top-end sparkle that opens up as the top is played in. The split-saddle rosewood bridge keeps chords and single-note lines in tune with one another, so strummed passages stay defined rather than muddy. With its slim mahogany neck and 12-inch fingerboard radius, it handles both fingerstyle picking and flatpicked rhythm work, suiting folk, country, and singer-songwriter playing where volume and full-register response matter.
Takamine GD51-NAT G-Series G50 Acoustic Guitar in Natural Finish
The GD51-NAT is a solid-top dreadnought engineered to capture warm, resonant tone across all registers—ideal for tracking acoustic parts in the studio or layering texture into mixes. The slim mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard sit naturally in hand, supporting both fingerstyle tracking and rhythmic flatpicking sessions. This is the kind of instrument that rewards consistent playing and microphone placement with legitimate tonal depth and predictable acoustic response.
Construction & Materials
The pairing of a solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides delivers the big, bold tone expected from a dreadnought platform—providing clear projection and articulation that translates well to close-mic techniques and room recordings. The split-saddle rosewood bridge design ensures superior intonation, allowing chord voicings and single-note runs to speak with clarity and sweetness across the frequency range, making punch-in sessions and overdubs seamless.
Playability & Session Reliability
The 12-inch radius fingerboard and slim neck profile create a comfortable platform for fingerstyle and flatpicking work during extended recording sessions. Hardware includes a synthetic bone nut and saddle for stable tuning between takes, gold die-cast tuners for reliable mechanical performance that holds pitch through multiple passes, and cosmetic details like mother-of-pearl dot inlays, an abalone rosette, and a rosewood headcap that reinforce the instrument's build quality and consistency.
Key Features
- Dreadnought body style with classic proportions for projection and resonance
- Solid spruce top for responsive tonal dynamics
- Rosewood back and sides for warm, articulate bass response
- Mahogany neck with slim profile and 12-inch radius
- Bound rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays
- Rosewood bridge with split-saddle design for superior intonation
- Synthetic bone nut and saddle for tuning stability
- Gold die-cast tuning machines for reliable mechanical performance
- Abalone rosette inlay detail
- Gloss finish in natural color
- Dimensions: 109.73 x 49.53 x 14.73 cm (Length x Width x Depth)
The GD51-NAT combines legitimate solid-top construction with refined hardware and mechanical stability, making it a dependable choice for producers and engineers tracking acoustic parts that need to sit naturally in the mix and withstand the demands of studio workflow.
Open Box - our own stock. This unit was unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs in Temecula; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. Sold as open box at a reduced price. Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
More Information
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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About this open-box unit
| Condition | Open box - from our own stock, sold at a reduced price |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $66 under the new unit ($549) |
| Includes | Original packaging and all factory accessories |
| Returns | 30-day money-back return policy |
Prefer a brand-new one? Takamine GD51 Acoustic Guitar in Gloss Natural is in the catalog at $549.
Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought |
|---|---|
| Frets | 20 Frets |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Pickups | Soundhole |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Folk, Country, Worship, Fingerstyle, Singer-Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm, resonant, articulate bass, responsive, bold projection |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does open-box mean, and is the guitar new?
This unit was unboxed, inspected, and set up by our techs—it is unplayed and ships in original packaging with all factory accessories. Open-box pricing reflects the reduced cost of demo inventory; the guitar is fully functional and covered by our 30-day money-back return policy.
Is the GD51 suitable for beginners?
Yes. The slim neck profile and 12-inch radius fingerboard make it comfortable for players of all levels, and the responsive solid-top construction rewards consistent practice. It's equally at home for intermediate and advanced players seeking dependable tonal depth.
What genres and playing styles does this guitar handle best?
The GD51 excels in folk, country, worship, fingerstyle, and singer-songwriter contexts. The dreadnought body delivers natural projection and resonance for these styles; it is not designed for metal or djent playing.
How does the GD51 compare to other budget dreadnoughts?
The GD51 sits alongside the Martin D-10, Yamaha FG830, and Fender CD-60S—all solid-top instruments in this price range. The Takamine's slim neck, split-saddle bridge design, and bound rosewood fingerboard offer refined hardware and articulate intonation at an exceptional value.
What's included with the guitar?
The GD51 ships with all factory accessories in the original packaging. Our techs have completed a full setup, ensuring tuning stability and playability out of the box.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $34 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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