Takamine GD51CE LH NAT acoustic
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Takamine GD51CELH-NAT Cutaway Left Handed Guitar Natural
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- SKU
- TAKGD51CELHNAT
- Color
- Natural
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid spruce top over rosewood back and sides gives this dreadnought a broad, projecting voice with tight lows, clear mids and shimmering highs, while the 25.4" scale and .012–.053 strings add tension and definition for strong strumming attack. Fingerpickers get articulate note separation, and the cutaway opens up the upper frets for melodic lines and single-note work that full-body dreadnoughts make awkward. The TP-4TD preamp with three-band EQ and gain makes it equally at home plugged in for singer-songwriter sets, country, folk and acoustic rock on stage.
Takamine GD51CELH-NAT Cutaway Left Handed Guitar Natural
This left-handed dreadnought cutaway delivers the warm, balanced tone Takamine is known for, with excellent upper-fret access that makes recording lead passages and intricate fingerstyle arrangements genuinely comfortable. The natural finish showcases authentic wood character and develops rich harmonic complexity as the instrument seasons. At current pricing, you're acquiring legitimate Takamine quality and playability that yields studio-grade acoustic recordings typically requiring significantly higher-end instruments.
Recording Performance & Build
The dreadnought cutaway body style balances projection with accessibility—the horn cutaway eliminates reach limitations during extended tracking sessions, while the solid spruce top and rosewood back/sides deliver focused, articulate response ideal for layering acoustic textures. The mahogany neck with 12" radius and bound rosewood fingerboard create a responsive, stable playing surface across all 20 frets, maintaining consistent intonation and feel during overdubs and punch-ins.
Studio Electronics & Tone Shaping
Built-in Takamine TP-4TD preamp with integrated tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls lets you shape your acoustic signal directly into your interface or mixer without additional outboard gear. The synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle preserve acoustic clarity while supporting the factory-installed D'Addario EXP16 strings (.012–.053), ensuring consistent tone reproduction and reliable mic'ing properties across session takes.
Key Features
- Body Style: Dreadnought Cutaway, Left-Handed Configuration
- Top: Solid Spruce with Gloss Finish
- Back and Sides: Rosewood
- Internal Bracing: Quartersawn "X" pattern
- Neck: Mahogany, 12" radius
- Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.4" (644 mm) / Frets: 20
- Nut & Saddle: Synthetic Bone, 1.6875" nut width
- Machine Heads: Gold Die-Cast
- Electronics: Takamine TP-4TD Preamp (tuner, three-band EQ, gain controls)
- Strings: D'Addario EXP16 (.012–.053)
This instrument combines proven Takamine engineering with left-handed orientation and genuine acoustic materials—a rare combination at this price point that serves home-studio producers and engineers who demand both playability and tonal authenticity in their tracking chain.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | Under Saddle |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cutaway design good for, and does it affect tone?
The dreadnought cutaway horn eliminates the reach limitations of full-body acoustics, making upper-fret access and lead playing genuinely comfortable for fingerstyle and intricate work. The cutaway reduces overall body volume slightly, but Takamine's solid spruce top and rosewood construction preserve focused, articulate tone with clear treble response.
Is this guitar suitable for live performance?
Yes—it ships with a Takamine TP-4TD preamp featuring an integrated tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls, making it stage-ready without external amplification gear. The warm, balanced tone and synthetic bone nut deliver consistent reproduction under live conditions.
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
This is an intermediate to advanced player's instrument, best suited for folk, fingerstyle, singer-songwriter, and live performance work. The responsive mahogany neck with 12" radius and bound rosewood fingerboard support detailed technique across all 20 frets.
What comes installed on the guitar?
The guitar arrives with D'Addario EXP16 strings (0.012–0.053 gauge), synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle, and the Takamine TP-4TD preamp system. All electronics and hardware are factory-installed and ready to play.
How does the left-handed configuration affect availability or price?
Left-handed dreadnoughts with solid wood construction and integrated electronics are rare—this Takamine offers genuine playability and tone in a southpaw setup that typically commands a premium, making this a legitimate value if you play left-handed.
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