Takamine GD90CE-ZC Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar Natural With G
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- SKU
- TAKGD90CEZCNAT
- Color
- Natural
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid spruce top gives this dreadnought clear, projecting attack, while the ziricote back and sides push a warm, focused voice with pronounced lower midrange and solid low-end presence — rosewood-like, but with extra density. The mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard round out a midrange that stays sweet and articulate, making it well suited to strummed rhythm work, flatpicking, and singer-songwriter accompaniment where the guitar needs to fill space on its own. The 25.3" scale and cutaway with 14th-fret neck joint keep upper positions reachable for lead lines and fingerstyle passages, and the TP4TD electronics carry that voicing into a PA for live playing.
Takamine GD90CE-ZC Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar Natural With Gig Bag
The GD90CE-ZC delivers a distinctive cutaway design that captures full dreadnought resonance while enabling comfortable upper-fret access for layered arrangements and overdubs.25.3" scale and 42.5mm nut width provide an ergonomic platform for tracking finger-picked passages and complex fingerstyle parts. The rare ziricote back and sides produce a warm, focused tone with pronounced lower midrange that reads distinctly in the mix, setting this model apart from conventional construction.
Tone & Materials for Recording
The solid spruce top paired with ziricote back and sides creates a tone character marked by clarity and midrange sweetness that translates well across production contexts—ziricote's tonal profile resembles rosewood but with added solidity and low-end presence that anchors acoustic tracks without muddiness. The mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard reinforce this voicing, while the abalone inlay and rosette along with maple binding reflect the instrument's construction quality and consistency from take to take.
Playability & Session Versatility
The 14th fret neck joint on this cutaway design grants practical access to higher positions without sacrificing body resonance, enabling multi-octave arrangements and capo work across your recordings. The TP4TD electronics integrate seamlessly for reliable direct capture and studio monitoring, paired with gold open-gear butterbean tuners that hold pitch stability across tracking sessions and offer smooth action for quick tuning between takes.
Key Features
- Solid Spruce top
- Ziricote back and sides
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Dreadnought cutaway body shape
- 25.3" scale length
- 42.5mm nut width
- 12" fingerboard radius with medium frets
- Takamine TP4TD electronics
- Gold open-gear butterbean tuners
- Maple binding with abalone inlay and rosette
- Gloss Natural finish; includes GB W gig bag
This GD90CE-ZC combines rare materials, thoughtful construction, and proven electronics into a dreadnought that captures acoustic depth while delivering studio-ready amplification for producer-friendly workflow.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | Under Saddle |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Made In | Japan |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Worship
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes ziricote different from the typical rosewood or mahogany you find on other dreadnoughts?
Ziricote is a rare tonewoods that resembles rosewood sonically but delivers added solidity and presence in the low end. Paired with solid spruce, it creates a warm, focused tone with pronounced lower midrange and clear, sweet character in the mids—a distinctive voice that stands out from conventional back-and-side construction.
Can I comfortably play high frets on a cutaway dreadnought without losing acoustic resonance?
Yes. The 14th fret neck joint on this cutaway design grants practical access to higher positions while maintaining full body resonance. You get genuine upper-fret playability without the acoustic compromise of shallow cutaway designs.
What electronics come with this guitar, and how do they perform live?
The guitar ships with Takamine TP4TD electronics, which integrate seamlessly for reliable stage amplification. Paired with gold open-gear butterbean tuners, you get smooth, stable tuning and a vintage aesthetic that matches the guitar's overall refinement.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
This model excels in folk, country, worship, studio sessions, and live performance. Its warm, midrange-focused tone is not well-suited to metal or djent styles.
What is included with this guitar?
The GD90CE-ZC comes with a GB W gig bag for protection and transport. The guitar features a gloss natural finish and includes all the hardware and electronics described.
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