Takamine GN11MCE NS Acoustic Electric Guitar Natural Satin
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Sound & Tone
All-mahogany construction across the top, back, sides, and neck gives this NEX cutaway a warm, midrange-forward voice with even sustain rather than a bright, scooped shimmer, making it a natural fit for acoustic blues, fingerstyle, and roots playing. The 25.4-inch scale and 42.5mm nut width keep string spacing articulate enough for individual note definition while still handling flatpicking and strumming, and the cutaway opens up the upper frets for melodic work. Plugged in, the TP-4T system with onboard EQ and chromatic tuner lets you shape that woody midrange for small stages without extra outboard gear.
Takamine GN11MCE NS Acoustic Electric Guitar Natural Satin
This all-mahogany NEX cutaway delivers a warm, woody response that captures acoustic blues, fingerstyle, and roots music with natural clarity and midrange presence. The low-gloss natural satin finish reflects a time-worn character that translates well to recordings and develops character with studio use. Built-in stage-ready electronics enable direct tracking and live applications without external processing gear.
Playability & Tonal Construction
The NEX cutaway body balances responsive note articulation with comfort during long tracking sessions, while the 42.5mm nut width delivers precise string separation ideal for fingerstyle tracking and conventional picking techniques. All-mahogany construction—top, back, sides, and neck—establishes a cohesive tonal foundation with consistent sustain and midrange presence across the instrument's range, anchoring the signal in a mix without requiring tonal compensation.
Electronics & Direct Tracking Capability
The integrated TP-4T system includes a built-in equalizer and chromatic tuner, eliminating external preamps or signal chains on direct sessions. This setup enables immediate DI recording and live monitoring without additional gear or interface modifications.
Key Features
- NEX Cutaway body shape for ergonomic upper-fret access
- All-mahogany construction: top, back, sides, and neck
- Laurel fingerboard
- Scale length: 644mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 42.5mm
- Overall length: 1053.9mm
- Body width: 398.1mm with 110mm depth
- TP-4T electronics with equalizer and chromatic tuner
- Natural Satin finish for a vintage aesthetic
- Compatible with optional GC-WN hardcase (not included)
This Takamine pairs approachable all-mahogany tonewood, session-ready electronics, and a refined finish in a cutaway format suited to acoustic recording across multiple genre applications.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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Specifications
| Frets | 21 Frets |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Acoustic Blues, Fingerstyle, Folk, Worship |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm, woody, midrange-focused, consistent sustain, articulate |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Hard Rock (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the TP-4T electronics system include?
The TP-4T system features a built-in equalizer for tone shaping and a chromatic tuner, so you can tune on stage and adjust your tone without additional gear or floor pedals.
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle playing?
Yes. The 42.5mm nut width provides articulate string spacing ideal for fingerstyle work, and the warm, midrange-focused all-mahogany tone complements both fingerpicking and conventional picking.
What is the body shape and why does it matter?
The NEX cutaway body gives you ergonomic access to upper frets while maintaining comfort during long playing sessions, making it practical for gigging and studio work.
Is this guitar good for metal or hard rock?
No. The warm, woody, midrange-focused tone is optimized for acoustic blues, fingerstyle, folk, and worship music rather than metal or hard rock styles.
What are the body materials and dimensions?
The guitar features all-mahogany construction (top, back, sides, and neck) with overall length 1053.9mm, body width 398.1mm, depth 110mm, and a 644mm scale length.
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 $38 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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