Takamine GN93CE Acoustic Electric Lefty Guitar Natural Finish
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Takamine GN93CE Acoustic Electric Lefty Guitar Natural Finish
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- SKU
- TAKGN93CELHNAT
- Color
- Natural
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing over a three-piece black walnut/maple back gives this NEX-body Takamine a bright, articulate voice with tight, controlled sustain and clear note separation, helped along by the synthetic bone nut and saddle. The mid-sized body and .012–.053 strings favor strummed accompaniment and flatpicking that stays defined rather than boomy, while the single cutaway and 12"-radius slim mahogany neck open up higher-position fingerstyle and melodic work. Onstage, the TK-40D preamp's three-band EQ, mid contour switch, and notch filter let left-handed players shape the plugged-in tone and tame feedback without extra gear, suiting singer-songwriter, folk, and country settings.
Takamine GN93CE Acoustic Electric Lefty Guitar Natural Finish
The GN93CE is a left-handed acoustic electric built on a NEX-style body that balances compact ergonomics with robust tonal capacity. The slim mahogany neck and 12" fingerboard radius make it comfortable for extended playing sessions, while the single cutaway design provides access to upper frets without sacrificing the body mass needed for projection and resonance.
Recording & Tonal Character
This model pairs a solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing and a three-piece black walnut/maple back, yielding a bright, articulate response with controlled sustain that translates clearly through DI recordings and sits well in dense mixes. The laurel bridge and synthetic bone nut/saddle maintain consistent intonation and contribute to clean note definition across the fingerboard, ensuring reliable tracking and minimal tuning drift during extended sessions.
Onboard Processing & Studio Integration
The onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp system includes a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, mid contour switch, notch filter, and gain controls—allowing you to shape your signal at the source before hitting your interface or mixer. A 20-fret laurel fingerboard with dot inlays and gold die-cast tuning machines (black buttons) provide the hardware stability and left-handed ergonomics needed for consistent takes in the studio.
Key Features
- NEX-style body with single cutaway
- Solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing
- Three-piece black walnut/maple back
- Slim mahogany neck with 12" fingerboard radius
- Laurel fingerboard with dot inlays; 20 frets, 25.354" scale length
- 1.6875" nut width
- Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass
- Left-handed orientation
- Laurel bridge and synthetic bone nut/saddle
- Gold die-cast tuning machines with black buttons
- D'Addario steel strings (.012–.053)
- Gloss natural finish
This left-handed GN93CE delivers professional Takamine quality and playability at a price significantly below retail, making it an exceptional choice for southpaw players or collectors seeking this specific configuration.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Auditorium Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Frets | 21 Frets |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Pickups | Under Saddle |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Studio Sessions, Live Performance, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Fingerstyle |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Bright, articulate, controlled sustain, balanced midrange, responsive |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Hard Rock, Drop Tunings (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar truly left-handed, or is it just a mirrored right-handed model?
This is a proper left-handed design with the tuning machines, nut width, and body contours oriented for left-handed players. The gold die-cast tuning machines feature black buttons and are positioned for southpaw comfort, and the 1.6875" nut width is scaled for left-handed ergonomics.
What kind of preamp and onboard electronics does it have?
It features the Takamine TK-40D preamp system with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, mid contour switch, notch filter, gain controls, and EQ bypass. All tone-shaping is available onboard, so you can dial in your sound without external gear.
What genres and playing styles work best with this guitar?
The GN93CE excels at folk, singer-songwriter, and fingerstyle playing, with a bright, articulate response and controlled sustain that sits well in these contexts. It's not optimized for metal or hard rock, and the standard tuning and body design make drop tunings impractical.
How does the body shape affect playability and tone?
The NEX-style body balances compact ergonomics with robust tonal capacity, while the single cutaway provides upper-fret access without sacrificing body mass. The slim mahogany neck and 12" fingerboard radius minimize hand fatigue during extended sessions.
How does this compare to other left-handed acoustic-electrics in its price range?
The GN93CE delivers professional-grade hardware and a responsive TK-40D electronics package at a significant discount to retail, positioning it as exceptional value for serious left-handed players. Comparable models like the Taylor 814ce and Martin OMCPA5 command higher prices for similar playability and tone character.
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 $63 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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