Takamine GY93 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
- TAKGY93NAT-U
- Color
- Natural
. Description
Sound & Tone
The parlor body and solid spruce top give the GY93 a focused, articulate voice with clear note separation rather than boomy low end, while the laminated black walnut and maple back and sides keep the midrange tight and balanced. The short 24.5" scale reduces string tension for easier bending and relaxed fingerpicking, and the split-saddle bridge helps keep chords tidy up the neck. It suits fingerstyle players, blues and folk pickers, and singer-songwriters who want a compact guitar that sits neatly under vocals without overwhelming them.
Takamine GY93-NAT G-Series G90 Acoustic Guitar in Natural Finish
The GY93-NAT is a compact parlor-sized acoustic engineered to capture surprising depth and resonance from its efficient body design. The comfortable, ergonomic proportions reduce fatigue during long tracking sessions, while the smooth mahogany neck facilitates precise fingerwork through both delicate fingerstyle passages and driving chord work. This natural-finished instrument produces warm, articulate tone that translates clearly in intimate acoustic arrangements or fuller strumming contexts, sitting well in the mix whether layered or featured.
Construction & Materials
Built with a solid spruce top paired with laminated black walnut and maple back and sides, the GY93-NAT achieves balanced tonal projection ideal for capturing defined acoustic character in a parlor body format. The mahogany neck and laurel fingerboard with 12" radius provide comfortable playability, while maple binding on body and neck adds structural integrity and visual definition to the natural finish.
Recording Characteristics & Hardware
A 24.5" scale length and 1-11/16" nut width create a player-friendly setup suited to fingerstyle and standard chord voicings without compromise, supporting consistent articulation across multiple takes. Gold die-cast tuners with black buttons ensure reliable tuning stability through tracking sessions, while the split-saddle bridge design with synthetic bone nut and saddle optimizes intonation and sustain, critical for capturing clean, focused tones.
Key Features
- Body Shape: Parlor (New Yorker style)
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back & Sides: Laminated Black Walnut and Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Laurel with 12" radius
- Scale Length: 24.5"
- Nut Width: 1-11/16" (42.8 mm)
- Hardware: Gold die-cast tuners with black buttons
- Nut & Saddle: Synthetic bone
- Bridge: Split-saddle design
- Inlays: Abalone dots
- Finish: Gloss Natural
The GY93-NAT represents Takamine's commitment to responsive, balanced tone in a compact format—a versatile instrument that tracks cleanly in studio sessions and adapts to diverse acoustic production needs.
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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Specifications
| Body Style | Parlor |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Black Walnut/Quilt Maple/Black Walnut |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Scale Length | 25.3" Scale |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Nut Width | 42.8mm |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ fingerstyle
- ✓ folk
- ✓ studio sessions
- ✓ home recording
Not the best pick for
- – metal
- – hard rock
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What does open-box mean for this guitar?
This unit was unboxed, inspected, and set up by our technicians; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. It is sold at a reduced price and covered by our 30-day money-back return policy.
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle playing?
Yes. The 24.5" scale length, 1-11/16" nut width, responsive mahogany neck, and 12" radius fingerboard are specifically designed for comfortable, precise fingerstyle work and standard chord voicings.
How does the parlor size compare to a full-sized acoustic?
The parlor body is more compact and ergonomic than full-sized acoustics, making it easier to hold and play for extended periods, while the efficient design still delivers surprising depth and resonance without sacrificing balanced tonal projection.
What kind of tone should I expect?
The solid spruce top paired with laminated black walnut and maple back produces warm, balanced, articulate tone suited to intimate fingerstyle arrangements, folk, and studio recording—the combination achieves resonant, smooth projection characteristic of the parlor format.
What hardware and setup does this guitar include?
It features gold die-cast tuners with black buttons for reliable tuning stability, a split-saddle bridge design, synthetic bone nut and saddle for optimized intonation and sustain, and abalone dot inlays on the laurel fingerboard.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $43 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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