Takamine GY93 Acoustic Guitar in Gloss Natural
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Takamine GY93-NAT G-Series G90 Acoustic Guitar in Natural Finish
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- SKU
- TAKGY93NAT
- 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.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
Reviews
Specifications
| Body Style | Parlor |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
- ✓ Home Recording
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GY93 good for fingerstyle, or does it work for strumming too?
The GY93 excels at both. Its 24.5" scale and 1-11/16" nut width are optimized for fingerstyle articulation and precise voicings, but the balanced, resonant tone and efficient body design handle fuller strumming contexts equally well.
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The GY93 works for beginners through advanced players. Its comfortable ergonomics and responsive mahogany neck make it accessible to learners, while its articulate tone and playability support nuanced fingerstyle and studio work at any level.
Why choose the GY93 over a full-sized dreadnought?
The parlor body is easier to hold for extended sessions, doesn't demand as much physical reach, and cuts through mixes without overwhelming other instruments—making it ideal for home recording, intimate live settings, and fingerstyle work where clarity matters.
What's included with the guitar, and does it hold tune well?
The GY93 ships as a guitar only. It features gold die-cast tuners with black buttons and a synthetic bone nut and saddle for stable intonation and reliable tuning retention across playing and tonal demands.
Is this a good fit for folk, singer-songwriter, and home recording?
Yes. The warm, balanced, articulate tone is designed specifically for folk, fingerstyle, and singer-songwriter contexts, and its compact, resonant design is ideal for home studio recording where projection and clarity are valued.
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 $49 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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