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Takamine GD93CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural Gloss

$1,199.00
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TGD93CENAT
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Premium Looks. Professional Performance.

The Takamine GD93CE is a guitar that immediately stands out from the crowd. Featuring a stunning three-piece Black Walnut and Quilted Maple back, premium appointments throughout and Takamine's renowned stage-ready electronics, it delivers the kind of visual impact and performance normally associated with far more expensive instruments.

Built around a solid spruce top and Black Walnut body, the GD93CE produces a rich, articulate voice with impressive projection, excellent note separation and a balanced tonal character that suits everything from powerful strumming to intricate fingerstyle arrangements. Whether you're performing live, recording at home or simply enjoying an inspiring acoustic experience, the GD93CE feels every bit like a serious musician's instrument.

The comfortable cutaway design provides easy access to upper frets, while the professional-grade TK-40D preamp system ensures the guitar sounds every bit as impressive plugged in as it does acoustically.

Why You'll Love It

  • Solid Spruce Top – Delivers excellent projection, dynamic response and tonal clarity.
  • Three-Piece Black Walnut & Quilted Maple Back – Creates a distinctive visual statement while contributing to the guitar's balanced, articulate sound.
  • Black Walnut Back & Sides – Offers warmth, definition and excellent note separation.
  • Dreadnought Body Shape – Produces strong volume, projection and a full-bodied acoustic voice.
  • Venetian Cutaway – Comfortable access to higher frets for lead work and modern playing styles.
  • Takamine TK-40D Preamp System – Includes a built-in tuner, gain control, 3-band EQ, notch filter, mid contour switch and EQ bypass.
  • Bound Laurel Fingerboard – Smooth feel and premium appearance.
  • Synthetic Bone Nut & Split Saddle – Supports tuning stability, sustain and accurate intonation.
  • Gold Die-Cast Tuners – Reliable tuning performance with an upscale look.
  • Premium Cosmetic Appointments – Maple binding, abalone dot inlays, dark wood rosette and gloss finish complete the package.

Our Take

The GD93CE is one of the most overlooked guitars in Takamine's impressive lineup, offering exceptional quality and value.

While many players are initially drawn to the stunning three-piece back construction, what keeps them coming back is the sound. Black Walnut occupies an interesting tonal space, offering some of the warmth associated with mahogany while retaining a level of clarity and articulation that helps individual notes remain distinct within complex chords.

The result is a dreadnought that sounds full and powerful without becoming muddy. Strummers will appreciate the strong projection and punch, while fingerstyle players will notice excellent note separation and detail across the fretboard.

The electronics are another standout feature. Takamine has built its reputation on stage performance, and the TK-40D remains one of the most capable preamp systems available in this category. Features such as the notch filter, mid contour control and EQ bypass provide genuine tools for performers rather than simply ticking boxes on a specification sheet.

For players seeking a guitar that looks distinctive, performs confidently on stage and offers something more interesting than the typical spruce-and-mahogany formula, the GD93CE represents exceptional value.

Specifications

Body & Construction

  • Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
  • Top: Solid Spruce
  • Back: 3-Piece Black Walnut & Quilted Maple
  • Sides: Black Walnut
  • Finish: Natural Gloss

Neck & Fingerboard

  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Bound Laurel
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Scale Length: 644mm
  • Nut Width: 42.5mm
  • Inlays: Abalone Dot

Hardware

  • Bridge: Laurel with Synthetic Bone Split Saddle
  • Nut: Synthetic Bone
  • Machine Heads: Gold Die-Cast with Black Buttons
  • Rosette: Dark Wood Concentric Circles
  • Headcap: Laurel
  • Maple Body, Neck & Headstock Binding

Electronics

  • Takamine TK-40D Preamp System
  • Built-In Chromatic Tuner
  • 3-Band EQ
  • Gain Control
  • Mid Contour Switch
  • Notch Filter
  • EQ Bypass Switch