• Takamine G90 Series Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar with Cutaway in Natural with 3 Piece Back Gloss Finish
  • Takamine G90 Series Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar with Cutaway in Natural with 3 Piece Back Gloss Finish

    Takamine G90 Series Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar with Cutaway in Natural with 3 Piece Back Gloss Finish

    Regular price $1,199.00
    Ships From Warehouse (May be subject to backorder)

    SKU: TGD93CENAT

    GD A distinguished acoustic/electric dreadnought guitar with a refined and contemporary look, the GD93CE features a solid top and special back construction, giving it an upscale feel and distinctive sound.

    For players seeking stage-worthy features and an uncommon look, the GD93CE features a solid spruce top, black walnut/maple sides and a beautiful three-piece black walnut/maple back. The slim mahogany neck and 12”-radius bound laurel fingerboard provide great feel and playability, while the onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp system gives you a built-in tuner, three-band EQ and gain controls, mid contour switch, notch filter and EQ bypass switch for the ultimate in versatility and sound quality.

    Other premium features include maple body, neck and headstock binding; dark wood rosette and body purfling; synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle; laurel headcap; abalone dot inlays; gold die-cast tuners with black buttons; and a beautiful gloss finish. Available in Natural.93CE

    Top Solid Spruce
    Back

    3-Piece Back Black Walnut/Maple
    Sides

    3-Piece Back Black Walnut/Maple
    Neck Mahogany
    Finger Board Laurel
    Nut Width 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
    Electronics Takamine TK-40D Preamp with Built-In Tuner
    Finish Natural

    The Takamine Story

    For more than half a century, Takamine has proudly dedicated itself to the art of fine guitar craftsmanship.

    Its longstanding devotion to innovation and continual improvement has placed it among the world’s premier acoustic guitar makers, with truly fine instruments that are the first choice of performing guitarists worldwide.

    With humble beginnings in 1959 as a small family-run guitar shop nestled at the foot of Mount Takamine in the central Japanese town of Sakashita, the fledgling company took the mountain’s name in 1962 and began in earnest the journey that led to the phenomenal success that is the modern Takamine company.

    The timeline outlines that remarkable evolution.

    Takamine Through The Years

    1959

    The small family-run instrument workshop that would later become the Takamine company is founded in the town of Sakashita, at the foot of Mount Takamine in central Japan.

     

    1962

    As guitar playing gains popularity in Japan, the small company is re-named as Takamine Gakki Ltd., after the mountain itself.

     

    1968

    The company grows to 60 employees and becomes a leading builder of classical guitars and mandolins. Luthier Mass Hirade arrives at Takamine and introduces many effective design and manufacturing improvements. The company later adds Hirade’s name to many of its classical guitar models in honor of his contributions.

     

    1975

    Hirade becomes Takamine’s president and launches efforts to bring the instruments to a much wider audience. Takamine guitars soon become available worldwide.

     

    1978

    Development of the under-saddle Palathetic™ pickup revolutionizes amplified acoustic guitar design.

     

    1979

    Takamine introduces its first acoustic-electric model, the PT-007S.

     

    1986

    The first “Natural” series guitar is introduced.

     

    1987

    Takamine marks its 25th anniversary with the introduction of its first Limited Edition guitar model, the EF25.

     

    1988

    Introduction of the Takamine parametric EQ (TP preamp; later redesigned as the AAP preamp).

     

    1989

    Innovative external battery box and replaceable preamp package systems are developed.

     

    1990

    The Steve Wariner signature model is introduced.

     

    1994

    Takamine pioneers the use of laser inlay work, resulting in remarkably intricate yet precise inlay designs.

     

    1995

    The Garth Brooks signature model is introduced.

     

    1999

    Fully automated precision neck machining developed. John Jorgensen signature models introduced.

     

    2004

    Debut of the first onboard acoustic guitar tube preamp, the CTP-1 Cool Tube®, and the Tri-ax “add-on” acoustic guitar pickup.

     

    2005

    Takamine opens a new headquarters and main factory in its longtime hometown, Sakashita, Japan. In the United States, Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry commissions Takamine to design its 80th anniversary commemorative guitar.

     

    2007

    Takamine introduces its 45th Anniversary guitar.

     

    2008

    The Kenny Chesney signature model is introduced.

     

    2009

    The Glen Frey signature model is introduced.

     

    2012

    Takamine celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    Toby Keith Signature model introduced.

     

    Craftsmanship

    At Takamine, we’re artisans and craftspeople at heart.

    We aim to craft guitars in an artful, thoughtful way—instruments that take your performance to new heights.

    High-volume builders use production machinery to speed up their output, but speed isn’t the issue for us—it’s the quality of the instrument.We’re proud of the level of our craftsmanship, and we invite you to see it for yourself by taking a close look at our instruments, part by part.

    The Delicate Soundboard Balance

    Spruce and cedar soundboards have been used for well over a millennium, and the modern bracing system has been around for at least 150 years. We use a traditional “X” bracing pattern on our steel-string models, differently voiced for each application.

    Rather than make any radical departures, we make many small changes that add up to a significant difference in volume, balance and richness. Takamine® soundboards are braced and voiced by hand—by tapping each top, a skilled luthier knows just how to shape the braces for the best possible response.

    The Fret Secret

    Most guitar makers don’t give frets enough credit—or attention. A good fret job can help a player reach new heights.

    Examine the frets on a Takamine. What you see is the work of a laser-guided fret finishing system that levels and crowns each fret to within 0.0001” of dead-on. Fret a note, notice how the string contacts the center line of the fret perfectly, and hear the clarity when you play. A good fret job can be the difference between a nice guitar and a great guitar.

    Appointments By Deluxe

    Takamine pioneered the use of uncommonly artistic and complex inlay work on guitars for working players. We’ve developed the art of design and the craft of precise inlay work far beyond the capabilities of most other guitar makers.

    Look closely at Takamine rosettes and inlays. Such meticulous handiwork is a clearly visible sign of our commitment to excellence in every element of our guitars.

    Skin Deep and More

    Your Takamine is beautiful on the outside, but beauty is more than skin deep. Look inside and see for yourself—finely sanded braces and meticulously cut linings display a level of hand craftsmanship fast disappearing from modern guitars.

    There’s a century-old phrase from the arts and crafts movement: “Anything worth doing is worth doing well.” That spirit lives on today at Takamine.

    Body Talk

    With their many distinctive curves, guitar bodies accommodate a wide range of frequencies. Different body shapes favor different frequencies, giving them a distinct tonal character.

    Dreadnoughts are typically louder, with stronger lows. Smaller bodies, such as our NEX, tend to be more balanced. A thinner body may project less but sound more pleasing. Play as many sizes as you can with comfort and sound in mind. Your choice is very personal—what sounds and feels best to you.

    Is There A Perfect Neck Shape?

    A century ago, the wide classical shape with a flat fingerboard was the only shape considered “proper,” but we’ve become more open-minded since then. Some players feel you can never be too thin, while others feel it’s far better to be fat. It’s that personal taste thing again.

    Takamine necks have an asymmetrical “C” shape—an ergonomic contour slightly thinner on the bass side of the neck so that it fits the natural shape of your hand. Overall, it’s thin from front to back and medium in width, with a gentle fingerboard arch. Perfectly comfortable.

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