Takamine Guitar GD51

Warm and Resonant Dreadnought Tone

The Takamine GD51 is a classy dreadnought-style acoustic guitar from the G Series, featuring deluxe cosmetic appointments and solid-top construction for a warm, resonant sound that brings out the best in your music. Ideal for players across Australia seeking versatile tone and playability, it combines a solid spruce top with black walnut back and sides for bold, full-bodied projection. Available in Natural Gloss (NAT) and Brown Sunburst (BSB) finishes, it’s a reliable choice for folk, blues, country, and more.

High-Quality Performance

The GD51 delivers a big, bold tone expected from a dreadnought:

• Body: Dreadnought shape with a solid spruce top for bright, articulate highs and robust lows, paired with black walnut back and sides for warmth and resonance. The quartersawn X bracing enhances volume, sustain, and clarity, making it suitable for strumming or fingerpicking.
• Tone: Warm and resonant with a full-bodied response, offering versatility for various genres. The spruce top provides projection that improves with age, while the walnut adds a rich, balanced midrange.
• Neck: Mahogany with a slim profile and satin finish for comfortable playability, especially for smaller hands. The bound laurel fingerboard has a 12″ radius, 20 frets, and a 42.5 mm nut width for smooth fretting.
• Bridge: Laurel with synthetic bone saddle for accurate intonation and sustain.
• Tuners: Chrome die-cast for reliable tuning stability.
• Strings: Typically light-gauge for easy playability and balanced tone.

Users appreciate its build and sound, with a review noting, “The GD51 combines a solid spruce top with black walnut back and sides that produce a big, bold sound.” The slim neck favors smaller hands, though some suggest a setup to optimize action for faster playing.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Natural Gloss (NAT) or Brown Sunburst (BSB) with deluxe appointments like binding and rosette for an elegant look.
• Aesthetics: Features a classic dreadnought design with chrome hardware and a simple rosette.
• Build Quality: Solid spruce top with laminated walnut back/sides, dovetail neck joint for vibration transfer, and synthetic bone nut/saddle for tonal clarity. The quartersawn X bracing ensures structural integrity.

Backed by a 2-year warranty, the GD51 is built for reliability. Prices range from AUD 500–700 at Australian retailers.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Dreadnought, solid spruce top, black walnut back/sides
• Neck: Mahogany, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: Bound laurel, 12″ radius, 20 frets
• Bridge: Laurel with synthetic bone saddle
• Tuners: Chrome die-cast
• Bracing: Quartersawn X
• Nut/Saddle: Synthetic bone
• Warranty: 2 years

Notes

• No Electronics – Pure acoustic; for amplified use, consider the GD51CE variant with cutaway and preamp.
• Setup Recommendation – Professional setup advised to optimize action and intonation.
• Care Instructions – Store in a gig bag (~$50–$100 AUD) to protect the gloss finish; clean with a soft cloth.
• Warranty – Verify with retailer; register with Takamine for support.

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