Takamine’s Masterful G-series Dreadnought
Takamine G-series guitars offer traditional Takamine quality and features at player-friendly prices! The G-series GD11MCE Dreadnought strikes a fine balance between power and simplicity with solid tonewood selections and gig-ready electronics. A spruce top ensures plenty of volume with the type of dynamic sensitivity you’d expect from a much pricier instrument. Paired with spruce is sapele back and sides in a dreadnought body shape; sapele is tonally very similar to mahogany and infuses the GD11MCE with sweet-sounding midrange, not to mention sustain. Playability is easy up and down the neck, thanks to Takamine’s slim profile mahogany neck and a body cutaway that boosts upper-fret access. Musicians looking to gig and record will also be pleased with this guitar’s TP-4T electronics, which provide a classic amplified acoustic sound plus a built-in chromatic tuner and EQ for tweaking tone to taste.
Great woods, great price
G-series instruments offer incredible value that’s blown a number of Sweetwater guitarists away! It’s arguably the lowest you can expect to pay for a guitar made with solid tonewoods. The GD11MCE features sapele back and sides, a spruce top, a mahogany neck, and a highly playable Indian laurel fingerboard. The sapele back and sides give this guitar a strong focused voice that pairs well with the dreadnought body style. Sapele is widely recognized as a perfect budget-friendly substitute for mahogany and imparts a savory thickness to chords and fingerpicking. Meanwhile, the GD11MCE’s spruce top stirs brightness into the sound and adds the type of dynamic response you’d expect from a top-tier guitar (many of which feature spruce tops). The final garnish on the GD11MCE? A vintage-style satin finish, which gives this guitar a stunning aura of professional sophistication that looks and feels great.
Ready to serve
The GD11MCE doesn’t just look like a professional guitar, it also feels like one with performance-minded features that are nearly unmatched in its price range! Putting the GD11MCE to work at gigs, in the studio, or as a songwriting powerhouse is simple and easy. Onboard TP-4T electronics deliver straightforward but robust amplification with everything players could want or need from a built-in preamp. There’s versatile 3-band EQ with +/- 12dB slide controls, a chromatic tuner (with a high-visibility screen), a battery life indicator, and a gain knob for dialing in your amplified output. The TP-4T system is developed by Takamine in-house and runs off one 9-volt battery. And whether you’re plugging in or playing au naturel, playing the GD11MCE is incredibly comfortable, even during long sessions, due to a smooth Indian laurel fingerboard with 21 frets and a convenient cutaway. With features like this, you’re ready to tackle any musical scenario that calls for an acoustic guitar.
Takamine G-series GD11MCE Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Dreadnought body yields solid balance between good volume and articulate tone — a great all-purpose guitar!
- Sapele back and sides shape strong musical body akin to mahogany with rich sustain
- Spruce top infuses tone with dynamic playability and outstanding sound projection
- Body cutaway boosts your access to upper frets
- Low-gloss natural satin finish lends an old-school vibe and stunning looks
- Proprietary Takamine TP-4T electronics with built-in chromatic tuner and EQ for tweaking amplified tone
- Dovetail jointed mahogany neck with a slim profile for comfortable playing across many musical styles
- Indian laurel fingerboard with a 12-inch radius and 21 frets
