Takamine GD21CE Acoustic Electric Guitar Satin Molasses
Description
Takamine GD21CE Acoustic Electric Guitar Satin Molasses
The GD21CE puts a comfortable dreadnought cutaway in your hands with a satin molasses finish that stays put during long sets. Its solid spruce top paired with sapele back and sides delivers a warm, balanced tone with articulate midrange clarity and defined low-end response that cuts through in a live mix. Built-in Takamine TP-3G electronics with a tuner and 3-band EQ give you the flexibility to play unplugged in the practice room or plug into an amp for small venue gigs without breaking a sweat.
Construction & Tone
The solid spruce top responds with clarity and projects with authority, while the sapele back and sides add warmth to your tone without muddying the midrange. A mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard give you a fast, durable playing surface, with the dreadnought body shape engineered to maintain punch and articulation across the frequency spectrum—no matter how hard you dig in.
Electronics & Playability
The TP-3G system includes a built-in chromatic tuner for fast stage setup and a 3-band parametric EQ (bass, midrange, treble) with ±12dB of range per band, letting you dial in your tone for any amplified room. The 42.5mm nut width and 644mm scale length sit right in your hands, with balanced string spacing that works equally well for fingerpicking passages and flatpicked drive.
Key Features
- Solid spruce top
- Sapele back and sides
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Dreadnought cutaway body shape
- Satin molasses finish
- 42.5mm nut width
- 644mm scale length
- 1049mm overall length
- Takamine TP-3G electronics with built-in tuner
- 3-band EQ with ±12dB range per frequency
The GD21CE pairs road-tested construction with reliable electronics in a platform that handles studio sessions, intimate venues, and serious rehearsals—the kind of guitar that earns its place in your collection through consistent performance.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
Reviews
At a Glance
The Takamine GD21CE is a dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric built for fingerpickers and singer-songwriters who need reliable amplified tone without sacrificing unplugged playability. Its solid spruce top with sapele back and sides delivers warm, articulate midrange clarity and defined low-end response—cutting through live sound reinforcement while sounding natural in the hands during three-hour sets. The built-in TP-3G tuner and 3-band parametric EQ give you instant setup and real-time tone shaping, making this guitar road-ready for small venues and living rooms alike.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Acoustic Singer-Songwriter
- ✓ Home Recording
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The GD21CE works for beginners through advanced players; its comfortable neck dimensions and balanced dreadnought body make it accessible for developing technique, while professional-grade construction and built-in electronics serve experienced performers recording or gigging.
Does it come with built-in amplification or just electronics?
It has built-in Takamine TP-3G pickup electronics with a chromatic tuner and 3-band parametric EQ (±12dB per band); you plug it into an external amp or mixer to amplify the signal—no onboard amp.
How does the cutaway body affect tone compared to a full dreadnought?
The cutaway dreadnought sacrifices no meaningful low-end or projection from the body; it simply gives you fretboard access above the 12th fret, making it ideal for lead lines and higher-register arrangements without compromising the warm, defined tone.
What genres does this guitar handle best?
The GD21CE excels at folk, acoustic singer-songwriter, and home recording; its warm midrange and articulate projection suit fingerpicking and strumming in those styles, while its electronics make small-venue gigging straightforward.
How does the nut width compare to other acoustics, and does it feel cramped?
At 42.5mm, the nut is standard for dreadnoughts and provides balanced spacing for both fingerpicking and flatpicking without feeling crowded—comfortable for most hand sizes across beginner through advanced levels.