Takamine GD93-NAT G-Series G90 Acoustic Guitar in Natural Finish
Description
Takamine GD93-NAT G-Series G90 Acoustic Guitar in Natural Finish
The GD93-NAT delivers the responsive feel of a slim mahogany neck paired with a 12"-radius bound rosewood fingerboard that sits comfortably under the hand, making it equally at home for extended fingerpicking sessions or rhythmic strumming. This dreadnought combines a solid spruce top with a distinctive three-piece rosewood and quilt maple back, producing a refined, contemporary voice with clarity and warmth. The split-saddle rosewood bridge design ensures superior intonation across both chords and single-note passages.
Construction & Materials
The solid spruce top resonates with articulate projection, while the three-piece back construction featuring rosewood sides and a quilt maple center provides a distinctive tonal character and visual appeal. Premium appointments include maple binding on the body, neck, and headstock; a dark wood rosette and body purfling; synthetic bone nut and saddle; rosewood headcap; and abalone dot inlays throughout—all finishing touches that elevate the guitar's upscale feel.
Hardware & Playability
Gold die-cast tuning machines with black buttons provide reliable tuning stability and a refined appearance, while the 1.6875" nut width accommodates comfortable chord voicings and fingerstyle passages. A high-gloss natural finish protects the wood while showcasing the figure of the materials.
Key Features
- Body Style: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back & Sides: 3-Piece Rosewood with Quilt Maple Center
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood with 12" radius
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
- Bridge: Rosewood with Split-Saddle Design
- Nut & Saddle: Synthetic Bone
- Tuning Machines: Gold Die-Cast with Black Buttons
- Inlays: Abalone Dots
- Binding: Maple (Body, Neck, Headstock)
- Finish: Gloss Natural
The GD93-NAT stands ready for the stage, the studio, and the collection—a guitar engineered to hold its own through countless performances and reward serious players with consistent tone and playability night after night.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
Reviews
At a Glance
The Takamine GD93-NAT is a dreadnought acoustic built for fingerstyle and singer-songwriter work, with a slim mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard that feels responsive and comfortable for extended playing sessions. Its solid spruce top and three-piece rosewood/quilt maple back produce an articulate, warm tone with excellent clarity—ideal for folk, fingerpicking, and stage work where refined projection and balanced midrange matter. Premium appointments like maple binding, abalone inlays, and gold tuning machines deliver upscale feel and reliable tuning stability for gigging musicians.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The GD93-NAT is built for intermediate to advanced players. Its responsive slim mahogany neck and 12-inch-radius bound rosewood fingerboard reward developed technique, and the articulate tone character benefits from skilled fingerstyle and chord voicing control.
Is this guitar good for fingerstyle and singer-songwriter playing?
Yes. The 1.6875-inch nut width and comfortable neck profile support extended fingerpicking sessions, while the articulate, warm projection and balanced midrange make it excellent for intimate singer-songwriter arrangements and folk work.
What makes the tone of this guitar distinctive?
The solid spruce top provides articulate projection, while the three-piece back with rosewood sides and quilt maple center delivers a refined, contemporary voice with clarity and warmth. The split-saddle rosewood bridge ensures superior intonation across both chords and single-note passages.
What premium features does this guitar include?
The GD93-NAT features maple binding on the body, neck, and headstock; synthetic bone nut and saddle; gold die-cast tuning machines with black buttons; dark wood rosette and body purfling; rosewood headcap; and abalone dot inlays throughout.
How does this compare to other mid-tier dreadnoughts?
The GD93-NAT sits alongside models like the Yamaha FGX830C, Martin D-X2E, and Taylor 314ce. Its three-piece back construction and split-saddle bridge design offer distinctive tonal character and refined intonation that appeal to fingerstyle players and recording musicians seeking clarity and warmth.