Description
Takamine GD20 NS Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar with a solid cedar top, okoume back and sides, a mahogany neck, an ovangkol fingerboard, and a Natural Satin finish.
I've been playing guitar for over 30 years. I started as a studio musician in Los Angeles, and now I run Terry Carter Music Store and a music education platform that has taught thousands of students how to play.
The Takamine GD20 pairs a solid cedar top with okoume back and sides for a warm, detailed tone that suits a wide range of styles. Cedar tops tend to sound warmer and darker than spruce, which makes this dreadnought a nice alternative if you like a softer voice. The slim satin-finish mahogany neck and 12" radius ovangkol fingerboard keep it comfortable to play.
What's Included With Your Guitar
πΈ Takamine GD20 NS Acoustic Guitar ($449 value) Factory new, with the Takamine limited warranty.
π 12-Month Rock Like The Pros Premium Membership ($240 value) Full access to every course at rocklikethepros.com, beginner through advanced. Video lessons, tabs, and backing tracks designed to take you wherever you want to go on guitar. Plus weekly live Zoom lessons with me, included with every Premium membership. Ask questions in real time, get personalized feedback, and learn alongside other guitarists in the community.
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Specifications
| SKU | TAKGD20NS |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Dreadnought |
| Strings | 6, steel |
| Top | Solid Cedar |
| Back | Okoume |
| Sides | Okoume |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ovangkol, 12" radius |
| Finish | Natural Satin |
| Electronics | None (acoustic only) |
| Nut, saddle and bridge | Synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle; pin-less split-saddle ovangkol bridge |
| Inlays | Pearloid dot inlays |
| Tuners | Chrome die-cast |
| Nut width | 42.8 mm (1.69 in) |
| Scale length | 643 mm (25.31 in) |
| Length | 1046.7 mm (41.21 in) |
| Width | 398.6 mm (15.69 in) |
| Depth at end | 125 mm (4.92 in) |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Compatible case (sold separately) | Takamine CTAKSH200A semi-hard case |
| Warranty | Takamine Limited Warranty |
Common questions
What tuning does the Takamine GD20 use?
Standard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.
Is the GD20 a solid-wood guitar?
The top is solid cedar, which is the part of the guitar that matters most for tone and projection. The back and sides are okoume, and the neck is mahogany.
Does the GD20 have onboard electronics?
No. The GD20 is an acoustic-only guitar with no pickup or preamp. If you want to plug into an amp or PA, look at GD20CE, the electric version.
Can I plug the GD20 into an amp?
Not as it comes, because there is no pickup or preamp. You would need to add an aftermarket pickup, or choose the GD20CE, which has onboard electronics.
Is the GD20 right-handed or left-handed?
This listing is the right-handed GD20 NS. Takamine also makes left-handed versions of some models, and we list those separately where available.
Does the GD20 come with a case?
No. Takamine does not include a case with the GD20. The compatible case is the Takamine CTAKSH200A semi-hard case, which is sold separately.
What is the difference between the Takamine GD20 NS and the GN20 NS?
The GD20 NS is a dreadnought and the GN20 NS has Takamine's more compact NEX body. Both have a solid cedar top, okoume back and sides, a mahogany neck, a Natural Satin finish, and no onboard electronics.
How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?
After you order, we email you a link to claim your free 12-month Rock Like The Pros membership. The membership covers every course from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons.
Is shipping really free?
Yes. Shipping is free and insured anywhere in the continental US. You'll get tracking as soon as it ships.
What warranty does the GD20 have?
It is covered by the Takamine Limited Warranty.
What if I'm not happy with the guitar?
30-day return policy. We want you to love it. If you don't, we'll make it right.
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