Takamine GD21CE SM Satin Molasses Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons

Takamine GD21CE SM Satin Molasses Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons is an acoustic-electric guitar with a solid spruce top and sapele back and sides, a satin molasses, with matching molasses-colored binding finish, a cutaway and built-in electronics (Takamine TP-3G preamp with three-band EQ and a chromatic tuner), tuned E-A-D-G-B-E. It comes with 12 months of Rock Like The Pros online guitar lessons for all levels, including weekly live Zoom lessons.

Specifications

SKU	TAKGD21CESM
Model	GD21CE
Body shape	Dreadnought Cutaway
Strings	6, steel
Top	Solid Spruce
Back	Sapele
Sides	Sapele
Neck	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Finish	Satin Molasses, with matching molasses-colored binding
Electronics	Takamine TP-3G preamp with three-band EQ and a chromatic tuner
Length	1049 mm (41.30 in)
Depth at end	125 mm (4.92 in)
Compatible case (sold separately)	Takamine CTAKSH200A semi-hard case
Tuning	E-A-D-G-B-E

Measurements

Nut width	42.5 mm (1.67 in)
Scale length	644 mm (25.35 in)
Width	402.5 mm (15.85 in)

What is included

• Takamine GD21CE SM Acoustic-Electric Guitar
• 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership: online guitar lessons for all levels, with video lessons, tabs, backing tracks and weekly live Zoom lessons

WARRANTY - Takamine Limited Warranty

Common questions

What is the difference between the Takamine GD21CE SM and the GY21E SM?

The GD21CE is a full-size dreadnought cutaway and the GY21E is the more compact New Yorker body, which is easier to hold in your lap. Both come in Satin Molasses with a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, a rosewood fingerboard, and the TP-3G preamp.

How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?

After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.

Is the Takamine GD21CE solid wood or laminate?

The Takamine GD21CE has a solid spruce top and sapele back and sides.

Does the Takamine GD21CE have a pickup?

Yes. The Takamine GD21CE has built-in electronics (Takamine TP-3G preamp with three-band EQ and a chromatic tuner), plus a cutaway for reaching the higher frets.

How is the Takamine GD21CE tuned?

The Takamine GD21CE is tuned E-A-D-G-B-E.

Who is the Takamine GD21CE for?

The Takamine GD21CE suits guitar players who want a comfortable, good-sounding instrument for practice and playing out. Its solid spruce top gives a bright and clear sound with more volume and depth than an all-laminate guitar. The built-in pickup lets you plug into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.

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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS

This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.

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