Takamine GY51E BSB New Yorker Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons

Takamine GY51E BSB New Yorker Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons is an acoustic-electric guitar with a solid spruce top and black walnut back and sides, a gloss brown sunburst finish and built-in electronics (Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls), 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	TAKGY51EBSB
Model	GY51E
Body shape	New Yorker
Strings	6, steel
Top	Solid Spruce
Back	Black Walnut
Sides	Black Walnut
Neck	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Laurel
Finish	Gloss Brown Sunburst
Electronics	Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls
Headstock	Old-school slot headstock
Compatible case (sold separately)	Takamine CTAKSH400A semi-hard case
Tuning	E-A-D-G-B-E

Measurements

Nut width	42.5 mm (1.67 in)
Scale length	630 mm (24.80 in)

What is included

• Takamine GY51E BSB 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 GY51E BSB and the GY51E NAT?

The GY51E BSB and the GY51E NAT are the same guitar, a New Yorker-sized acoustic-electric with a solid spruce top, black walnut back and sides, a mahogany neck, a slot headstock, and the TP-4TD preamp. The only difference is the finish: Gloss Brown Sunburst versus Gloss Natural.

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 GY51E solid wood or laminate?

The Takamine GY51E has a solid spruce top and black walnut back and sides.

Does the Takamine GY51E have a pickup?

Yes. The Takamine GY51E has built-in electronics (Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls).

How is the Takamine GY51E tuned?

The Takamine GY51E is tuned E-A-D-G-B-E.

Who is the Takamine GY51E for?

The Takamine GY51E 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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