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Takamine
Description
Featuring Takamine' sleek and curvaceous NEX-style body, the GN93CE is an acoustic/electric guitar with a solid top and special back construction that give it an upscale feel and distinctive sound. For players seeking a well-balanced guitar with great performance features and refined looks, the GD93CE has a solid spruce top, rosewood sides and a beautiful three-piece rosewood/quilt maple back. The slim mahogany neck and 12-radius bound rosewood fingerboard provide great feel and playability, while the onboard Takamine TK-40D preamp system gives you a built-in tuner, 3-band EQ and gain controls, mid-contour switch, notch filter and EQ bypass switch for the ultimate in versatility and sound quality.

The GN93CE's other premium features include maple body, neck and headstock binding; dark wood rosette and body purfling; synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle; rosewood headcap; abalone dot inlays; gold die-cast tuners with black buttons; and a beautiful gloss finish. Case sold separately.
Takamine GN93CE G Series NEX Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Takamine GN93CE G Series NEX Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Features
  • Body shape: NEX Cutaway
  • Bracing: Quartersawn "X"
  • Body back: 3-piece rosewood with quilt maple center
  • Body sides: Rosewood
  • Body top: Solid spruce
  • Neck material: Mahogany
  • Neck finish: Gloss
  • Scale length: 25.4" (644mm)
  • Fingerboard: Bound rosewood
  • Fingerboard radius: 12" (305mm)
  • Number of frets: 20
  • String nut: Synthetic bone
  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8mm)
  • Position inlays: Abalone dot
  • Special Electronics: Takamine TK-40D Preamp with Built-In Tuner
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Hardware Finish: Gold
  • Tuning Machines: Gold Die-Cast with Black Buttons
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP 16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges)
  • Color: Natural
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Case sold separately
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty on Japan-made, G Series, and Jasmine products.
5 year limited warranty on Jasmine Studio products.
No warrany on electronics or plating.
Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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Reviews

4.67

12 Reviews

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Must Buy!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Beautiful, clean, crisp sound, and great for the price.

Honestly, takamine has never been my first choice for acoustic guitars. But from the moment I picked this instrument up I was in love. It sounds AMAZING lower and higher on the neck. The cutaway on the guitar makes it easy to play higher notes as well. I was playing all of the higher end taylors and martins,and this one just felt and sounded better than the rest. The built in tuner and electronics are great, easy, and they stay true to the guitars sound while plugged in. It actually sounds more like a $1000-$1200 dollar guitar than a $550 one. This guitar is amazing for anything you want to do, and it's a great price. Highly recommended.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Unfortunately, would not buy again

This is a pleasure to play and the sound, unamplified, is robust, with a full bottom and bright highs. But the electronics are inadequate. With the split saddle, the pickup for the G string fails to deliver the full amplified sounds of the remaining strings. I returned one guitar and the replacement had the same problem, which tells me it's a design/manufacturing issue, not a one-off problem. I had a guitar tech try and fix it and was told, the way the pickup is positioned under the bridge, this was not possible. Playing chords are fine, but when finger or flat picking, you will distinctly notice the G string drop off in volume, to the point where you can barely hear it when plugged in to an amp.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing4
  2. Jamming3
  3. Small Venues3
  4. Recording1
Cons
  1. NONE1
  2. Not Consistent1
  3. Requires Constant Tuning1
  4. Battery life1
  5. Needed Pro Setup1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Feel7
  2. Stays In Tune7
  3. Fun To Play6
  4. Good Audio6
  5. Consistent4

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • Must Buy!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byArmando

    fromSacramento CA

    I have had mine for about a year now. I really like the neck width it's like butter compare to my Taylor, Yamaha, and Martin. I love the sound and the action of my guitar. This one is my go-to guitar, it's always available for me to play when I come home from work. I really ENJOY this guitar and I will definitely buy this guitar again and maybe buy the dreadnought too.

  • Great sounding Guitar

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byGary

    fromWarwick Rhode Island

    I use it for my own pleasure

  • Unfortunately, would not buy again

    3

    submitted4 years ago

    byMark S.

    fromAnn Arbor, MI

    This is a pleasure to play and the sound, unamplified, is robust, with a full bottom and bright highs. But the electronics are inadequate. With the split saddle, the pickup for the G string fails to deliver the full amplified sounds of the remaining strings. I returned one guitar and the replacement had the same problem, which tells me it's a design/manufacturing issue, not a one-off problem. I had a guitar tech try and fix it and was told, the way the pickup is positioned under the bridge, this was not possible. Playing chords are fine, but when finger or flat picking, you will distinctly notice the G string drop off in volume, to the point where you can barely hear it when plugged in to an amp.

  • Phenomenal, especially at this price

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byMusicwaveman

    fromCharleston SC

    This guitar amazed me. I've owned it for 6 months. now. I have Taylor's and Martins costing more than double this guitar and not only is it just bit more fun to play for me than those, it blows them out of the water when you plug this baby in. The electronics on this thing are insane. Unplugged, It has great tone and volume, for its body size. Obviously not going to sound like a jumbo or something but love it's tone. The materials, construction fit and finish are exceptional, minus maybe the tuner nobs, that are a kind of composite - plastic I'm guessing? But that's a minor quib. Everything else is A++. Set up nice. Low action with little to no buzzing unless your really hitting it hard (too hard). Neck is in the a little more narrow and shorter giving it a really fun feel - Like the much bigger brother of a GS Mini but WAAAY better feel. I like that because I have medium to large hands but shorter fingers. I use this now for all of my gigs; solo or with band. It can fill things out or it can cut through the band mix as needed. The EQ actually works well on this guitar. What can I say, I live it. Getting it on sale for about $550 made this a even sweeter deal. Thanks GC folks in North Charleston SC! Great staff you have there.

  • AWESOME GUITAR

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRONBO

    fromBELLA VISTA AR

    GREAT LOOKS AND PLAYS GREAT

  • Great guitar

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byNeil

    fromNY

    This is a great gigging guitar. Big sound, easy to play right out of the box. Looks and sounds beautiful.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRon

    fromMt. Laurel, NJ

    Where is this guitar made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Takamine GN93CE G is made in China.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byZ

    fromSan Diego, CA

    what does the NEX mean in the description?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's just the style.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bySteve

    fromParamus, NJ

    If I buy this guitar, do you set it up for me for free? Thanks

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is set up at the manufacturer

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byPik

    fromSLC, Utah

    What is the difference between NEX style and same model non-NEX.

    Open Reply - Beau
    The NEX style is referring to the cutaway on this guitar. This is a different style of cutaway than the non-nex.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBill

    fromOhio

    Do stores carry this guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar is available in most stores but you may want to contact the store directly to confirm availability.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJim

    fromStockton,Ca 95206

    Hi, Is this guitar Made in Japan? Item #: 1366817541424

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is made in China

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byfrank

    fromundisclosed

    Solid wood?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Top is solid. back and sides are laminate.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRaymond

    fromMichigan

    How deep is the guitar? How does it compare to a Dreadnought Taylor?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It's a bit deeper than a Dreadnought. It's a Jumbo style body style which will give it a deeper resonance.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byMichelle

    fromNC

    How much does a hard shell case for this guitar cost?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This guitar's case may be a special order due to the specific shape. Email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com and we can look into this for you.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byFRANK

    fromOAK FOREST, ILLINOIS

    Hello, I am trying to find a hard-shell case to fit my Takamine GN93CE. I went to my local GC store and they could not help. Nothing fir this guitar. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you Frank

    Open Reply -
    Normally with this I would suggest taking it to your local store and try out a bunch of cases, but you've already done that. The only other thing I can think of is give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can set up a special order through Takamine for the case.