Takamine GY21E SM

• G-Series Specials acoustic guitar
• Handy New Yorker body
• Solid spruce top and laminated mahogany body
• Satin molasses finish
• Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
• 21 frets with Dot inlays
• 42.5 mm nut width and 630 mm scale length
• Takamine pickup with TP-3G preamp

Solid top

The heart of the sound production of this acoustic guitar is undoubtedly its solid spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body, which produces an improved vibration behavior for a high sound volume. In addition, this popular tonewoodTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple shines with clarity and its fast treble response, which makes every note sound with exceptional precision. The treble-emphasized sound is complemented by laminated mahoganybackFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar., which add a concise mid-range spectrum with a warm tone to the overall sound, resulting in an excellent balance.

New Yorker with cutaway

In addition to the compact bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body., the ergonomic features include the shortened scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 630 mm, which makes fingering much easier due to the lower string tension. This allows the guitar's potential to be fully exploited with virtuoso and equally varied fingering patterns and runs. Furthermore, the slim mahoganyguitar neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with its acceptable weight and 42.5 mm wide nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. sits comfortably in the hand, while the high-quality rosewood fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. allows the fretting hand to glide smoothly over all 21 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets.

Takamine pickup with TP-3G preamp

Equipped with an in-house pickup with the specially developed TP-3G preamp, the Takamine GY21E SM also offers absolute listening pleasure when amplified. The easy-to-use Preamp in the upper bout has flexible setting options that offer precise individual tuning of the sound. These include a volume controlVolume control:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the righta 3-band equalizerEqualiser:
tone control for bass, mids and treble and, as a practical bonus, an integrated tuner for lightning-fast tuning of the instrument in any playing situation.

Artful design

The guitar is rounded off by its satin molasses finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance., which allows the grain of the tonewoods to shimmer and also presents an appealing vintage charm thanks to its unique coloring. Finally, a Black & White top purflingPurfling:
Purfling is a narrow wooden decoration that runs around the edge of a guitar. It is used both for visual embellishment and to protect the instrument. Purfling is often made from different types of wood and can have different patterns and designs. and the harmonizing Concentric RingsRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound. rosette create a fine frame that emphasizes the curved contours of the guitar and defines its shape in a subtle way.