Folk Guitar Takamine GD20 NS Dreadnought Natural
The Takamine GD20-NS is a dreadnought acoustic guitar crafted with a solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides, offering a warm, focused tone suited for many styles. Its slim mahogany neck with satin finish and 12"-radius ovangkol fingerboard provide smooth playability. The pin-less ovangkol bridge with split-saddle ensures precise intonation, making chords and melodies sound richer. Finished in elegant natural satin, this guitar also features a synthetic bone nut and saddle, chrome die-cast tuners, and pearloid inlays. A modern take on a classic body shape, the GD20-NS is built for comfort, tone, and versatility.
The Takamine GD20-NS is a dreadnought folk guitar for musicians seeking an expressive, balanced, and reliable sound from the very first chord.
With a sober and natural look, the Takamine GD20-NS is an acoustic guitar focused on the essentials: quality materials, sound response, and playing comfort. It's a solid choice for those who value a consistent sound, suitable for various musical styles and contexts.
The solid cedar top immediately defines the character of this acoustic guitar, offering a quick response with a warm and articulate tone, especially appreciated in controlled dynamics and vocal accompaniment. The mids are present and well-defined, while the highs maintain smoothness without aggressiveness. The mahogany back and sides contribute to a focused and cohesive sound, with good projection and a natural balance that works both in open chords and more subtle fingerpicking.
The dreadnought shape reinforces this sonic versatility. It's a body that prioritizes volume and presence, while maintaining sufficient clarity for more intimate settings. The GD20-NS adapts easily to folk, pop, acoustic rock, or traditional music, responding well to different attack intensities.
The mahogany neck features a satin finish that provides a smooth and natural feel in the hand. The ovangkol fingerboard, with a 12-inch radius, is very comfortable to the touch throughout its length, facilitating position changes and more complex chords. The nut width provides balanced string spacing, suitable for both fingerpickers and pick players. The pinless ovangkol bridge with a compensated saddle ensures stable tuning and precise intonation.
The Takamine GD20-NS has an understated and functional aesthetic. The natural satin finish enhances the wood, while pearloid inlays and chrome hardware elegantly complete the ensemble. It's a guitar that economizes on extravagance but is very generous in sound and musicality.
Takamine has built its reputation over decades creating guitars designed for serious musicians who need reliable, consistent, and musically expressive instruments. The GD20-NS reflects this philosophy by combining select materials, careful construction, and a versatile sound, ready to accompany different musical paths.
For those looking for a reliable dreadnought folk guitar, the Takamine GD20-NS Dreadnought Natural stands out as a safe and very musical choice, capable of accompanying you for many years.
Data sheet
- Model
- GD20-NS
- Body shape
- dreadnought
- Top
- solid cedar
- Back and sides
- mahogany
- Body finish
- satin
- Neck
- mahogany
- Fingerboard
- ovangkol
- Nut
- synthetic bone
- Nut width
- 1.6875" (42.86mm)
- Position inlays
- pearloid dots
- Side position inlays
- white dots
- Saddle
- synthetic, compensated
- Bridge
- ovangkol
- Machine head
- chromed
- Colour
- natural