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#7 in Acoustic Guitars

Takamine GN93CE

Name: Takamine GN93CE
Brand: Takamine
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Takamine

$599.00 – $699.00

NEX cutaway body with solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides featuring Takamine's TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner and EQ. Venetian cutaway allows full access to upper frets for lead playing.

8.1

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.0

User Sentiment

8.3

Value Score

8.1

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

7.7

Community

9.0

Availability

9.3

Pros

Excellent built-in electronics with tuner and EQ
Cutaway body provides upper fret access
Rosewood back and sides add warmth and depth

Cons

NEX body is smaller and less projection than dreadnought
Battery-powered preamp requires 9V battery replacement

Don't buy this if…

The TP-4TD preamp runs on a 9V battery that typically lasts 150 hours; always carry a spare for gigs.

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Takamine GN93CE

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