Takamine GD20 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Demo - Sweetwater Sound

[@billb8262]

I bought and love my GD20. It's got a beautiful, warm tone and sounds great with all types of play. Great deal for the money. I've had mine about 6 months and there's not another acoustic I'd rather have under $1,000.

[@orionlight7164]

+Bill B have you tried jasmine jd series? Can you compare them to gd20 pls thank you?

[@cloutdoors5674]

5 years later. Still got it?

[@donefinished]

Ageed I've been happy with mine for years.

[@lhvent]

I just acquired a GD20 NS Friday night in a trade. I love the sound and feel of this guitar, It has such a sweet and mellow sound.

[@konstantineguruli]

Hello, Dave. Thank you so much for lovely play and great explanation. You made me more sure that this is my choice for acoustic guitar. Thanks

[@javierdiazsantana]

On fingerstyle it sounds particularly amazing

[@craigbranscum4041]

I just got this guitar it is truly amazing better than most I've played that were three times more.

[@donefinished]

Agreed

[@rachelhigh1]

What song is this!? lovely

[@Ferda1964]

this guitar may even sound better than the Seagull S 6 original cedar top , what do you think ?

[@onelanebridge_]

Kluk Ztopolovky it sounds better than my seagull m6 but i will tell you for sure tomorrow when i play it

[@hogopogo7616]

@@onelanebridge_ Looks like tomorrow never came...

[@onelanebridge_]

@@hogopogo7616 I forget

[@Jasen-M74]

Good review. Thx.

[@arnaldodelahoz]

may you make a video about Takamine gd51ce or gd51 please?

[@artemshuvalov8598]

may you make a video about Takamine gd93ce please?

[@_orange_hamster]

Is the mahogany back and sides solid or laminate? The guitar sounds nice, but if it has laminate back and sides I might as well go for a Mexican Martin, which has a solid top, solid neck, and laminate back and sides.

[@АлишерАрыстанбеков-п7д]

Laminated back and sides I think. But it definitely has solid Cedar top. Btw, I wanna offer this guitar and decide if ot really sounds well.

[@joeschmoe6802]

Besides the split saddle, and the "seam" on the back, what is the difference between the GD20 and the GS330S ?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Joe! The GD20 is an updated dreadnought acoustic that is constructed along the same lines as the older GS330S. Aside from some aesthetic differences in the binding, as well as those you mentioned, it is does feature a laminate mahogany back and sides. The GS330S was constructed with a Nato back and sides. These tone woods are similar, but mahogany would be considered an upgrade, being a bit heavier, and should contribute to a bit better projection on the GD20. That split/compensated saddle will also help with improved intonation. I would say, if you've liked the GS330S, you'll probably love the GD20. I hope that helps. Thanks for your interest! Larry Reed, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 3091, [e-mail]

[@joeschmoe6802]

@@sweetwater OK, great. Thanks for the information on these guitars. Yes, I really like my GS330S. It's representative of the description of cedar tops, projecting more fundamental frequencies, having more of a woodlike tone, and taking more energy in strumming to project the same volume, with less strum, on a spruce top guitar. I believe, if I remember right, that the GS330S has braces that are non-scalloped. It will probably take a harder strum, before distorting, for that reason (I suspect.) You can play with a pick, pretty hard on it, and projects well. It's almost like these guitars are built for heavy strummers. I generally finger pick, though. For strummers that like to be energetic in their strum, these are great guitars. Thanks again, Larry !

[@joshuataylor672]

@@joeschmoe6802 does the non-scalloped bracing hurt the tone?

[@danielzamora8738]

I can't decide between 2 guitars

[@markgaedtke2184]

What's the difference between the GD20 and the GD30?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Mark. The main differences are the woods used. The GD30 has a Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. The GD20 has a Cedar top with Sapele back and sides. Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1320, [e-mail]

[@markgaedtke2184]

@@sweetwater Thanks. I love my GD20, just curious. . .

[@davesworshipvids6121]

I own one 100%satisfied customer

[@ajvite96]

I am looking to get GD20CE-NS, could be going for something on a higher end, but really like this models.

[@yangarif]

Between this Takamine GD20-NS and Tanglewood Nashville IV TND, which one is better on the sound, playability and overall? Help me please 🙏🏻

[@tomdesavoy5846]

TAKAMINE!

[@prancerjohnponce6889]

is it difficult to find a saddle like this online?

[@javierdiazsantana]

I assume not, but the bridge needs to be different than a regular one

[@munteanuvlad-mihai4071]

what about the gN20 ns?

[@danielzamora8738]

I mainly am going to use it for practice and busking on the street

[@fourocker]

This model sounds a lot nicer than the g50 and is cheaper.

[@fnarvii1810]

Kinda wish I woulda just spent the extra $100 for this instead of the yamaha fg700. Oh well, the yamaha does the job.

[@auniquehandle]

Geirlodnir where are you? wanna sell you fg700?

[@donefinished]

Buy mine for $340 plus shipping

[@yangarif]

Tanglewood IV TND and this Takamine GD20 which one is better?

[@rosherer]

I tried both today, and in the end i bought the GD20, in my opinion, the sound of Takamine seems just better and the finishing too, the neck is more comfortable to play, the wood feels really nice... i really love it!! the best guitar i've ever had so far!

[@ENJTHETRAVEL]

This or…taylor big baby?

[@LordMcAwesome]

if you look really fast, his armhair looks like tattoosleeves

[@mrredritehand]

If you read your comment real fast, it's almost funny

[@mrredritehand]

If you read your comment really fast, it is almost funny

[@danielzamora8738]

Gn20 or the gd20

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Daniel. I can definitely help with that. I'm a professional player, myself. What's best for you depends on a couple things, but it's a conversation more than a quick breakdown. Please give me a call, I'd love to help! Benjamin Jimenez, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1312, [e-mail] - Se habla Español