Description
The Takamine GY21E-SM combines a comfortable, compact body with a warm, roots-inspired appearance and dependable acoustic-electric performance. Its distinctive Satin Molasses finish gives the guitar a rich, vintage-influenced character that beautifully complements its natural wood grain.
Takamine’s New Yorker body shape is smaller and easier to manage than a traditional dreadnought, making it a comfortable choice for seated playing, fingerstyle arrangements, songwriting, and everyday practice. Despite its compact dimensions, the body responds easily and produces satisfying volume without requiring an aggressive playing style.
A solid spruce top delivers clarity and responsiveness, while the sapele back and sides add warmth and a strong midrange presence. Compared with larger-bodied guitars, the GY21E-SM emphasizes clear fundamental notes with fewer overpowering overtones, helping individual chords and melodies remain focused and articulate.
The mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 644 mm scale length, and comfortable 42.5 mm nut width provide a familiar and approachable playing feel. For amplified performances, the guitar is equipped with Takamine’s versatile TP-3G electronics, making it easy to transition from home practice and songwriting sessions to rehearsals and live performances.
With its comfortable New Yorker body, solid-top construction, warm Satin Molasses finish, and reliable onboard electronics, the GY21E-SM is an excellent choice for musicians seeking a compact acoustic-electric guitar with distinctive character and a clear, balanced voice.
Key Features
- Takamine New Yorker body shape
- Solid spruce top
- Sapele back and sides
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Satin Molasses finish
- Takamine TP-3G electronics
- 42.5 mm nut width
- 644 mm scale length
- Compact, responsive design with a focused midrange tone
A semi-hard case is included.
