With deluxe appointments, solid-top construction and great performance features including a NEX cutaway and Takamine electronics system, the GN51CE is built to bring your music center stage. Ready for the demands of any performance situation, the GN51CE features a solid spruce top and black walnut back and sides that produce a big, bold sound. The slim mahogany neck and 12"-radius bound laurel fingerboard provide great feel and playability, while the onboard Takamine TP-4TD preamp system gives you a built-in tuner with three-band EQ and gain controls for rock-solid amplified performance and versatility. Other great features include a synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle, black walnut headcap, abalone rosette and mother-of-pearl dot inlays, gold die-cast tuners and a beautiful gloss finish.