Further up the Takamine line is two new dreadnought cutaway additions to the G Series with the GD34CE BLK (£619) and 12-string GD38CE BLK (£659). Both feature a black gloss finish and take inspiration ...

The pin-less bridge is popular with Takamine, and this one is tidy enough. Pearloid and black dot inlays successfully hide attachment ... Inevitably cosy, decent string spacing avoids over-cramped ...