The Takamine GY93NAT is a parlor-size acoustic that’s right at home with fingerstyle players and anyone who likes a quick, punchy, highly responsive guitar. Parlor guitars first showed up around the turn of the century as smaller, easy-to-handle instruments built for home playing. Over time, they found a loyal following with blues players and fingerstylists who loved their fast attack and lively feel. Players like Keb’ Mo’ and Jeff Muldaur have helped keep that tradition going.

A parlor guitar’s smaller body moves air fast, which is a big part of what makes it feel so responsive under your fingers. That quick reaction is one reason fingerpickers tend to love them, but they’re also great for softer, more nuanced playing. The GY93NAT makes the most of that design with a solid spruce top and black walnut/maple back and sides, giving it a tone that feels focused, dynamic, and full of character.

The GY93NAT is a lively little guitar that sounds bigger than it looks. It has plenty of projection, a lot of personality, and an easygoing feel that makes it just as happy on the couch as it is at a coffeehouse gig.

The Takamine GY93NAT features:

• Parlor Shape, natural finish
• Solid Spruce Top
• Laminated Black Walnut and Maple back and sides
• Maple body and neck binding
• Gold hardware
• Mahogany neck
• 12" radius Laurel fretboard
• 24.5" scale
• 1-11/16" nut width
• Takamine split saddle for precise intonation
• Synthetic bone nut and saddle
• Made in China
• No bag/case included
• No electronics