The Takamine GC1 looks great, plays smoothly, and delivers beautiful nylon-string sound. If you're on a budget, you'll be happy to know that when it comes to quality, the GC1 punches above its price range with a fan-braced select spruce top and mahogany back and sides for balanced, full-bodied tone. This instrument's comfortable mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard feels just right. Other features include a dovetail neck joint, a lovely inlaid mosaic rosette, a rosewood headcap, and a classy gloss finish.