2006 Takamine guitar brochure United Kingdom - Jedistar
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B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2007<br />
WWW.TAKAMINE.CO.UK
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
The Art of Innovation 4 – 5<br />
The 2007 Limited Edition 6 – 7<br />
The Bluegrass Models 8<br />
TF250SMC/SB 9<br />
The Nashville Series 10 – 11<br />
The SuperNatural Series 12 – 13<br />
The Natural Series 14 – 15<br />
Pure Acoustic Models 16 – 17<br />
Speciality Models 18<br />
Left Handed Models 19<br />
The G Series 20 – 25<br />
Body Shapes and Styles 26<br />
Preamps 27<br />
Welcome to the world of <strong>Takamine</strong> Guitars.<br />
Assuming you’ve picked up this catalogue because you’re thinking about buying<br />
a new <strong>guitar</strong>, then you’re about to begin what should be a very exciting and<br />
ultimately rewarding journey. And when you find the instrument that suits you<br />
perfectly it’s like the start of a long and fulfilling relationship. And we speak<br />
from experience – we’ve satisfied thousands of demanding musicians since we<br />
began making premium quality instruments back in 1962.<br />
Over the years, we’ve steadily honed and refined our luthiery<br />
skills. We’ve pioneered new designs and production techniques<br />
to guarantee class-leading instruments of sublime quality. And<br />
now here in 2007, our product range is more expansive and<br />
diverse than ever before, giving you far greater choice.<br />
But do take some time thinking about the sort of instrument you<br />
need. What will work best for you will depend upon a number<br />
of factors, such as the type of music you play and where you<br />
play it. For example, the rich powerful delivery of a Nashville<br />
electro-acoustic with the new CoolTube preamp would be ideal<br />
for a gigging and recording <strong>guitar</strong>ist playing modern rock.<br />
By contrast, the warm tonal delicacy of the smaller bodied,<br />
cedar-topped <strong>Takamine</strong> AN45 SuperNatural, might better suit<br />
the solo fingerstyle exponent playing for their own enjoyment.<br />
But these are far from hard and fast rules. The best thing you<br />
can possibly do as part of your decision making process is<br />
spend some quality time with your nearest <strong>Takamine</strong> retailer.<br />
Audition the ranges – listen to the difference between spruce<br />
and cedar soundboards, but bear in mind that spruce typically<br />
takes longer to ‘play in’ than cedar. See how different body styles<br />
feel to hold. Plug in a couple of electro-acoustics and put the<br />
preamps through their paces. Then, look carefully at the different<br />
range of finishes we offer – in short, use all your senses to help<br />
you decide.<br />
One thing you can take for granted is that all <strong>Takamine</strong> <strong>guitar</strong>s<br />
are finished to an exceptionally high standard. Examine the<br />
fretting, the componentry, the finish – inside and out. It doesn’t<br />
matter which <strong>Takamine</strong> you choose, we promise to give you the<br />
highest quality instrument we can within your budget.<br />
Invest some time now seeking out the <strong>guitar</strong> that’s right for you<br />
and you’ll reap the rewards for years to come. We reckon<br />
there’s a good chance the <strong>guitar</strong> you’ll settle down with will have<br />
<strong>Takamine</strong> on the headstock.<br />
Enjoy the journey.<br />
Front/back cover: TF250SMC-SB
THE ART OF INNOVATION<br />
THE ART OF INNOVATION<br />
The <strong>Takamine</strong> story started four decades ago in the town<br />
of Sakashita, Japan, with a small group of luthiers crafting<br />
modest numbers of high quality acoustic <strong>guitar</strong>s following<br />
established designs and using traditional methods. Forty<br />
years on, and <strong>Takamine</strong> <strong>guitar</strong>s are cherished by thousands of<br />
players the world over and championed by some of the most<br />
talented and celebrated musicians on the planet.<br />
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
And in this time we’ve introduced technological innovations in<br />
order to meet the needs of musicians who are themselves<br />
constantly pushing the boundaries of acoustic music. In this<br />
dedicated UK <strong>brochure</strong>, we showcase the skill and technical<br />
expertise of our craftsmen in some of the best instruments<br />
we’ve ever made – both acoustic and acoustic-electric. To this<br />
day, our Japanese <strong>guitar</strong>s are still for the most part, assembled<br />
and finished by hand. Carefully selected tone woods are stacked,<br />
turned and gently seasoned for many months in precisely<br />
controlled atmospheric conditions before use. We check <strong>guitar</strong><br />
tops for resonance, grain and quality, while different levels of<br />
flexibility are compensated for by subtly varying the dimensions<br />
of the bracing. And whilst we’ve always held the traditional skills<br />
of the luthier in the highest esteem, we’ve never been afraid to<br />
advance the art of <strong>guitar</strong> building by embracing new technology<br />
and ideas.<br />
It was way back in 1978 when we introduced acoustic-electric<br />
<strong>guitar</strong>s suitable for high-power amplification into the marketplace<br />
– and musicians everywhere simply couldn’t wait to get their<br />
hands on them. These <strong>guitar</strong>s incorporated the first incarnation<br />
of the now legendary palathetic pickup, which set the standard<br />
for the industry. Unlike the retro-fit pickups used by other<br />
manufacturers, our pickup is an integral part of the bridge<br />
assembly, collecting both string and soundboard information.<br />
Now in its latest state-of-the-art form, it continues to be highly<br />
revered by the acoustic <strong>guitar</strong> connoisseurs.<br />
And in 2004, we achieved another industry first when we<br />
partnered our famous pickup with an on-board preamp system<br />
having a vacuum tube at its heart. The exalted CoolTube preamp<br />
delivers a degree of warm acoustic tonality that was previously<br />
only attainable with a perfectly placed esoteric valve mic, in a<br />
studio environment.<br />
But these are just two innovations of many that <strong>Takamine</strong> has<br />
developed in pursuance of the ultimate amplified acoustic tone,<br />
and we’re still very much on the case. We don’t think anyone has<br />
mastered the art of blending the skill of the luthier with<br />
groundbreaking technology as consummately and effectively as<br />
we have. But don’t take our word for it, try one for yourself and<br />
we’re sure you’ll agree that <strong>Takamine</strong> amplified acoustic <strong>guitar</strong>s<br />
are without equal.<br />
1962<br />
A small family business located at the base<br />
of <strong>Takamine</strong> mountain, starts making fine,<br />
handcrafted acoustic <strong>guitar</strong>s.<br />
1968<br />
Mr Mass Hirade joins the company heading up<br />
design and production, and shortly thereafter,<br />
introduces the first <strong>Takamine</strong> world-class<br />
‘Classical’ <strong>guitar</strong>.<br />
1975<br />
The company begins overseas trading as a<br />
result of <strong>Takamine</strong>’s rapidly growing reputation.<br />
1978<br />
<strong>Takamine</strong> introduces its eagerly anticipated<br />
acoustic-electric <strong>guitar</strong>s featuring the stunning<br />
new palathetic pickups.<br />
1986<br />
The first Natural Series <strong>guitar</strong> is launched and<br />
receives plaudits the world over.<br />
1987<br />
<strong>Takamine</strong> introduces its first Limited Edition<br />
model to celebrate 25 years of master luthiery.<br />
1988<br />
The <strong>Takamine</strong> Parametric EQ preamp is launched<br />
and immediately becomes the standard by<br />
which others are judged.<br />
1989<br />
<strong>Takamine</strong> develop the replaceable preamp package<br />
system featuring the innovative external battery<br />
box.<br />
1994<br />
<strong>Takamine</strong> pioneer the use of lasers to enable<br />
stunningly intricate and precise inlays.<br />
2004<br />
Launch of the revolutionary CoolTube preamp,<br />
providing the warmest amplified acoustic tones yet.<br />
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Model featured: EF508KC<br />
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LIMITED EDITION 2007<br />
Thunderstorm Motif with Imbuia,<br />
Persimmon and Acrylic.<br />
Delicate Abalone Raindrops and<br />
intricate Abalone Lightning.<br />
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
LTD EDITION 2007 |<br />
Solid Spruce top, Solid Sapeli Mahogany<br />
Back, Sapeli Mahogany sides,<br />
CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.<br />
ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE.<br />
If you had to sum up the LTD2007’s qualities in one word, it would be presence – as this handcrafted<br />
dreadnought-bodied instrument has it in abundance; both visually and sonically. The design is based<br />
upon that most exciting of natural phenomena, the thunderstorm.<br />
Below the deep lustrous black finish is a top of solid, seasoned spruce married to<br />
solid sapeli mahogany back and sides – a combination providing superb articulation<br />
with warmth and sweetness.<br />
The rosette features fabulously intricate storm design inlay work using Imbuia and<br />
Persimmon, while abalone raindrops and a lightning bolt are inlaid onto the polished<br />
ebony fingerboard. The dramatic black theme is carried all the way through to the<br />
black and basswood body binding and ultimately on to the precision tuning machine.<br />
The exceptional acoustic performance of the LTD2007 is perfectly complemented<br />
by the highly-revered <strong>Takamine</strong> Palathetic under-bridge pickup and onboard<br />
CoolTube preamp which together ensure that even the subtlest nuances of your<br />
playing are faithfully reproduced.<br />
We’re only building a limited run so get along to your nearest <strong>Takamine</strong> retailer<br />
and whip up a storm with one of these breathtaking beauties.<br />
E Q U I P P E D<br />
SPRUCE<br />
MAHOGANY<br />
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View past and present Limited Edition models www.takamine.co.uk.<br />
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EF360SBG |<br />
TF360SBG |<br />
TF250SMC |<br />
TF250SMC-SB |<br />
Solid Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides,<br />
ivory binding with herringbone purfling,<br />
mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.<br />
Fitted with a class A line driver.<br />
Solid Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides,<br />
ivory binding with herringbone purfling,<br />
mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.<br />
Fitted with CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.<br />
Jumbo Cutaway, Solid Spruce top and<br />
flamed maple back and sides, Abalone<br />
pearl inlays, fitted with CTP-1 preamp.<br />
As TF250SMC in Sunburst.<br />
THE BLUEGRASS MODELS<br />
TF250SMC and TF250SMC-SB<br />
both feature block abalone inlay.<br />
TF250SMC/SB<br />
HUMBLE ROOTS...<br />
The <strong>Takamine</strong> E(T)F360SBG is brand new to our product line up and is better known as the Bluegrass model,<br />
so called because of its signature bright and punchy voice which projects so well within multi-instrument<br />
music ensembles.<br />
E Q U I P P E D<br />
FLAME MAPLE<br />
FROM STAGE TO STUDIO.<br />
The striking new <strong>Takamine</strong> TF250SMC/SB is the latest in a long line of professional<br />
instruments developed by our highly skilled luthiers, to deliver an extraordinarily<br />
rich tonality that translates as well in the studio as it does on stage.<br />
SPRUCE<br />
The materials we’ve chosen for this thoroughbred full-bodied dreadnought have<br />
been carefully selected from our stock of seasoned tonewoods. The superb<br />
separation and cutting power of the Bluegrass come from the union of a premium<br />
quality solid spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides, all finished in a flawless<br />
natural high gloss. And in keeping with the Bluegrass’s pure clear voice, we’ve kept<br />
the look clean and uncluttered. The body is ivory bound with traditional herringbone<br />
purfling, while the wide, one-piece mahogany neck is topped with an ebony<br />
fingerboard. High precision open-gear machine heads guarantee tuning stability.<br />
You can have your Bluegrass equipped with either <strong>Takamine</strong>’s internal line driver<br />
preamp (no body-mounted/external controls) or the CoolTube preamp which delivers<br />
unsurpassed natural-sounding amplified acoustic tone.<br />
MAHOGANY<br />
BOOKMATCHED<br />
ROSEWOOD<br />
Finished in deep and lustrous vintage three tone sunburst or as a natural flame maple top, the TF250SMC teams a premium<br />
quality solid Sitka Spruce top with solid flame maple back and sides, endowing it with a strong yet finely detailed voice. And when<br />
you add <strong>Takamine</strong>s acclaimed palathetic under-bridge pick up and the factory fitted CoolTube preamp to the equation, you’ve got<br />
some of the most seductive and refined amplified acoustic tones on the planet.<br />
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Listen to the CoolTube preamp in action at www.takamine.co.uk.<br />
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THE NASHVILLE SERIES<br />
TNV460SC |<br />
Solid ‘bear claw’ spruce<br />
top with solid rosewood<br />
back and sides.<br />
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
TNV360SC |<br />
Solid ‘bear claw’ spruce top with<br />
solid rosewood back and sides.<br />
EASTERN ART. MIDWEST STYLE.<br />
With the introduction of the <strong>Takamine</strong> Nashville Series, our expert luthiers were able to exhibit<br />
their skills across a range of fabulous instruments inspired by America’s most famous music city.<br />
Right from the selection of highly-figured, seasoned solid tone woods through to the meticulously<br />
inlaid abalone shell on the rosewood models, the Nashvilles live up to their heritage.<br />
Bookmatched rosewood<br />
or mahogany backs.<br />
The tops are of hand-selected, ‘bear claw’ spruce, a beautiful, naturally occurring<br />
rippling pattern in the grain creating an eye-catching shimmering effect. It is<br />
widely acknowledged amongst luthiers that the sought-after bear claw figuring<br />
signifies that the wood is more mature and of a superior quality. Having passed<br />
a visual inspection, craftsmen will tap each piece of wood in turn to assess its<br />
resonance and acoustic response before making the final selection.<br />
The Nashvilles come with either solid bookmatched Indian rosewood or mahogany<br />
back and sides. Each has its own distinctive tonal signature, so take time out to<br />
play and listen to both versions. Ebony is used for the fingerboards which are<br />
topped with nickel silver frets. These are levelled and finished by hand for perfect<br />
playability and intonation.<br />
Despite their obvious heritage, these top-end instruments are far more than<br />
different takes on a classic style. The Nashvilles come complete with the<br />
revolutionary CoolTube preamp, bringing harmonic depth and richness to your<br />
amplified tone that you won’t get from any other electro-acoustic <strong>guitar</strong>.*<br />
So if you’re looking for a rich, powerful and open acoustic tone with visual<br />
presence to match, then you need look no further than the <strong>Takamine</strong> Nashvilles.<br />
* The Nashvilles are available in pure acoustic form too. See pages 16-17.<br />
E Q U I P P E D<br />
BEAR CLAW SPRUCE<br />
MAHOGANY<br />
BOOKMATCHED<br />
ROSEWOOD<br />
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Find out more about our masterful craftsmanship at www.takamine.co.uk.<br />
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TAN16C |<br />
TAN15C |<br />
TAN45C |<br />
THE SUPERNATURAL SERIES<br />
Solid spruce top, solid rosewood back<br />
(TAN46C – NEX version, TAN46C-LH left-hand NEX,<br />
TAN76 – OM non-cutaway version).<br />
NOT PICTURED.<br />
Dreadnought, cedar top<br />
(TAN15C-LH left-hand).<br />
Abalone rosette.<br />
Hand finishing of top bracing.<br />
All SuperNatural acoustic/electric<br />
models feature the CoolTube preamp.<br />
NEX, solid cedar top, solid<br />
rosewood back.<br />
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
SUPERNATURAL HISTORY.<br />
Everything about our SuperNatural Series exudes world-class pedigree, from the beautifully<br />
understated styling to breathtaking vintage tone. None of which should come as any surprise given<br />
that we’ve spent the last 40 years perfecting the art of designing and building outstanding acoustic<br />
<strong>guitar</strong>s. And the SuperNaturals are truly outstanding because of the time, materials and knowledge<br />
we put into them.<br />
You can specify your SuperNatural with either a solid spruce or solid cedar<br />
soundboard. The spruce-topped version delivers a rich, bright tonality that<br />
rewards even the most forceful playing – and what’s more, the sound will<br />
improve with age and regular use. The honey-coloured cedar models possess<br />
an altogether darker, more luxuriant tone with a rounder bottom end making<br />
them the perfect choice for fingerpicking.<br />
The SuperNatural Series does much more than pay homage to the master<br />
luthier. These truly are vintage instruments of the 21st century featuring<br />
technical innovations that have made <strong>Takamine</strong> famous. The acoustic-electrics*<br />
come equipped with our palathetic bridge pickup linked to the CoolTube preamp.<br />
This combination captures even the finest sonic nuance, delivering a warm, clear<br />
amplified acoustic tone that is simply breathtaking.<br />
E Q U I P P E D<br />
SPRUCE<br />
Both the spruce and cedar models benefit from hand-scalloped X-bracing which<br />
we fine-tune to suit the characteristics of the different soundboard materials.<br />
The backs and sides are of beautiful bookmatched rosewood, chosen to<br />
complement the inherent tone signature of the tops. The solid backs are braced<br />
to control bottom end response and maximise projection.<br />
* We produce pure acoustic versions of the SuperNaturals too.<br />
See pages 16-17 for more information.<br />
The SuperNatural – a little bit of <strong>guitar</strong> history in the making.<br />
CEDAR<br />
BOOKMATCHED<br />
ROSEWOOD<br />
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In 1962 a small family business located at the base of <strong>Takamine</strong> mountain in Sakashita, Japan started making fine, handcrafted acoustic <strong>guitar</strong>s. The rest is history. www.takamine.co.uk<br />
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TAN10 |<br />
TAN40C |<br />
TAN60C |<br />
TAN70 |<br />
TAN30C |<br />
TAN20C |<br />
THE NATURAL SERIES<br />
TAN10 – Dreadnought, solid cedar top and<br />
solid mahogany back (TAN10C – cutaway<br />
version, TAN10-12 – 12-string non-cutaway<br />
version, TAN10C-LH – left-hand, TAN10-<br />
12/LH – 12-string left-hand version).<br />
NEX, solid cedar top and solid<br />
mahogany back (TAN40C-LH –<br />
left-hand, TAN40C-12 –<br />
12-string version).<br />
Country nylon string<br />
cutaway, solid cedar top<br />
and solid mahogany back.<br />
OM-shaped TAN10.<br />
NOT PICTURED.<br />
FXC artist cutaway, solid<br />
cedar top and solid<br />
mahogany back.<br />
All of the Naturals in the<br />
acoustic/electric range feature<br />
the CoolTube preamp.<br />
The construction of the<br />
Natural Series is still<br />
mainly done by hand.<br />
Jumbo, solid cedar top and<br />
solid mahogany back (TAN20 –<br />
non-cutaway version).<br />
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
NATURAL SELECTION.<br />
The Naturals are the instruments of choice for thousands of professional musicians around the world,<br />
and have become almost the ‘industry standard’ acoustic-electric; and for some very good reasons. Solid<br />
cedar tops, mahogany backs and a thin satin finish, endow these <strong>guitar</strong>s with a lush, complex tonality<br />
you’ll notice the moment you pick one up. Although be warned, putting it down again can be a problem.<br />
The <strong>Takamine</strong> Natural is the quintessential acoustic, painstakingly assembled<br />
using the finest materials and with ornamentation kept to the minimum. We even<br />
decided against a pickguard to allow the soundboard greater freedom to vibrate,<br />
thereby generating richer tone and providing longer sustain.<br />
The Naturals are available in a wide range of body shapes, so there's sure to be<br />
one you're totally comfortable with. For more information about the various<br />
<strong>Takamine</strong> body styles, see page 26. We even produce a nylon-stringed Natural<br />
that works just as well for civilised, soft-toned jazz as it does for classical music.<br />
All of the Naturals in the acoustic/electric range come with the palathetic bridge<br />
pick up system linked to our world class CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.<br />
We also produce pure acoustic versions of the Naturals.<br />
See pages 16-17 for details.<br />
E Q U I P P E D<br />
CEDAR<br />
MAHOGANY<br />
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The Natural series was first introduced in 1986. Find out more at www.takamine.co.uk.<br />
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AN10 |<br />
AN15 |<br />
AN16 |<br />
AN45 |<br />
AN46 |<br />
AN15LH |<br />
NV360S |<br />
NV460S |<br />
PURE ACOUSTIC MODELS<br />
Dreadnought,<br />
solid cedar top,<br />
solid mahogany<br />
back and sides.<br />
Dreadnought, solid<br />
cedar top, solid<br />
rosewood back and<br />
sides, gloss finish.<br />
Dreadnought, solid<br />
spruce top, solid<br />
rosewood back and<br />
sides, gloss finish.<br />
NEX version<br />
of AN15.<br />
NEX version<br />
of AN16.<br />
Left-hand version<br />
of AN15.<br />
High ratio tuners.<br />
Laser cut and hand-inlaid<br />
abalone (Nashville).<br />
Dreadnought, solid ‘bear claw’<br />
spruce top with solid<br />
rosewood back and sides.<br />
NEX, Solid ‘bear claw’ spruce<br />
top with solid rosewood back<br />
and sides.<br />
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
UNPLUGGED. UNSURPASSED.<br />
<strong>Takamine</strong> will always make pure acoustic-only models for the musician not needing or wanting anything<br />
more than the pure unadulterated sound of his or her acoustic <strong>guitar</strong>. And this is just fine with us.<br />
The company was founded on the basis of building acoustic <strong>guitar</strong>s of the very<br />
highest quality, and we have stayed faithful to our mission. In fact, even our<br />
amplified <strong>guitar</strong>s are acoustics first and foremost.<br />
Our luthiery skills are very much in evidence right across the range of <strong>Takamine</strong><br />
acoustics, from the choice of painstakingly seasoned solid tone woods through to<br />
the hand assembly and finishing. By the time your <strong>Takamine</strong> reaches you, it will<br />
have passed through the hands of many different, highly experienced craftsmen,<br />
each of whom is dedicated to making your <strong>guitar</strong> as good as it possibly can be –<br />
which we guarantee, is very good indeed!<br />
We offer a number of acoustic models from the Nashville, SuperNatural and<br />
Natural ranges, so it’s very likely that you’ll be able to find the <strong>guitar</strong> that’s<br />
perfect for you. But remember, whatever you choose to play unplugged,<br />
you can’t get better value-for-money than a <strong>Takamine</strong> acoustic.<br />
BEAR CLAW SPRUCE<br />
CEDAR<br />
MAHOGANY<br />
BOOKMATCHED<br />
ROSEWOOD<br />
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Register your new <strong>Takamine</strong> <strong>guitar</strong> online at www.takamine.co.uk.<br />
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TC132SC |<br />
EF444S-TBS |<br />
EF508C-VN |<br />
EF261S |<br />
EF341SC |<br />
TAN15C-LH |<br />
TAN16C-LH |<br />
TAN46C-LH |<br />
TAN10-12LH |<br />
TAN10C-LH |<br />
SPECIALITY MODELS<br />
TC132SC: Classical cutaway,<br />
solid cedar top, solid<br />
rosewood back. TC132SC-BL:<br />
As for the TC132SC but in<br />
black gloss finish and with<br />
abalone inlay. Fitted with the<br />
CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.<br />
NEX, Figured Koa top,<br />
Figured Koa back and sides,<br />
abalone rosette. Fitted with<br />
the CT4BII preamp.<br />
NEX, solid cedar top,<br />
solid mahogany back.<br />
EF508KC: NEX, Figured<br />
Koa top, Figured Koa<br />
back and sides, abalone<br />
rosette. Fitted with the<br />
CT4BII preamp.<br />
FXC cutaway, solid cedar top,<br />
mahogany back.<br />
Finishes: BL – Black, WR – Wine<br />
Red, AN – Antique (not pictured).<br />
Fitted with the CT4BII preamp.<br />
Dreadnought cutaway, solid<br />
spruce top, mahogany back.<br />
Fitted with the CT4BII preamp.<br />
Left handed Dreadnought, solid<br />
cedar top, rosewood back and<br />
sides, CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.<br />
EG530SC-LH |<br />
Left handed Dreadnought,<br />
cutaway, Solid Spruce top,<br />
Sepele back and sides, natural<br />
gloss finish, TK40T preamp.<br />
Left handed Dreadnought,<br />
solid spruce top, rosewood<br />
back and sides, CTP-1<br />
CoolTube preamp.<br />
EG540SC-LH |<br />
Left handed NEX body, cutaway,<br />
Solid Spruce top, Nato back and<br />
sides, natural gloss finish,<br />
TK40T preamp.<br />
Left handed NEX body,<br />
solid spruce top, rosewood<br />
back and sides, CTP-1<br />
CoolTube preamp.<br />
EG523SC-LH |<br />
Left handed Jumbo body, cutaway,<br />
Solid Spruce top, flamed<br />
sycamore back and sides, natural<br />
gloss finish, TK40T preamp.<br />
Left handed 12-string Dreadnought,<br />
solid cedar top, mahogany back and<br />
sides, natural satin finish, CTP-1<br />
CoolTube preamp.<br />
EG522SC-LH |<br />
Left handed, Classical nylon<br />
strung, spruce top, gloss finish,<br />
TV3 preamp.<br />
Left handed Dreadnought, solid<br />
cedar top, mahogany back and<br />
sides, natural satin finish, CTP-1<br />
CoolTube preamp.<br />
LEFT HANDED MODELS<br />
SOMETHING SPECIAL.<br />
EF508C-VN & EF508KC. The EF508C-VN features <strong>Takamine</strong>’s NEX cutaway body<br />
style and marries a top grade solid cedar soundboard to mahogany back and<br />
sides. This striking instrument benefits from an expertly-applied antique gloss<br />
finish, designed to set off the ornate rosette and inlay designs to maximum<br />
aesthetic effect. The EF508KC is of the same shape but utilises the finest, highly<br />
figured Koa for it’s top, back and sides making it one of the most alluring <strong>guitar</strong>s<br />
in the speciality range. Exemplary amplified performance comes courtesy of the<br />
onboard CT4BII preamp linked to the up-to-date palathetic bridge pick up system.<br />
EF261S. (Antique, Black and Wine Red finishes) The EF261 is all about<br />
presenting listeners with a warm and perfectly balanced sound, which it does by<br />
virtue of its smaller body, constructed from a solid cedar top mated to mahogany<br />
back and sides. Available in a range of high gloss finishes, the EF261 comes with<br />
the CT4BII preamp fitted as standard.<br />
EF341SC. The EF341SC is a gloss black finished dreadnought with a solid spruce<br />
top on mahogany back and sides. You can guarantee that you’ll be seen and<br />
heard with this super-cool looking, strident-voiced beauty, especially when you<br />
plug in and use the CT4BII preamp.<br />
TC132SC AND TC132SC-BL. Why is the <strong>Takamine</strong> TC132SC one of the world’s<br />
most popular acoustic-electric classicals among professional <strong>guitar</strong>ists?<br />
…supreme playability, remarkable quality of sound and amazing versatility.<br />
You can play anything from Bach to modern R&B to mellow jazz on one of these<br />
fine instruments. It won’t surprise you to learn that the materials we use are of<br />
premium grade; the top is solid cedar while the sides and back are rosewood.<br />
The natural acoustic warmth of the TC132 is amplified by the onboard CoolTube<br />
preamp, so whether you’re recording or playing publicly, you can be certain that<br />
the organic integrity of your sound is being preserved for all to enjoy.<br />
AND ON THE<br />
OTHER HAND...<br />
All the <strong>guitar</strong>s in this range are designed especially<br />
for all our left-handed players who are looking for<br />
a <strong>guitar</strong> that exceeds all others.<br />
Models include both acoustic and semi-acoustic in a selection of fine tone woods and<br />
finishes. All of our left-handed <strong>guitar</strong>s are crafted using only the finest materials, with<br />
the same attention to detail, distinctive design and high quality craftsmanship which<br />
are standard throughout all <strong>Takamine</strong> <strong>guitar</strong>s.<br />
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EG523SC |<br />
EG523SC2T |<br />
EG540SSC |<br />
EG541SSC |<br />
EG531SSC |<br />
EG562C |<br />
EG522SC |<br />
EG520S |<br />
EG512C |<br />
Jumbo Cutaway, solid spruce top, flamed<br />
sycamore back and sides, fitted with TK40T.<br />
Available in left handed (EG523SC-LH) and<br />
12 string (EG523SC-12) alternatives.<br />
As EG523SC in<br />
sunburst finish.<br />
NEX, cutaway, Solid<br />
spruce top, solid back,<br />
natural gloss finish,<br />
TK40T preamp.<br />
As EG540SSC in black<br />
gloss finish.<br />
Dreadnought, cutaway, solid<br />
spruce top, solid back, black<br />
gloss finish, TK40T preamp.<br />
FXC, thinline body,<br />
nylon strung, spruce<br />
top, gloss finish.<br />
Classical nylon string<br />
cutaway, solid spruce top,<br />
gloss finish (EG522SC-LH<br />
– left-hand).<br />
As EG523SC in<br />
sunburst finish.<br />
Super Jumbo, cutaway<br />
4-string bass, spruce top,<br />
natural satin finish.<br />
EG512C-FG |<br />
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
THE G SERIES<br />
Super jumbo, cutaway 4<br />
string bass, spruce top,<br />
flamed maple back and<br />
sides, TK-40T preamp.<br />
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY.<br />
With the G Series, we’ve developed a range of <strong>guitar</strong>s to suit a diversity of applications. They come<br />
in different body sizes and shapes so you’re bound to find one that sounds right for your playing style.<br />
Pick up one of our smaller-bodied instruments such as the OM, NEX or FXC and see how comfortable<br />
they are to hold. The OM body style delivers a beautifully balanced tone with a slightly more<br />
pronounced midrange when compared to a dreadnought. And the thin profile version of the FXC makes<br />
it more resistant to feedback in higher volume environments. So you can see that choosing your next<br />
acoustic <strong>guitar</strong> demands serious thought, but put yourself in the hands of a <strong>Takamine</strong> specialist and<br />
it’ll be incredibly good fun and highly gratifying.<br />
The TK40 preamp system with<br />
three band EQ, built in tuner,<br />
notch filter, EQ bypass and mid<br />
contour switch.<br />
SPRUCE<br />
CEDAR<br />
MAHOGANY<br />
ROSEWOOD<br />
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EG260C |<br />
EG260C-BK |<br />
EG260C-WR |<br />
EG260C-BSB |<br />
EG128SC |<br />
G220S-NS |<br />
EG460SC |<br />
NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,<br />
mahogany back and sides, gloss<br />
finish, TP-4T preamp.<br />
NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,<br />
mahogany back and sides, black<br />
gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.<br />
NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,<br />
mahogany back and sides, wine red<br />
finish, TP-4T preamp.<br />
NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,<br />
mahogany back and sides,<br />
sunburst finish, TP-4T preamp.<br />
Electro classical, cutaway, solid<br />
spruce top, mahogany back and<br />
sides, TP-4T preamp.<br />
NEX shape pure acoustic, solid spruce<br />
top, mahogany back and sides, natural<br />
satin finish.<br />
NEX shape, solid spruce top,<br />
rosewood back and sides, gloss<br />
finish, TP-4T preamp. Abalone inlay<br />
through binding and sound hole.<br />
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
THE G SERIES<br />
THE G SERIES.<br />
A SOUND CHOICE.<br />
All of the G series <strong>guitar</strong>s in the range are built to a very high standard using the latest state-of-the<br />
art manufacturing techniques. With the same attention to detail and craftsmanship that can be found<br />
in all <strong>Takamine</strong> <strong>guitar</strong>s, they represent fantastic value for money.<br />
The TP-4T preamp with gain,<br />
bass and middle control,<br />
battery life indicator.<br />
SPRUCE<br />
MAHOGANY<br />
ROSEWOOD<br />
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EG340SC |<br />
EG345C |<br />
EG341SC |<br />
EG440SC |<br />
G330S-NS |<br />
EG330SC-NS |<br />
EG330SC |<br />
Dreadnought, cutaway, solid spruce<br />
top, mahogany back and sides,<br />
gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.<br />
Dreadnought, cutaway, 12-string,<br />
spruce top, mahogany back and<br />
sides, gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.<br />
Dreadnought, cutaway, solid spruce<br />
top, mahogany back and sides, black<br />
gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.<br />
NEX Shape, cutaway, solid spruce<br />
top, mahogany back and sides,<br />
Gloss Finish, TP-4T preamp.<br />
Dreadnought shape pure acoustic,<br />
solid spruce top, mahogany back<br />
and sides, natural satin finish.<br />
Dreadnought, cutaway, solid spruce<br />
top, rosewood back and sides,<br />
natural satin finish, TK40 preamp.<br />
Dreadnought, cutaway, solid spruce<br />
top, rosewood back and sides,<br />
gloss finish, TK40 preamp.<br />
B R I N G I T T O L I F E<br />
THE G SERIES<br />
THE G SERIES.<br />
AUDITION THE RANGE.<br />
SPRUCE<br />
Gain, bass and middle control,<br />
battery life indicator.<br />
The TK40 preamp system with<br />
three band EQ, built in tuner,<br />
notch filter, EQ bypass and mid<br />
contour switch.<br />
MAHOGANY<br />
ROSEWOOD<br />
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BODY SHAPES AND STYLES.<br />
BODY SHAPES AND STYLES<br />
PREAMPS<br />
DREADNOUGHT |<br />
NEX |<br />
FXC |<br />
The most popular body shape of the past half<br />
century, the Dreadnought covers a lot of acoustic<br />
<strong>guitar</strong> bases. With a strong low end and plenty of<br />
volume, its original purpose was to be the driving<br />
force in a bluegrass band.<br />
This original <strong>Takamine</strong> body is a scaled down Jumbo<br />
at heart. Not as bassy as a Dreadnought, the NEX<br />
has a silky balance to the tone that provides superb<br />
support to vocals. The singer/songwriter’s favorite.<br />
The FXC is a great acoustic for an electric band.<br />
The smaller and thinner body (there’s even a<br />
thinline version) rejects feedback while providing<br />
a true and warm acoustic tone.<br />
PLUG IN. PLAY OUT.<br />
Length 20 1/16" (51cm) Depth 4 15/16" (12.5cm)<br />
Upper bout 11 1/8" (30cm) Lower bout 15 3/4" (40cm)<br />
Length 20 1/16" (51cm) Depth 4 5/16" (11cm)<br />
Upper bout 11 1/4" (28.5cm) Lower bout 15 3/4" (40cm)<br />
Length 19 1/8" (48.5cm) Depth 4" (10cm) or 2 1/2" (6.5cm)<br />
Upper bout 11" (28cm) Lower bout 14 3/4" (37.5cm)<br />
1. 2. 3. 4.<br />
CTP-1 COOLTUBE | CTBII | ACOUSTIC DSP | TriAx |<br />
1. CTP-1 COOLTUBE<br />
3. Acoustic DSP (DSP1)<br />
OM |<br />
In the late 1920s the <strong>guitar</strong> was being incorporated<br />
into many styles of music and the OM or Orchestra<br />
Model shape came into being. This classic shape, with<br />
its strong lower midrange, is enjoying a resurgence.<br />
Length 19 1/2" (49.5cm) Depth 4 1/4" (11cm)<br />
Upper bout 11" (28cm) Lower bout 15 3/8" (39cm)<br />
JUMBO |<br />
The biggest body we make, the jumbo excels as<br />
a rhythm <strong>guitar</strong>. Chords are big and meaty, with the<br />
broad lower bout delivering plenty of volume. While<br />
the overall tone is deep, the balance is outstanding.<br />
Length 20 7/8" (53cm) Depth 4 15/16" (12.5cm)<br />
Upper bout 12 9/16" (32cm) Lower bout 17 1/8" (43.5cm)<br />
CLASSIC |<br />
The classic <strong>guitar</strong> was defined over 150 years ago<br />
and <strong>Takamine</strong> respects the classic tradition. In<br />
combination with the fan bracing, the body shape<br />
delivers a clear tone and a strong distinctive voice.<br />
Length 19 5/16" (49cm) Depth 4" (10cm)<br />
Upper bout 11 7/16" (29cm) Lower bout 14 9/16" (37cm)<br />
With the launch of the groundbreaking CoolTube preamp, we once again<br />
demonstrate our talent for innovation. In the quest for the ultimate amplified<br />
acoustic tone, we took the bold step of building a vacuum tube preamp into an<br />
instrument crafted from delicate tone woods. Following two years of research and<br />
development, the CTP-1 has arrived, providing tone with the organic warmth only<br />
previously achievable with a perfectly placed tube mic in a studio environment.<br />
The low-voltage, low-temperature 12AU7 vacuum tube brings harmonic depth,<br />
richness and subtlety to your amplified tone that you simply won’t get from any<br />
other electro-acoustic <strong>guitar</strong>. The preamp’s EQ, blend control and an input for<br />
an additional magnetic pickup, expand the sonic possibilities even further.<br />
The CoolTube preamp is now available in our celebrated ‘07 Limited Edition,<br />
Nashville, Natural and SuperNatural ranges, our new TF250SMC/SB models and<br />
as an option for the new Bluegrass <strong>guitar</strong>s, so make a date to visit your local<br />
<strong>Takamine</strong> retailer and prepare to hear the warmest amplified acoustic tones yet.<br />
2. CT4BII<br />
The CT4BII is a wonderfully warm-sounding preamp possessing a 3-band graphic<br />
equalizer. It also features an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner<br />
making it perfect for non-standard and open tunings.<br />
This is the first onboard digital preamp for acoustic <strong>guitar</strong> and features<br />
parametric EQ, a chromatic tuner plus a digital reverb for an almost unlimited<br />
range of sounds and effects with which to add ambience to your performance –<br />
it can even memorise your favourite effects settings. A feedback absorber and<br />
mute switch are also built in.<br />
4. TriAx<br />
We are delighted to introduce our very first add-on acoustic <strong>guitar</strong> pickup<br />
– the brand new <strong>Takamine</strong> TRI-AX.<br />
We teamed up with acoustic amplification specialists Lloyd Baggs, to produce our<br />
new pickup – a tri-axial dynamic body sensing, soundhole-mounted unit, system<br />
matched to the CTP-1 CoolTube preamp. When feeding the CTP-1 auxiliary input,<br />
the TRI-AX gives the player a greatly expanded palette of tonal possibilities.<br />
The TRI-AX also produces excellent results when used as a stand-alone pickup<br />
on any good quality acoustic <strong>guitar</strong>, and delivers unsurpassed levels of realism<br />
and fidelity. The TRI-AX can function either passively or actively, and features a<br />
volume control in active mode.<br />
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Our different body shapes aren’t just for aesthetics, different body shapes favour different frequencies giving them a different character. Visit www.takamine.co.uk to find out more.<br />
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