Katalog Takamine 2011

2011

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FRED MAScHERiNO – THE cOLOR FRED

Think Acoustic. Live Electric. Play Takamine.

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BRUcE SPRiNGSTEEN cHESTER BENNiNGTON – LiNKiN PARK

SiMPLE PLANDAVE STEwARTAVRiL LAViGNE TOM DUMONT – NO DOUBT

Like music, guitarmaking is more than just having the parts fit together. There’s a right way and a wrong way – and it takes artistic commitment to make sure the right way prevails.

At Takamine, we work together a lot like your band probably works together. we talk ideas out, we state our case, we argue some, and stand up for our beliefs. in the end, we come together.

Over the past 40-plus years, guitar players around the world have given us their respect. we hope to keep earning it by crafting the best instruments we can in the most artful way we know.

Tradesman P8

Limited Edition P10

Signature P14

Nashville P16

Supernatural P18

Advanced Natural P20

Keystone P22

Nouveau & Santa Fe P24

classical & Hirade P28

Takamini P31

G Series Dreadnoughts P32

G Series NEX & Jumbo P34

G Series OM, New yorker & FXc P36

G Series classical & Bass P38


DREADNOUGHT The most popular body shape of the past half century, the Dreadnought delivers a strong low end with plenty of volume.

Length 20 1/16” (51cm) Depth 4 15/16” (12.5cm)Upper bout 11 1/8” (30cm)Lower bout 15 3/4” (40cm)

NEX/GRAND AUDITORIUM This original Takamine body is a scaled-down Jumbo at heart. The NEX has a silky balance that supports vocals beautifully.

Length 20 1/16” (51cm) Depth 4 5/16” (11cm)Upper bout 11 1/4” (28.5cm)Lower bout 5 3/4” (40cm)

FXC The FXc is very close to traditional Grand concert proportions. Excellent feedback control with a true and warm acoustic tone.

Length 19 1/8” (48.5cm) Depth 4” (10cm)Upper bout 11” (28cm)Lower bout 14 3/4” (37.5cm)

At Takamine, we’re artisans and craftspeople at heart.

Body Shapes

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OMThe Orchestra Model shape, with its strong lower midrange and versatile dynamics, is enjoying a resurgence.

Length 19 1/2” (49.5cm) Depth 4 1/4” (11cm) Upper bout 11” (28cm) Lower bout 15 3/8” (39cm)

JUMBO The Jumbo excels as a rhythm guitar - big, meaty chords, plenty of volume and outstanding balance.

Length 20 7/8” (53cm) Depth 4 15/16” (12.5cm)Upper bout 12 9/16” (32cm)Lower bout 17 1/8” (43.5cm)

CLASSIC Takamine classic guitars respect tradition. The fan bracing and body shape deliver a clear tone and a strong voice.

Length 19 5/16” (49cm) Depth 4” (10cm)Upper bout 11 7/16” (29cm)Lower bout 14 9/16” (37cm)

The delicate soundboard balanceSpruce and cedar soundboards have been used for well over a millennium, and the modern bracing system has been around for at least 150 years. we use a traditional ‘X’ bracing pattern on our steel strings, differently voiced for each application.

Rather than take a radical departure, we make many small changes that add up to a significant difference in volume, balance and richness. Takamine soundboards are braced and voiced by hand. By tapping each top, a skilled luthier knows just how to shape the braces for the best possible response.

The fret secret Most makers don’t give frets enough credit - or attention. A good fret job can help a player reach new heights.

Examine the frets on a Takamine Tradesman. what you see is the work of a laser-guided fret finishing system that levels and crowns each fret to within 0.0001” of dead-on. Fret a note. Notice how the string contacts the centerline of the fret perfectly. And hear the clarity when you play. A good fret job can be the difference between a nice guitar and a great guitar.

Deluxe appointments Takamine pioneered the use of uncommonly artistic and complex inlays on guitars for the common man. we have developed the art of design and the craft of precise inlay work far beyond the capability of most other guitarmakers.Look closely at Takamine rosettes and inlays. This meticulous handwork is a highly visible reminder of our commitment to excellence on every part of our guitars.

Body talk A guitar body, with its many curves, accommodates a wide range of frequencies. Different body shapes favor different frequencies, giving them a distinct character. Dreadnoughts are typically louder, with stronger lows. Smaller bodies, like our NEX, tend to be more balanced. A thinner body may project less, but sound more pleasing to the player. Play as many sizes as you can with comfort and sound in mind. your choice is very personal - what sounds and feels best to you.

is there a perfect neck shape? A hundred years ago, the wide classical shape with a flat fingerboard was the only shape considered ‘proper,’ but we’ve become more open-minded since then. Some players feel you can never be too thin, while others feel it’s phat to be fat. it’s that personal taste thing again.

Takamine necks have an ‘asymmetrical ‘c’ shape’ – an ergonomic contour that’s slightly thinner on the treble side of the neck so that it fits the natural shape of your hand. Overall, it’s thin from front to back, medium in width, with a gentle fingerboard arch. Perfectly comfortable.

Skin deep and more your Takamine is beautiful on the outside, but beauty is more than skin deep. Look inside and see for yourself. Finely sanded braces and meticulously cut linings display a level of hand craftsmanship that’s fast disappearing from modern guitars.

From the very beginning we’ve believed that if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. That spirit lives on today.

CTP-2 Cool TubeThe Takamine cool Tube is the first and only on-board tube preamp for acoustic guitar. Featuring a 12AU7 (Ecc82) valve, it delivers a warm, rich harmonic tone available from no other preamp. Furthermore, due to the unique low voltage circuit designed by Takamine, the tube does not glow or radiate high levels of heat that could damage the tone woods of the guitar.Powered by 4 AA batteries, the cooltube preamp features 3 band shelving EQ, a built in chromatic tuner, and an auxiliary input with blend control for adding a secondary pickup such as the Tri-Ax®

the new CtP-2 differs from its PredeCessor, the CtP-1, as follows:• An independent on/off switch on the back of the preamp• No ‘volume swell’ when increasing the tube level on the preamp• Lower noise• Quicker tube warm up time

CT4BThe cT4B preamp is designed for ease of use and purity of tone, consisting of 3 bands of graphic EQ

tone control, a volume control slider and a built-in chromatic tuner.

The 3 band EQ provides control with +/- 5dB of adjustment available while the chromatic tuner is activated by simply pressing the ‘Tuner’ button and hitting the string you want to tune up.

Red arrows indicate if the string is sharp or flat. Also worth bearing in mind is that the ‘tuner’ button acts as a mute switch!

ACOUSTIC DI+This clever box is specifically designed for the needs of the acoustic guitarist. with a level controllable effects loop, a mute circuit and a gain boost function, there is all the control you could ever need. it even has the ability to power a cool Tube preamp, eliminating the need for batteries!

AcOUSTic Di+ FEATURES • Super quiet performance• Balanced output• Unbalanced output• Buffered output• Effects send and return (Foot switchable)• Variable boost (Foot switchable)• Ground lift• -12db input pad (Switchable)• Mute switch capable• External power supply for cool Tube preamps• compact size and rugged construction.

E l e c t r i c

CT4-DXThe 2 channel cT4DX offers the ultimate in preamp flexibility.

Used with the Palathetic™ undersaddle pickup, it offers 4-band EQ (Low, Low Mid, High Mid, High) along with 2 notch filter controls to reduce nuisance feedback frequencies in a live situation.

Add another pickup (for example the Takamine Tri-Ax) and you have independent control over each pickup. Each of the 2 pickups will have 2 band EQ and a Notch Filter control. you can also alter the mix levels of each of the pickups.

Volume control and an onboard tuner complete the package.

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TLD LINE DRIVERThe simplest Takamine preamp, the TLD Takamine Line Driver takes the passive signal from the pickup and makes it active, and avoids the need to cut a hole in the side of the guitar. Although there is no on-board adjustment of the signal, the TLD is pre-EQ’d with a mild bass and treble boost and a mild mid-range cut.

TK40The Takamine TK40 Preamplifier found on G-Series guitars features volume control, 3-band EQ (bass, middle and treble controls), EQ bypass, a Notch Filter, Tuner and a Mid contour Switch. The preamp is switched on by plugging a standard 1/4" mono instrument cable into the endpin strap pin/jack.

The EQ bypass is useful if you want to control your sound at the desk, or through your effects, while the notch filter is useful for eliminating troublesome feedback frequencies. The mid contour control affects the 400Hz frequencies that are particularly useful for acoustic guitarists.

TP4TProviding all the flexibility and control you’d expect, the TP4T is a 3-band EQ preamp with bass, middle and treble controls, a tuner and a low battery indicator light which is activated when the battery falls below a certain voltage. whether you are recording or playing live, great tone is guaranteed.

of high importance to takamine is creating the technology that allows a plugged-in acoustic guitar to sound like an unplugged acoustic guitar.The main advancement in achieving this was the development of the Palathetic™ pickup – a ground-breaking device that allows optimal transference of the vibration from the guitar to the circuitry of the preamp.

After that, every effort has been made to be at the very fore of preamp technology, ensuring that Takamine guitars are the best sounding that money can buy.

E l e c t r i c

TRI-AX™ PICKUPThis pickup is the world’s first active triaxial soundhole mounted acoustic pickup, and delivers fantastic results on any acoustic guitar, though it is also a great partner for the cool Tube preamp. The patented technology gives a natural, acoustically accurate tone.

KEy FEATURES:• Sound board sensitive technology• Noiseless class A discreet line driver• Adjustable pole pieces for balance control• High feedback resistance• Passive/active switch• Volume control• 1000 hour battery life


TF740FS TB10TF430SS‘Singer/Songwriter’

Perfect tools. works of art.Purpose-built guitars for a specific job. Tradesman guitars are designed to be the perfect tools for flatpicking, fingerstyle, vocal accompaniment and bass excursions.

Singer/songwriterif you and your songs are center stage, you owe it to yourself to audition the Takamine Singer/Songwriter. it’s voiced to complement and support the vocal range, with a balance and sweetness that will give your songs extra dimension.

Flatpicker Melt down picks at a rate of one per solo on this powerful dreadnought with extraordinary presence and clarity.

Bass The Takamine TB10 rules the vast valley between acoustic bass guitar and upright bass. As flexible as it is gorgeous, the telescoping endpin lets you play it either way. its remarkable acoustic fullness carves out an identity all of its own.

Fingerstyle Our latest contribution to the world of fingerstyle. The wide neck on our TF740FS gives plenty of room for fingerstyle players, and the 12th fret neck joint puts the bridge right in the sweet spot for added tone and depth.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP NUT WIDTHEF340SBG Dreadnought Gloss Natural AAA Sitka Spruce Solid Mahogany TLD 1 3/4" (45mm) TF340SBG* Dreadnought Gloss Natural AAA Sitka Spruce Solid Mahogany coolTube 1 3/4" (45mm) TF360SBG Dreadnought Gloss Natural AAA Sitka Spruce Solid indian Rosewood coolTube 1 3/4" (45mm)TF360SBG-MAG Dreadnought Gloss Natural Solid Red Spruce Solid Madagascar R/wood coolTube 1 3/4” (45mm)TF430SS NEX Satin Sunburst Select Solid cedar Solid Ovangkol coolTube 1 11/16" (43mm) TF740FS OM c/A 12-fret Gloss Natural Select cedar Solid Mahogany coolTube 1 7/8" (48mm)TB10 Archtop c/A Satin Violin Spruce Maple coolTube 1 13/16" (46mm)

COMMON FEATURES:• Ebony Fingerboard • Hard Shell case included • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • Bass 34" (864mm) Scale Length

EF340SBG‘Flatpicker’

Tradesman

TF360SBG-MAG

“WHETHER I’M PLAYING DELICATE

ACOUSTIC SHOWS OR ROARING ROCK -

CARESSING THEM OR MANHANDLING THEM

– THEY DELIVER! TAKAMINE GUITARS

ARE BUILT AND SOUND BETTER

THAN EVER.” NILS LOFGREN

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TF360SBG


Limited Edition

LTD2011 - ikiTaking pride in our Japanese heritage as well as our desire to innovate, we devised a technology which allows us to embellish our guitars using genuine Japanese Kimono cloth. 2010 saw our first such model, the ‘Miyabi’, followed shortly afterwards by the ‘Ninja’ and ‘Sakura’ models.

This year we have introduced a global limited edition called the ‘iki’ which features a subtle indigo burst body decorated with kimono cloth and mother of pearl inlays depicting goldfish, a Japanese symbol of good luck and prosperity. The guitar is further refined by the inclusion of traditional gold string as an inlay. This string is traditionally used to wrap wedding gifts in Japan. The NEX body shape offers a sweet, balanced sound which has to be heard to be believed.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP NUT WIDTHLTD2011 - iKi NEX c/A Dark Blue Sunburst Solid cedar Sapele (Solid Back) cTP2 42.5mm

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EF 300 Series EditionsThe EF300SE Bw (pictured) is a special edition model. Restricted to production of 12 pieces per month, this stunning guitar is available only in Europe and pays homage to our very first limited edition guitar which was released in 1987. Finished in a beautiful pearlescent white finish, with contrasting black headstock, binding and a chunky herringbone rosette, this guitar is guaranteed to be a show stealer every time.

Our EF300NcS (Vintage cherry Sunburst), EF300w (Natural Gloss) and EF300BK (Black Gloss) are different executions of the basic model to appeal to varying tastes. These guitars are elegant workhorses that deliver great looks, sound and playability regardless of the kind of music they are used for.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP NUT WIDTHEF300SE Bw Dreadnought c/A Brilliant white Solid cedar Mahogany cT4B 42.5mmEF300w* Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Flame Black Mahogany cT4B 42.5mmEF300BK* Dreadnought c/A Gloss Black Solid cedar Mahogany cT4B 42.5mmEF300NcS* Dreadnought c/A cherry Sunburst Solid cedar Mahogany cT4B 42.5mm

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Limited Edition (cont.)

yozakuraThe yozakura is an NEX guitar which is finished in Gloss Black and features Kimono cloth/mother of pearl inlays on the fingerboard and upper sound board, depicting the cherry blossom falling against a night time sky. The moon is depicted by a crescent shape rosette.

This 2011 model is only available in Europe.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP NUT WIDTHyozakura NEX c/A Gloss Black Solid cedar Sapele (Solid Back) cT4-DX 42.5mm

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KunoichiThe Kunoichi model is named after the fabled ‘female ninja’ in Japan. The beauty of this guitar, with its tasteful red Kimono cloth inlays and stunning black burst finish, is sure to draw you in and, once you pick it up, you are guaranteed to fall in love with the sound.

This 2011 model is only available in Europe.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP NUT WIDTHKunoichi OM Black Burst Solid Bc Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) cT4B 42.5mm

Signature

“ i know i can always depend on my Takamine to sound great no matter what i do to it!”

PIERRE BOUVIER – SiMPLE PLAN

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MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP SPECIALKc70 OM Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany Back cT4B Rosette by Kenny chesneySw341Sc Dreadnought c/A Gloss Black Solid cedar Solid Mahogany Back cT4B Abalone Binding, ‘Sw’ inlayEF360GF Dreadnought Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back cT4B 1980s specsJJ325SRc Dreadnought c/A Gloss Red Stain Solid Spruce Bubinga DSP Abalone Rosette, ‘JJ’ inlayJJ325SRc-12* Dreadnought c/A Gloss Red Stain Solid Spruce Bubinga DSP 12-String, 1 7/8" Nut widthGB7c Dreadnought c/A Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Rosewood Back cT4B Guitar-shaped Soundhole

GB7c

Sw341Sc

Kc70

EF360GF

JJ325SRc

COMMON FEATURES:• Solid Top • Rosewood Fingerboard • Hard Shell case included • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • 1 11/16" (43mm) Nut width

Garth Brooks

Steve wariner

Kenny chesney

Glenn Frey

John Jorgenson

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Nashville

TNV460Sc

Golden Age GuitarsThe Nashville Series proudly invites comparison to the great guitars of yesteryear. The tops are solid, hand-selected ‘bear claw’ Spruce – a rare, naturally occurring figure pattern that marks luthiers’ most highly-prized soundboard Spruce. Each is individually voiced to maximize its power and dynamic range. The back and sides are solid bookmatched indian Rosewood, the fingerboard is ebony and the inlays are deep, vivid abalone.

MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP NUT WIDTHTNV360Sc Dreadnought c/A Solid ‘Bear claw’ Spruce Solid indian Rosewood coolTube 1 3/4" (45mm)TNV460Sc NEX c/A Solid ‘Bear claw’ Spruce Solid indian Rosewood coolTube 1 3/4" (45mm)

COMMON FEATURES: • Solid Top • Ebony Fingerboard • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • Gloss Natural Finish • coolTube Preamp • Hard Shell case included

TNV360Sc

Golden Toneif you’ve got a sharp eye for craftsmanship and a love for the vintage, these guitars will stop you in your tracks. But seeing is only the beginning. The Nashville Series delivers acoustic purity and vintage vibe in abundance. The on-board tube-driven preamp brings it home in the warmest way possible.


Supernatural

MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES NUT WIDTHTAN15c Dreadnought c/A Solid cedar Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16" (43mm)TAN16c Dreadnought c/A Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16" (43mm)TAN45c NEX c/A Solid cedar Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16" (43mm)TAN46c* NEX c/A Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16” (43mm)TAN76* OM Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16" (43mm)TAN76c OM c/A Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16" (43mm)TAN77 OM Solid cedar Solid Koa 1 3/4" (45mm)TAN650c* Nylon c/A Solid cedar Mahogany 42.5mm

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Vintage nowThe look and feel of the Supernatural range declare a noble lineage. These guitars leverage the sonic potential of their premium materials. Soundboards are supported by harmoniously matched hand-scalloped bracing. Backs and sides are bookmatched tonewoods. And when it’s time to sing it out loud, the coolTube preamp is a fast tweak to perfect warm, tone, right for any size venue.

TAN15c TAN45c TAN76c TAN77

COMMON FEATURES:• Solid Top • Abalone Rosette • Rosewood Fingerboard • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • Gloss Natural Finish • coolTube Preamp • Hard Shell case included

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TAN16c

ETN20cETN30c ETN10-Bc

Advanced NaturalThe Sound of truthThe essence of Takamine guitarmaking is represented by the Natural Series. These instruments are a union of forthright, old-world design and meticulous craftsmanship. The select materials – like the solid cedar top and solid Mahogany back – are chosen for their sonic excellence. Every process is aimed at increased vibrancy and dynamism. Freedom of vibration ensured by the restrained touch of a thin satin finish and a pickguard is left on the parts shelf.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES SPECIAL ETN10c Dreadnought c/A Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany BackETN10Bc Dreadnought c/A Satin Natural Bearclaw Spruce Solid Sapele BackETN10c-LH Dreadnought c/A Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany Back Left-HandETN10c-12 Dreadnought c/A Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany Back 12 StringETN10c-12LH Dreadnought c/A Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany Back 12 str/LHETN10-cTBS Dreadnought c/A Tobacco Burst Solid cedar Solid Mahogany BackETN20c Jumbo c/A Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany BackETN30c FXc Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany BackETN40c NEX c/A Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany BackETN40c-12 NEX c/A Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany Back 12 StringETN60c FXc Nylon Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany BackETN70c OM c/A Satin Natural Solid cedar Solid Mahogany Back

COMMON FEATURES: • Solid cedar Top • Solid Mahogany Back • Rosewood Fingerboard 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • 1 11/16" (43mm) Nut width • cT4B Preamp • Hard Shell case included

ETN40cETN10c ETN10c-TBS ETN60c ETN70c


Keystone

EF360ScEF341ScEF340ScTBS EF381Sc

Every Keystone Dreadnought starts with a hand-selected Solid Spruce or cedar soundboard, voiced to classic Dreadnought perfection. choose a model with your favorite back and side woods – Mahogany, Rosewood or maple. All feature the fabled Takamine pickup and cT4B preamp, giving you an instrument that’s ready for any stage or studio.

COMMON FEATURES: • Dreadnought cutaway Body • Rosewood Fingerboard 25 3/8" (644mm) scale length • cT4B Preamp • Hard Shell case included

MODEL FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES NUT WIDTH SPECIALEF340Sc Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Mahogany Back 1 11/16" (43mm)EF340ScTBS Tobacco Burst Solid Spruce Solid Mahogany Back 1 11/16" (43mm)EF341Sc Gloss Black Solid cedar Maple 1 11/16" (43mm)EF341Sc-LH Gloss Black Solid cedar Maple 1 11/16” (43mm) Left-HandEF360Sc Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16" (43mm)EF381Sc Gloss Black Solid Spruce Maple 1 7/8" (48mm)TF341DLX* Gloss Black Solid cedar Solid Sapele Back 1 11/16” (43mm)

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EF340Sc

“ALWAYS CLEAR AS A BELL, WITH TONS OF DEFINITION TO CUT

THROUGH EVEN THE DENSEST OF MIXES.”

ADAM DUTKIEWICz – KiLLSwiTcH ENGAGE

EF261SBL

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Nouveau & Santa Fe

EF36 EF440ScGNEF340ScGN EF440ScBL

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES FNBRD PREAMP SPECIALEF36 Dreadnought Gloss Natural Solid AAA Spruce Solid Rosewood Rosewood TLDEF261SAN* FXc c/A Gloss Antique Stain Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood cT4BEF261SBL FXc c/A Gloss Black Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood cT4BEF261SwR* FXc c/A Gloss wine Red Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood cT4BEF340ScGN Dreadnought c/A Satin Antique Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood cT4BEF340ScGN-LH Dreadnought c/A Satin Antique Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood cT4B Left-HandEF407* New yorker Natural Koa Koa Rosewood cT4BEF440ScBL NEX c/A Gloss Black Solid Spruce Mahogany Rosewood cT4BEF440ScGN NEX c/A Satin Antique Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood cT4BEF440ScGN-LH NEX c/A Satin Antique Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood cT4B Left-Hand

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COMMON FEATURES: • Solid Top (Except EF407) • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • 1 11/16" (43mm) Nut width • 12-String 1 7/8" (48mm) Nut width • Hard Shell case included

Guitars that defy category Maybe it’s the sound, maybe it’s the fit, but these instruments reflect Takamine’s promise to give artists as broad a sonic palette as possible. Nouveau small-bodies are favorites of both coffeehouse and arena guitarists. The exclusive NEX/Grand Auditorium body delivers a focused sound with clear articulation and pleasing brilliance.


Nouveau & Santa Fe (cont.)The Santa Fe series has been a mainstay in the Takamine range since 1994 proving that these unique guitars stand the test of time. Stunning inlay work in the rosette and fingerboard using Takamine’s laser cutting technology on rare woods and select shell is a Santa Fe series trademark.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES FNBRD PREAMP SPECIALEF508Kc NEX c/A Gloss Natural Koa Koa Rosewood cT4BEF508c-VN* NEX c/A Vintage Nat. Gloss Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood cT4B EF740SGN OM Satin Antique Solid cedar Sapele Rosewood cT4BTF450SMSB NEX Gloss Sunburst Solid Spruce Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony cTP-2TSF40c* NEX c/A Gloss Natural Solid cedar Solid Sapele Rosewood cTP-2 TSF40c-LH NEX c/A Gloss Natural Solid cedar Solid Sapele Rosewood cTP-2 Left-HandTSF48c NEX c/A Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back Ebony cTP-2 TB240Sc-NS Jumbo Bass c/A Natural Satin Solid cedar Solid Mahogany Back Rosewood cTP-2 Bass

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COMMON FEATURES: • Solid Top (Except EF508Kc) • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • 1 11/16" (43mm) Nut width • 12-String 1 7/8" (48mm) Nut width • Hard Shell case included

TF450SMSB TB240Sc-NSEF508Kc EF740SGN

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TSF48c


TH5c TH90Tc135ScTc132Sc

From the heart of HiradeThe late Mr Mass Hirade was a driving force at Takamine, ultimately rising to become president of the company. However, he was also a brilliant designer and highly skilled luthier. His innovative instruments were markedly superior in volume, tone and playability. Today, Takamine continue the heritage in their range of classical guitars, including a range of ‘Hirade’ models named after the great man himself.

COMMON FEATURES:• Solid Top • Ebony Fingerboard • Rosewood Fingerboard - 25 9/16" (650mm) Scale • Gloss Natural Finish (Except Ec124ScBL) • Hard Shell case included

HIRADE BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES NUT WIDTH PREAMP FNBRDTH5c classical c/A Solid cedar Solid Rosewood 2” (51mm) cTP-2 EbonyTH90 classical with Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood 2” (51mm) cTP-2 Ebony Oval Soundhole c/A

CLASSICAL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES NUT WIDTH PREAMP SPECIALTc132Sc classical c/A Solid cedar Solid Rosewood Back 2" (51mm) cTP-2Tc135Sc classical c/A Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 2" (51mm) cTP-2 14-FretEc124ScBL classical c/A Gloss cedar Mahogany 2” (51mm) cTP-2

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classical & Hirade

Ec124ScBL

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“ I ALWAYS WANT THE BEST SOUND I CAN GET, AS I’M SURE EVERYBODY DOES. MY TAKAMINE INSTRUMENTS ENABLE ME TO DO JUST THAT – GET THE BEST ACOUSTIC GUITAR SOUNDS POSSIBLE.”

PAUL JACKSON JR.

Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Steely Dan, David Benoit, chicago, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, George Duke,Gladys Knight, Barry white, Kenny Rogers, Aretha, Elton… are we running out of space yet?

Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and arranger Paul Jackson, Jr. is America’s go-to guitarist. if you have a track that needs to be just a little sweeter, your next call is to Paul.


Takamine for everyone

Built to Takamine designs in some of the most

modern guitar shops in the world, G-Series

instruments are priced for every budget.

In addition to the extensive line of Dreadnoughts and

Jumbos, the G-Series features smaller NEX/Grand

Auditorium and FXC sizes. Your G-Series guitar is

every bit a Takamine, from its acoustic performance

to the latest in pickup and preamp design.

G Series

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TAKAMINI BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES FINGERBOARD SPECIALEGMiNi-BKLH Mini Gloss Black Solid Spruce Mahogany Rosewood Left-HandEGMiNi-BK Mini Gloss Black Solid Spruce Mahogany RosewoodEGMiNi-NS Mini Satin Natural Solid Spruce Mahogany RosewoodGMiNi-BKLH Mini Gloss Black Solid Spruce Mahogany Rosewood Left-HandGMiNi-NS Mini Satin Natural Solid Spruce Mahogany RosewoodGMiNi-BK Mini Gloss Black Solid Spruce Mahogany Rosewood

TAKAMINI

COMMON FEATURES:Padded Gig Bag included • Electro (EG) models include passive preamp


MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP SPECIALG320* Dreadnought Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany N/AG320-NS Dreadnought Natural Satin Spruce Mahogany N/AG320S Dreadnought Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany N/AGS320-BBS Dreadnought Burgundy Burst Satin Spruce Mahogany N/AG321* Dreadnought Black Gloss Spruce Mahogany N/AEG320c Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4EG320Sc Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4EG321c* Dreadnought c/A Black Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4G330S* Dreadnought Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood N/AEG330Sc* Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood TK40EG333c-LTD Dreadnought c/A Amber Burst Gloss Burled Ash Burled Ash TP4G340S-NS Dreadnought Natural Satin Solid Spruce Mahogany N/AEG340c-LH Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4T Left-HandEG340Sc Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG340Sc-NS Dreadnought c/A Natural Satin Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4T

EG340Sc EG341Sc

EG333c-LTD

EG320c

G SeriesDreadnoughts

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MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP SPECIALEG341Sc Dreadnought c/A Black Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG345c Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG360Sc Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood TP4TEG361Sc* Dreadnought c/A Black Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood TP4TEG363Sc Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood TP4T 3 Pc BackEG363Sc-LH Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood TP4T Left-HandEG510Sc* Dreadnought c/A Natural Satin Solid cedar Mahogany TK40EG510Sc-LH Dreadnought c/A Natural Satin Solid cedar Mahogany TK40 Left-HandEG510S-12 Dreadnought Natural Satin Solid cedar Mahogany TK40 12 StringG511SS* Dreadnought Natural Satin Solid Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) N/AEG511SSc Dreadnought c/A Natural Satin Solid Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) TK40EG530SSc* Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) TK40EG530SSc-LH Dreadnought c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) TK40 Left-HandEG531SSc Dreadnought c/A Black Gloss Solid Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) TK40

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EG363Sc EG511SSc EG531SScEG345c EG360Sc


MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMPG220 NEX Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany N/AG220-NS NEX Natural Satin Spruce Mahogany N/AG220S NEX Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany N/AEG220c NEX c/A Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG404c-LTD NEX c/A Amber Burst Gloss Quilt Maple Quilt Maple TP4TEG430S-VV NEX Vintage Violin Solid Spruce Flame Maple TP4TEG440c NEX c/A Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG440c-STBQ NEX c/A Trans Blue Gloss Quilt Maple Quilt Maple TP4TEG440c-STcQ NEX c/A Trans charcoal Gloss Quilt Maple Quilt Maple TP4TEG440c-STRQ NEX c/A Trans Red Gloss Quilt Maple Quilt Maple TP4TEG440Sc NEX c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG444c-VV NEX c/A Vintage Violin Flame Mahogany Flame Mahogany TP4TEG450DLX NEX Sunburst Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG451DLX NEX Black Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG450SMcSB NEX Gloss Vintage Burst Solid Spruce Flame Maple TP4TEG460Sc NEX Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood TP4T

EG440c-STRQ EG450DLX EG481ScX-FB

G SeriesNEX & Jumbo

EG404cLTD

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MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP SPECIALEG461Sc NEX c/A Black Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood TP4TEG463Sc NEX c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood TP4TEG481ScX-FB NEX c/A Flat Black Solid cedar Mahogany TP4T EG481ScX NEX c/A Black Gloss, Biker Motif Solid cedar Mahogany TP4TEG540DLX NEX c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) TK40EG541DLX NEX c/A Black Gloss Solid Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) TK40EG540SSc NEX c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) TK40EG541SSc NEX c/A Black Gloss Solid Spruce Sapele (Solid Back) TK40EG543Sc NEX c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Flame Maple TK40

EG523Sc Jumbo c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Flame Maple TK40EG523ScB Jumbo c/A Black Gloss Solid Spruce Flame Maple TK40EG523Sc-2TS Jumbo c/A Sunburst Gloss Solid Spruce Flame Maple TK40EG523Sc-12 Jumbo c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Flame Maple TK40 12 StringEG523Sc-LH Jumbo c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Flame Maple TK40 Left-Hand

EG540SSc EG543Sc EG523ScEG540DLX


EG440

G SeriesOM, New Yorker and FXC

EG5013SVFT G406SEG630S-VV

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EG540DLX EG450DLX EG540SSc EG541SSc

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP SPECIALEG5013SVFT OM Antique Sunburst Solid Spruce Flame Maple TK40 G406S New yorker Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood & Maple N/AEG416S New yorker Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood & Maple TP4TG406S-LH New yorker Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Rosewood & Maple N/A Left-HandEG630S-VV New yorker Vintage Violin Solid Spruce Flame Maple TP4TEG260c FXc Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4EG260c-BK FXc Black Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG260c-BSB FXc Brown Sunburst Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG260c-TBL FXc Trans Blue Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG260c-wR FXc Trans wine Red Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG268cS FXc cherry Sunburst Flame Maple Mahogany TP4TEG269VGT FXc Vintage Gold Top Spruce Mahogany TP4TG260 FX Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany N/A

EG260c-BK EG268cS EG269VGT


G124 G128SEG124c EG128Sc

G SeriesClassical & Bass

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MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP SPECIALG124 classical Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany N/AG124S classical Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany N/AEG124c classical c/A Natural Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG124cBK classical c/A Black Gloss Spruce Mahogany TP4TG128S classical Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany N/AEG128Sc classical c/A Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG128ScBK classical c/A Black Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4TEG522Sc classical c/A Natural Gloss Solid cedar Mahogany TK40EG522Sc-LH classical c/A Natural Gloss Solid cedar Mahogany TK40 Left-Hand

EG512c Jumbo Bass Natural Gloss Spruce Nato TK40EGB2S-N Jumbo Bass Natural Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4TEGB2S-BK Jumbo Bass Black Gloss Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4T

EG512c EGB25N EGB25BKEG522Sc


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