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PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2007

Over the years, we’ve steadily honed and refined our luthieryskills. We’ve pioneered new designs and production techniquesto guarantee class-leading instruments of sublime quality. Andnow here in 2007, our product range is more expansive anddiverse than ever before, giving you far greater choice.

But do take some time thinking about the sort of instrument youneed. What will work best for you will depend upon a number of factors, such as the type of music you play and where youplay it. For example, the rich powerful delivery of a Nashvilleelectro-acoustic with the new CoolTube preamp would be idealfor a gigging and recording guitarist playing modern rock. By contrast, the warm tonal delicacy of the smaller bodied,cedar-topped Takamine AN45 SuperNatural, might better suitthe solo fingerstyle exponent playing for their own enjoyment.But these are far from hard and fast rules. The best thing youcan possibly do as part of your decision making process isspend some quality time with your nearest Takamine retailer.

Audition the ranges – listen to the difference between spruceand cedar soundboards, but bear in mind that spruce typicallytakes longer to ‘play in’ than cedar. See how different body stylesfeel to hold. Plug in a couple of electro-acoustics and put thepreamps through their paces. Then, look carefully at the differentrange of finishes we offer – in short, use all your senses to helpyou decide.

One thing you can take for granted is that all Takamine guitarsare finished to an exceptionally high standard. Examine thefretting, the componentry, the finish – inside and out. It doesn’tmatter which Takamine you choose, we promise to give you thehighest quality instrument we can within your budget.

Invest some time now seeking out the guitar that’s right for youand you’ll reap the rewards for years to come. We reckonthere’s a good chance the guitar you’ll settle down with will haveTakamine on the headstock.

Enjoy the journey.

Welcome to the world of Takamine Guitars.

Assuming you’ve picked up this catalogue because you’re thinking about buying a new guitar, then you’re about to begin what should be a very exciting andultimately rewarding journey. And when you find the instrument that suits youperfectly it’s like the start of a long and fulfilling relationship. And we speakfrom experience – we’ve satisfied thousands of demanding musicians since webegan making premium quality instruments back in 1962.

The Art of Innovation 4 – 5

The 2007 Limited Edition 6 – 7

The Bluegrass Models 8

TF250SMC/SB 9

The Nashville Series 10 – 11

The SuperNatural Series 12 – 13

The Natural Series 14 – 15

Pure Acoustic Models 16 – 17

Speciality Models 18

Left Handed Models 19

The G Series 20 – 25

Body Shapes and Styles 26

Preamps 27

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The Takamine story started four decades ago in the town of Sakashita, Japan, with a small group of luthiers crafting modest numbers of high quality acoustic guitars followingestablished designs and using traditional methods. Fortyyears on, and Takamine guitars are cherished by thousands ofplayers the world over and championed by some of the mosttalented and celebrated musicians on the planet.

And in this time we’ve introduced technological innovations inorder to meet the needs of musicians who are themselvesconstantly pushing the boundaries of acoustic music. In thisdedicated UK brochure, we showcase the skill and technicalexpertise of our craftsmen in some of the best instrumentswe’ve ever made – both acoustic and acoustic-electric. To thisday, our Japanese guitars are still for the most part, assembledand finished by hand. Carefully selected tone woods are stacked,turned and gently seasoned for many months in preciselycontrolled atmospheric conditions before use. We check guitartops for resonance, grain and quality, while different levels offlexibility are compensated for by subtly varying the dimensionsof the bracing. And whilst we’ve always held the traditional skillsof the luthier in the highest esteem, we’ve never been afraid toadvance the art of guitar building by embracing new technologyand ideas.

It was way back in 1978 when we introduced acoustic-electricguitars suitable for high-power amplification into the marketplace– and musicians everywhere simply couldn’t wait to get theirhands on them. These guitars incorporated the first incarnationof the now legendary palathetic pickup, which set the standardfor the industry. Unlike the retro-fit pickups used by othermanufacturers, our pickup is an integral part of the bridge

assembly, collecting both string and soundboard information.Now in its latest state-of-the-art form, it continues to be highlyrevered by the acoustic guitar connoisseurs.

And in 2004, we achieved another industry first when wepartnered our famous pickup with an on-board preamp systemhaving a vacuum tube at its heart. The exalted CoolTube preampdelivers a degree of warm acoustic tonality that was previouslyonly attainable with a perfectly placed esoteric valve mic, in astudio environment.

But these are just two innovations of many that Takamine hasdeveloped in pursuance of the ultimate amplified acoustic tone,and we’re still very much on the case. We don’t think anyone hasmastered the art of blending the skill of the luthier withgroundbreaking technology as consummately and effectively aswe have. But don’t take our word for it, try one for yourself andwe’re sure you’ll agree that Takamine amplified acoustic guitarsare without equal.

1962A small family business located at the base

of Takamine mountain, starts making fine, handcrafted acoustic guitars.

1968Mr Mass Hirade joins the company heading updesign and production, and shortly thereafter,

introduces the first Takamine world-class‘Classical’ guitar.

1975The company begins overseas trading as a

result of Takamine’s rapidly growing reputation.

1978Takamine introduces its eagerly anticipated

acoustic-electric guitars featuring the stunning new palathetic pickups.

1986The first Natural Series guitar is launched and

receives plaudits the world over.

1987Takamine introduces its first Limited Edition

model to celebrate 25 years of master luthiery.

1988The Takamine Parametric EQ preamp is launched

and immediately becomes the standard by which others are judged.

1989Takamine develop the replaceable preamp package

system featuring the innovative external batterybox.

1994Takamine pioneer the use of lasers to enable

stunningly intricate and precise inlays.

2004Launch of the revolutionary CoolTube preamp,

providing the warmest amplified acoustic tones yet.

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LTD EDITION 2007 |Solid Spruce top, Solid Sapeli MahoganyBack, Sapeli Mahogany sides, CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.

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Delicate Abalone Raindrops andintricate Abalone Lightning.

Below the deep lustrous black finish is a top of solid, seasoned spruce married tosolid sapeli mahogany back and sides – a combination providing superb articulationwith warmth and sweetness.

The rosette features fabulously intricate storm design inlay work using Imbuia andPersimmon, while abalone raindrops and a lightning bolt are inlaid onto the polishedebony fingerboard. The dramatic black theme is carried all the way through to theblack and basswood body binding and ultimately on to the precision tuning machine.

The exceptional acoustic performance of the LTD2007 is perfectly complementedby the highly-revered Takamine Palathetic under-bridge pickup and onboardCoolTube preamp which together ensure that even the subtlest nuances of yourplaying are faithfully reproduced.

We’re only building a limited run so get along to your nearest Takamine retailerand whip up a storm with one of these breathtaking beauties.

ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE.If you had to sum up the LTD2007’s qualities in one word, it would be presence – as this handcrafteddreadnought-bodied instrument has it in abundance; both visually and sonically. The design is basedupon that most exciting of natural phenomena, the thunderstorm.

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FROM STAGE TO STUDIO.The striking new Takamine TF250SMC/SB is the latest in a long line of professionalinstruments developed by our highly skilled luthiers, to deliver an extraordinarilyrich tonality that translates as well in the studio as it does on stage.

Finished in deep and lustrous vintage three tone sunburst or as a natural flame maple top, the TF250SMC teams a premiumquality solid Sitka Spruce top with solid flame maple back and sides, endowing it with a strong yet finely detailed voice. And whenyou add Takamines acclaimed palathetic under-bridge pick up and the factory fitted CoolTube preamp to the equation, you’ve gotsome of the most seductive and refined amplified acoustic tones on the planet.

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EF360SBG |Solid Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides,ivory binding with herringbone purfling,mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.Fitted with a class A line driver.

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TF360SBG |Solid Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides,ivory binding with herringbone purfling,mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.Fitted with CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.

TF250SMC |Jumbo Cutaway, Solid Spruce top andflamed maple back and sides, Abalonepearl inlays, fitted with CTP-1 preamp.

TF250SMC-SB |As TF250SMC in Sunburst.

E Q U I P P E DHUMBLE ROOTS...The Takamine E(T)F360SBG is brand new to our product line up and is better known as the Bluegrass model,so called because of its signature bright and punchy voice which projects so well within multi-instrumentmusic ensembles.The materials we’ve chosen for this thoroughbred full-bodied dreadnought havebeen carefully selected from our stock of seasoned tonewoods. The superbseparation and cutting power of the Bluegrass come from the union of a premiumquality solid spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides, all finished in a flawlessnatural high gloss. And in keeping with the Bluegrass’s pure clear voice, we’ve keptthe look clean and uncluttered. The body is ivory bound with traditional herringbone

purfling, while the wide, one-piece mahogany neck is topped with an ebonyfingerboard. High precision open-gear machine heads guarantee tuning stability.

You can have your Bluegrass equipped with either Takamine’s internal line driverpreamp (no body-mounted/external controls) or the CoolTube preamp which deliversunsurpassed natural-sounding amplified acoustic tone.

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EASTERN ART. MIDWEST STYLE.With the introduction of the Takamine Nashville Series, our expert luthiers were able to exhibit their skills across a range of fabulous instruments inspired by America’s most famous music city.Right from the selection of highly-figured, seasoned solid tone woods through to the meticulouslyinlaid abalone shell on the rosewood models, the Nashvilles live up to their heritage.

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TNV360SC |Solid ‘bear claw’ spruce top withsolid rosewood back and sides.

TNV460SC |Solid ‘bear claw’ sprucetop with solid rosewoodback and sides.

The tops are of hand-selected, ‘bear claw’ spruce, a beautiful, naturally occurringrippling pattern in the grain creating an eye-catching shimmering effect. It iswidely acknowledged amongst luthiers that the sought-after bear claw figuringsignifies that the wood is more mature and of a superior quality. Having passed a visual inspection, craftsmen will tap each piece of wood in turn to assess itsresonance and acoustic response before making the final selection.

The Nashvilles come with either solid bookmatched Indian rosewood or mahoganyback and sides. Each has its own distinctive tonal signature, so take time out toplay and listen to both versions. Ebony is used for the fingerboards which aretopped with nickel silver frets. These are levelled and finished by hand for perfectplayability and intonation.

Despite their obvious heritage, these top-end instruments are far more than different takes on a classic style. The Nashvilles come complete with the revolutionary CoolTube preamp, bringing harmonic depth and richness to youramplified tone that you won’t get from any other electro-acoustic guitar.*

So if you’re looking for a rich, powerful and open acoustic tone with visual presence to match, then you need look no further than the Takamine Nashvilles.

* The Nashvilles are available in pure acoustic form too. See pages 16-17.

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SUPERNATURAL HISTORY.Everything about our SuperNatural Series exudes world-class pedigree, from the beautifully understated styling to breathtaking vintage tone. None of which should come as any surprise giventhat we’ve spent the last 40 years perfecting the art of designing and building outstanding acoustic guitars. And the SuperNaturals are truly outstanding because of the time, materials and knowledgewe put into them.

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TAN16C |Solid spruce top, solid rosewood back (TAN46C – NEX version, TAN46C-LH left-hand NEX,TAN76 – OM non-cutaway version).

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You can specify your SuperNatural with either a solid spruce or solid cedarsoundboard. The spruce-topped version delivers a rich, bright tonality thatrewards even the most forceful playing – and what’s more, the sound willimprove with age and regular use. The honey-coloured cedar models possessan altogether darker, more luxuriant tone with a rounder bottom end makingthem the perfect choice for fingerpicking.

Both the spruce and cedar models benefit from hand-scalloped X-bracing whichwe fine-tune to suit the characteristics of the different soundboard materials.The backs and sides are of beautiful bookmatched rosewood, chosen tocomplement the inherent tone signature of the tops. The solid backs are bracedto control bottom end response and maximise projection.

The SuperNatural Series does much more than pay homage to the masterluthier. These truly are vintage instruments of the 21st century featuringtechnical innovations that have made Takamine famous. The acoustic-electrics*come equipped with our palathetic bridge pickup linked to the CoolTube preamp.This combination captures even the finest sonic nuance, delivering a warm, clearamplified acoustic tone that is simply breathtaking.

* We produce pure acoustic versions of the SuperNaturals too.See pages 16-17 for more information.

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TAN15C |NOT PICTURED.Dreadnought, cedar top(TAN15C-LH left-hand).

TAN45C |NEX, solid cedar top, solidrosewood back.

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NATURAL SELECTION.The Naturals are the instruments of choice for thousands of professional musicians around the world,and have become almost the ‘industry standard’ acoustic-electric; and for some very good reasons. Solidcedar tops, mahogany backs and a thin satin finish, endow these guitars with a lush, complex tonalityyou’ll notice the moment you pick one up. Although be warned, putting it down again can be a problem.

TAN10 |TAN10 – Dreadnought, solid cedar top andsolid mahogany back (TAN10C – cutawayversion, TAN10-12 – 12-string non-cutawayversion, TAN10C-LH – left-hand, TAN10-12/LH – 12-string left-hand version).

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The Natural series was first introduced in 1986. Find out more at www.takamine.co.uk.

All of the Naturals in theacoustic/electric range featurethe CoolTube preamp.

The construction of theNatural Series is stillmainly done by hand.

The Takamine Natural is the quintessential acoustic, painstakingly assembledusing the finest materials and with ornamentation kept to the minimum. We evendecided against a pickguard to allow the soundboard greater freedom to vibrate,thereby generating richer tone and providing longer sustain.

The Naturals are available in a wide range of body shapes, so there's sure to beone you're totally comfortable with. For more information about the variousTakamine body styles, see page 26. We even produce a nylon-stringed Naturalthat works just as well for civilised, soft-toned jazz as it does for classical music.

All of the Naturals in the acoustic/electric range come with the palathetic bridgepick up system linked to our world class CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.

We also produce pure acoustic versions of the Naturals. See pages 16-17 for details.

TAN40C |NEX, solid cedar top and solidmahogany back (TAN40C-LH –left-hand, TAN40C-12 – 12-string version).

TAN60C |Country nylon string cutaway, solid cedar top and solid mahogany back.

TAN70 |OM-shaped TAN10.

TAN30C |NOT PICTURED.FXC artist cutaway, solidcedar top and solidmahogany back.

TAN20C |Jumbo, solid cedar top andsolid mahogany back (TAN20 –non-cutaway version).

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UNPLUGGED. UNSURPASSED.Takamine will always make pure acoustic-only models for the musician not needing or wanting anythingmore than the pure unadulterated sound of his or her acoustic guitar. And this is just fine with us.

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The company was founded on the basis of building acoustic guitars of the veryhighest quality, and we have stayed faithful to our mission. In fact, even ouramplified guitars are acoustics first and foremost.

Our luthiery skills are very much in evidence right across the range of Takamineacoustics, from the choice of painstakingly seasoned solid tone woods through tothe hand assembly and finishing. By the time your Takamine reaches you, it willhave passed through the hands of many different, highly experienced craftsmen,each of whom is dedicated to making your guitar as good as it possibly can be –which we guarantee, is very good indeed!

We offer a number of acoustic models from the Nashville, SuperNatural andNatural ranges, so it’s very likely that you’ll be able to find the guitar that’s perfect for you. But remember, whatever you choose to play unplugged, you can’t get better value-for-money than a Takamine acoustic.

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AN10 |Dreadnought,solid cedar top,solid mahoganyback and sides.

AN15 |Dreadnought, solidcedar top, solidrosewood back andsides, gloss finish.

AN16 |Dreadnought, solidspruce top, solidrosewood back andsides, gloss finish.

AN45 |NEX version of AN15.

AN46 |NEX version of AN16.

AN15LH |Left-hand version of AN15.

NV360S |Dreadnought, solid ‘bear claw’spruce top with solidrosewood back and sides.

NV460S |NEX, Solid ‘bear claw’ sprucetop with solid rosewood backand sides.

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EF508C-VN & EF508KC. The EF508C-VN features Takamine’s NEX cutaway bodystyle and marries a top grade solid cedar soundboard to mahogany back andsides. This striking instrument benefits from an expertly-applied antique glossfinish, designed to set off the ornate rosette and inlay designs to maximumaesthetic effect. The EF508KC is of the same shape but utilises the finest, highlyfigured Koa for it’s top, back and sides making it one of the most alluring guitarsin the speciality range. Exemplary amplified performance comes courtesy of theonboard CT4BII preamp linked to the up-to-date palathetic bridge pick up system.

EF261S. (Antique, Black and Wine Red finishes) The EF261 is all aboutpresenting listeners with a warm and perfectly balanced sound, which it does byvirtue of its smaller body, constructed from a solid cedar top mated to mahoganyback and sides. Available in a range of high gloss finishes, the EF261 comes withthe CT4BII preamp fitted as standard.

EF341SC. The EF341SC is a gloss black finished dreadnought with a solid sprucetop on mahogany back and sides. You can guarantee that you’ll be seen andheard with this super-cool looking, strident-voiced beauty, especially when youplug in and use the CT4BII preamp.

TC132SC AND TC132SC-BL. Why is the Takamine TC132SC one of the world’smost popular acoustic-electric classicals among professional guitarists?…supreme playability, remarkable quality of sound and amazing versatility.

You can play anything from Bach to modern R&B to mellow jazz on one of thesefine instruments. It won’t surprise you to learn that the materials we use are ofpremium grade; the top is solid cedar while the sides and back are rosewood.The natural acoustic warmth of the TC132 is amplified by the onboard CoolTubepreamp, so whether you’re recording or playing publicly, you can be certain thatthe organic integrity of your sound is being preserved for all to enjoy.

TC132SC | TC132SC: Classical cutaway,solid cedar top, solidrosewood back. TC132SC-BL:As for the TC132SC but inblack gloss finish and withabalone inlay. Fitted with theCTP-1 CoolTube preamp.

EF508C-VN |NEX, solid cedar top, solid mahogany back.EF508KC: NEX, Figured Koa top, Figured Koa back and sides, abalonerosette. Fitted with theCT4BII preamp.

EF261S |FXC cutaway, solid cedar top,mahogany back. Finishes: BL – Black, WR – WineRed, AN – Antique (not pictured).Fitted with the CT4BII preamp.

EF341SC |Dreadnought cutaway, solidspruce top, mahogany back.Fitted with the CT4BII preamp.

EF444S-TBS |NEX, Figured Koa top,Figured Koa back and sides,abalone rosette. Fitted withthe CT4BII preamp.

TAN15C-LH | Left handed Dreadnought, solidcedar top, rosewood back andsides, CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.

TAN46C-LH |Left handed NEX body,solid spruce top, rosewoodback and sides, CTP-1CoolTube preamp.

TAN10-12LH |Left handed 12-string Dreadnought,solid cedar top, mahogany back andsides, natural satin finish, CTP-1CoolTube preamp.

TAN10C-LH |Left handed Dreadnought, solidcedar top, mahogany back andsides, natural satin finish, CTP-1CoolTube preamp.

TAN16C-LH |Left handed Dreadnought,solid spruce top, rosewoodback and sides, CTP-1CoolTube preamp.

EG530SC-LH | Left handed Dreadnought,cutaway, Solid Spruce top,Sepele back and sides, naturalgloss finish, TK40T preamp.

EG522SC-LH |Left handed, Classical nylon strung, spruce top, gloss finish,TV3 preamp.

EG523SC-LH |Left handed Jumbo body, cutaway,Solid Spruce top, flamedsycamore back and sides, naturalgloss finish, TK40T preamp.

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Models include both acoustic and semi-acoustic in a selection of fine tone woods andfinishes. All of our left-handed guitars are crafted using only the finest materials, withthe same attention to detail, distinctive design and high quality craftsmanship whichare standard throughout all Takamine guitars.

EG540SC-LH |Left handed NEX body, cutaway,Solid Spruce top, Nato back andsides, natural gloss finish,TK40T preamp.

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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY.With the G Series, we’ve developed a range of guitars to suit a diversity of applications. They come in different body sizes and shapes so you’re bound to find one that sounds right for your playing style.Pick up one of our smaller-bodied instruments such as the OM, NEX or FXC and see how comfortablethey are to hold. The OM body style delivers a beautifully balanced tone with a slightly morepronounced midrange when compared to a dreadnought. And the thin profile version of the FXC makesit more resistant to feedback in higher volume environments. So you can see that choosing your nextacoustic guitar demands serious thought, but put yourself in the hands of a Takamine specialist andit’ll be incredibly good fun and highly gratifying.

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EG523SC |Jumbo Cutaway, solid spruce top, flamedsycamore back and sides, fitted with TK40T.Available in left handed (EG523SC-LH) and12 string (EG523SC-12) alternatives.

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EG512C-FG |Super jumbo, cutaway 4string bass, spruce top,flamed maple back andsides, TK-40T preamp.

EG523SC2T |As EG523SC in sunburst finish.

EG540SSC |NEX, cutaway, Solidspruce top, solid back,natural gloss finish,TK40T preamp.

EG531SSC |Dreadnought, cutaway, solidspruce top, solid back, blackgloss finish, TK40T preamp.

EG562C |FXC, thinline body,nylon strung, sprucetop, gloss finish.

EG541SSC |As EG540SSC in blackgloss finish.

EG522SC |Classical nylon stringcutaway, solid spruce top,gloss finish (EG522SC-LH – left-hand).

EG520S |As EG523SC in sunburst finish.

EG512C |Super Jumbo, cutaway 4-string bass, spruce top,natural satin finish.

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THE G SERIES.A SOUND CHOICE.All of the G series guitars in the range are built to a very high standard using the latest state-of-theart manufacturing techniques. With the same attention to detail and craftsmanship that can be foundin all Takamine guitars, they represent fantastic value for money.

EG260C |NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,mahogany back and sides, glossfinish, TP-4T preamp.

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EG260C-BK |NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,mahogany back and sides, blackgloss finish, TP-4T preamp.

EG260C-WR |NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,mahogany back and sides, wine redfinish, TP-4T preamp.

EG260C-BSB |NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,mahogany back and sides,sunburst finish, TP-4T preamp.

EG128SC |Electro classical, cutaway, solidspruce top, mahogany back andsides, TP-4T preamp.

G220S-NS |NEX shape pure acoustic, solid sprucetop, mahogany back and sides, naturalsatin finish.

EG460SC |NEX shape, solid spruce top,rosewood back and sides, glossfinish, TP-4T preamp. Abalone inlaythrough binding and sound hole.

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EG340SC |Dreadnought, cutaway, solid sprucetop, mahogany back and sides,gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.

EG345C |Dreadnought, cutaway, 12-string,spruce top, mahogany back andsides, gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.

EG341SC |Dreadnought, cutaway, solid sprucetop, mahogany back and sides, blackgloss finish, TP-4T preamp.

EG440SC |NEX Shape, cutaway, solid sprucetop, mahogany back and sides,Gloss Finish, TP-4T preamp.

G330S-NS |Dreadnought shape pure acoustic,solid spruce top, mahogany backand sides, natural satin finish.

EG330SC-NS |Dreadnought, cutaway, solid sprucetop, rosewood back and sides,natural satin finish, TK40 preamp.

EG330SC |Dreadnought, cutaway, solid sprucetop, rosewood back and sides,gloss finish, TK40 preamp.

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DREADNOUGHT |The most popular body shape of the past half century, the Dreadnought covers a lot of acousticguitar bases. With a strong low end and plenty ofvolume, its original purpose was to be the drivingforce in a bluegrass band.

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

NEX |This original Takamine body is a scaled down Jumboat heart. Not as bassy as a Dreadnought, the NEXhas a silky balance to the tone that provides superbsupport to vocals. The singer/songwriter’s favorite.

Length 20 1/16" (51cm) Depth 4 5/16" (11cm) Upper bout 11 1/4" (28.5cm) Lower bout 15 3/4" (40cm)

FXC |The FXC is a great acoustic for an electric band.The smaller and thinner body (there’s even a thinline version) rejects feedback while providing a true and warm acoustic tone.

Length 19 1/8" (48.5cm) Depth 4" (10cm) or 2 1/2" (6.5cm) Upper bout 11" (28cm) Lower bout 14 3/4" (37.5cm)

OM |In the late 1920s the guitar was being incorporatedinto many styles of music and the OM or OrchestraModel shape came into being. This classic shape, withits strong lower midrange, 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 biggest body we make, the jumbo excels as a rhythm guitar. Chords are big and meaty, with thebroad lower bout delivering plenty of volume. Whilethe overall tone is deep, the balance is outstanding.

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 |The classic guitar was defined over 150 years agoand Takamine respects the classic tradition. Incombination with the fan bracing, the body shapedelivers a clear tone and a strong distinctive voice.

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

1. CTP-1 COOLTUBE

With the launch of the groundbreaking CoolTube preamp, we once againdemonstrate our talent for innovation. In the quest for the ultimate amplifiedacoustic tone, we took the bold step of building a vacuum tube preamp into aninstrument crafted from delicate tone woods. Following two years of research anddevelopment, the CTP-1 has arrived, providing tone with the organic warmth onlypreviously achievable with a perfectly placed tube mic in a studio environment.

The low-voltage, low-temperature 12AU7 vacuum tube brings harmonic depth,richness and subtlety to your amplified tone that you simply won’t get from anyother electro-acoustic guitar. The preamp’s EQ, blend control and an input for an additional magnetic pickup, expand the sonic possibilities even further.

The CoolTube preamp is now available in our celebrated ‘07 Limited Edition,Nashville, Natural and SuperNatural ranges, our new TF250SMC/SB models andas an option for the new Bluegrass guitars, so make a date to visit your localTakamine retailer and prepare to hear the warmest amplified acoustic tones yet.

2. CT4BII

The CT4BII is a wonderfully warm-sounding preamp possessing a 3-band graphicequalizer. It also features an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner making it perfect for non-standard and open tunings.

3. Acoustic DSP (DSP1)

This is the first onboard digital preamp for acoustic guitar and featuresparametric EQ, a chromatic tuner plus a digital reverb for an almost unlimitedrange of sounds and effects with which to add ambience to your performance –it can even memorise your favourite effects settings. A feedback absorber andmute switch are also built in.

4. TriAx

We are delighted to introduce our very first add-on acoustic guitar pickup – the brand new Takamine TRI-AX.

We teamed up with acoustic amplification specialists Lloyd Baggs, to produce ournew pickup – a tri-axial dynamic body sensing, soundhole-mounted unit, systemmatched to the CTP-1 CoolTube preamp. When feeding the CTP-1 auxiliary input,the TRI-AX gives the player a greatly expanded palette of tonal possibilities.

The TRI-AX also produces excellent results when used as a stand-alone pickupon any good quality acoustic guitar, and delivers unsurpassed levels of realismand fidelity. The TRI-AX can function either passively or actively, and features avolume control in active mode.

PLUG IN. PLAY OUT.

CTP-1 COOLTUBE | CTBII | ACOUSTIC DSP | TriAx |

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