2011
Think Acoustic. Live Electric. Play Takamine.
FRED MASCHERINO
– THE COLOR FRED
BLAKE SHELTONN
nancy wilson
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JASON ORME / DAVE LEVITA – ALANIS MORISSETTE
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
GOOD CHARLOTTE
jerry cantrell
– alice in chains
TOBY KEITH
CHESTER BENNINGTON
howie day
TOM DUMONT
simple plan
– LINKIN PARK
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
ASHTON SHEPHERD
joe nichols
Avril Lavigne
Dave Stewart
– NO DOUBT
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At Takamine, we’re artisans and craftspeople at heart.
Body Shapes
DREADNOUGHT
NEX/GRAND AUDITORIUM
FXC
The most popular body shape of the past half century, the Dreadnought delivers a strong low end with plenty of volume.
This original Takamine body is a scaleddown Jumbo at heart. The NEX has a silky balance that supports vocals beautifully.
The FXC is very close to traditional Grand Concert proportions. Excellent feedback control with a true and warm acoustic tone.
Length Depth Upper bout Lower bout
Length Depth Upper bout Lower bout
Length Depth Upper bout Lower bout
20 1/16” (51cm) 4 15/16” (12.5cm) 11 1/8” (30cm) 15 3/4” (40cm)
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20 1/16” (51cm) 4 5/16” (11cm) 11 1/4” (28.5cm) 5 3/4” (40cm)
19 1/8” (48.5cm) 4” (10cm) 11” (28cm) 14 3/4” (37.5cm)
The delicate soundboard balance
Body talk
Spruce 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.
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.
The fret secret
Is there a perfect neck shape?
Most makers don’t give frets enough credit - or attention. A good fret job can help a player reach new heights.
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.
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.
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.
OM
JUMBO
CLASSIC
The Orchestra Model shape, with its strong lower midrange and versatile dynamics, is enjoying a resurgence.
The Jumbo excels as a rhythm guitar big, meaty chords, plenty of volume and outstanding balance.
Takamine classic guitars respect tradition. The fan bracing and body shape deliver a clear tone and a strong voice.
Length Depth Upper bout Lower bout
Length Depth Upper bout Lower bout
Length Depth Upper bout Lower bout
19 1/2” (49.5cm) 4 1/4” (11cm) 11” (28cm) 15 3/8” (39cm)
20 7/8” (53cm) 4 15/16” (12.5cm) 12 9/16” (32cm) 17 1/8” (43.5cm)
19 5/16” (49cm) 4” (10cm) 11 7/16” (29cm) 14 9/16” (37cm)
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Electric CTP-2 Cool Tube The 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
CT4B
The 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!
CT4-DX The 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.
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.
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.
TRI-AX™ PICKUP This 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
TP4T Providing 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.
TK40 The 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.
TLD LINE DRIVER The 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.
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Tradesman 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/songwriter
If 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
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.
“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
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.
Melt down picks at a rate of one per solo on this powerful dreadnought with extraordinary presence and clarity.
EF340SBG ‘Flatpicker’
TF360SBG-MAG
TF430SS ‘Singer/Songwriter’
TF740FS
TB10
COMMON FEATURES: • Ebony Fingerboard • Hard Shell Case Included • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • Bass 34" (864mm) Scale Length MODEL EF340SBG TF340SBG* TF360SBG TF360SBG-MAG TF430SS TF740FS TB10
BODY STYLE Dreadnought Dreadnought Dreadnought Dreadnought NEX OM C/A 12-fret Archtop C/A
FINISH Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Satin Sunburst Gloss Natural Satin Violin
TOP AAA Sitka Spruce AAA Sitka Spruce AAA Sitka Spruce Solid Red Spruce Select Solid Cedar Select Cedar Spruce
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BACK & SIDES PREAMP Solid Mahogany TLD Solid Mahogany CoolTube Solid Indian Rosewood CoolTube Solid Madagascar R/wood CoolTube Solid Ovangkol CoolTube Solid Mahogany CoolTube Maple CoolTube
NUT WIDTH 1 3/4" (45mm) 1 3/4" (45mm) 1 3/4" (45mm) 1 3/4” (45mm) 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 7/8" (48mm) 1 13/16" (46mm)
TF360SBG
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Limited Edition
LTD2011 - iki Taking 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 LTD2011 - IKI
BODY STYLE NEX C/A
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FINISH TOP Dark Blue Sunburst Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES PREAMP Sapele (Solid Back) CTP2
NUT WIDTH 42.5mm
EF 300 Series Editions The 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 EF300SE BW EF300W* EF300BK* EF300NCS*
BODY STYLE FINISH Dreadnought C/A Brilliant White Dreadnought C/A Natural Gloss Dreadnought C/A Gloss Black Dreadnought C/A Cherry Sunburst
TOP Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES PREAMP Mahogany CT4B Flame Black Mahogany CT4B Mahogany CT4B Mahogany CT4B
NUT WIDTH 42.5mm 42.5mm 42.5mm 42.5mm * not pictured
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Limited Edition (cont.)
Yozakura The 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 Yozakura
BODY STYLE NEX C/A
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FINISH Gloss Black
TOP Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES PREAMP Sapele (Solid Back) CT4-DX
NUT WIDTH 42.5mm
Kunoichi The 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 Kunoichi
BODY STYLE OM
FINISH Black Burst
TOP Solid BC Spruce
BACK & SIDES PREAMP Sapele (Solid Back) CT4B
NUT WIDTH 42.5mm
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Signature
“ I know I can always depend on my Takamine to sound great no matter what I do
to it!” PIERRE BOUVIER – SIMPLE PLAN
Kenny Chesney KC70
Steve Wariner SW341SC
Glenn Frey EF360GF
John Jorgenson JJ325SRC
Garth Brooks GB7C
COMMON FEATURES: • Solid Top • Rosewood Fingerboard • Hard Shell Case Included • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • 1 11/16" (43mm) Nut Width MODEL KC70 SW341SC EF360GF JJ325SRC JJ325SRC-12* GB7C
BODY STYLE OM Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A
FINISH Satin Natural Gloss Black Gloss Natural Gloss Red Stain Gloss Red Stain Satin Natural
TOP Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES PREAMP Solid Mahogany Back CT4B Solid Mahogany Back CT4B Solid Rosewood Back CT4B Bubinga DSP Bubinga DSP Solid Rosewood Back CT4B
SPECIAL Rosette by Kenny Chesney Abalone Binding, ‘SW’ inlay 1980s specs Abalone Rosette, ‘JJ’ Inlay 12-String, 1 7/8" Nut Width Guitar-shaped Soundhole
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Nashville Golden Age Guitars
Golden Tone
The 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.
If 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.
TNV360SC
TNV460SC
COMMON FEATURES: • Solid Top • Ebony Fingerboard • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • Gloss Natural Finish • CoolTube Preamp • Hard Shell Case Included MODEL TNV360SC TNV460SC
BODY STYLE Dreadnought C/A NEX C/A
TOP Solid ‘Bear Claw’ Spruce Solid ‘Bear Claw’ Spruce
BACK & SIDES PREAMP Solid Indian Rosewood CoolTube Solid Indian Rosewood CoolTube
NUT WIDTH 1 3/4" (45mm) 1 3/4" (45mm)
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Supernatural Vintage now The 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
COMMON FEATURES: • Solid Top • Abalone Rosette • Rosewood Fingerboard • 25 3/8" (644mm) Scale Length • Gloss Natural Finish • CoolTube Preamp • Hard Shell Case Included
MODEL TAN15C TAN16C TAN45C TAN46C* TAN76* TAN76C TAN77 TAN650C*
BODY STYLE Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A OM OM C/A OM Nylon C/A
TOP Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES Solid Rosewood Back Solid Rosewood Back Solid Rosewood Back Solid Rosewood Back Solid Rosewood Back Solid Rosewood Back Solid Koa Mahogany
NUT WIDTH 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 11/16” (43mm) 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 3/4" (45mm) 42.5mm * not pictured
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TAN77
TAN16C
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ETN30C
ETN10-BC
ETN20C
Advanced Natural The Sound of truth The 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.
ETN10C
ETN10C-TBS
ETN40C
ETN60C
ETN70C
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 MODEL ETN10C ETN10BC ETN10C-LH ETN10C-12 ETN10C-12LH ETN10-CTBS ETN20C ETN30C ETN40C ETN40C-12 ETN60C ETN70C
BODY STYLE Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Jumbo C/A FXC NEX C/A NEX C/A FXC Nylon OM C/A
FINISH Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Tobacco Burst Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural
TOP Solid Cedar Bearclaw Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES Solid Mahogany Back Solid Sapele Back Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back
SPECIAL
Left-Hand 12 String 12 str/LH
12 String
Keystone 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.
EF340SCTBS
EF341SC
EF360SC
EF381SC
COMMON FEATURES: • Dreadnought Cutaway Body • Rosewood Fingerboard 25 3/8" (644mm) scale length • CT4B Preamp • Hard Shell Case Included MODEL EF340SC EF340SCTBS EF341SC EF341SC-LH EF360SC EF381SC TF341DLX*
FINISH Gloss Natural Tobacco Burst Gloss Black Gloss Black Gloss Natural Gloss Black Gloss Black
TOP Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES Solid Mahogany Back Solid Mahogany Back Maple Maple Solid Rosewood Back Maple Solid Sapele Back
NUT WIDTH 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 11/16” (43mm) 1 11/16" (43mm) 1 7/8" (48mm) 1 11/16” (43mm)
SPECIAL
Left-Hand
* not pictured
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“Always clear as a bell, with tons of definition to cut through even the densest of mixes.”
Adam Dutkiewicz – Killswitch ENGAGE
EF340SC
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EF261SBL
Nouveau & Santa Fe 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.
EF36
EF440SCBL
EF340SCGN
EF440SCGN
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 MODEL
EF36 EF261SAN* EF261SBL EF261SWR* EF340SCGN EF340SCGN-LH EF407* EF440SCBL EF440SCGN EF440SCGN-LH
BODY STYLE
Dreadnought FXC C/A FXC C/A FXC C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A New Yorker NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A
FINISH
Gloss Natural Gloss Antique Stain Gloss Black Gloss Wine Red Satin Antique Satin Antique Natural Gloss Black Satin Antique Satin Antique
TOP
Solid AAA Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Koa Solid Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES
Solid Rosewood Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Koa Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany
FNBRD
PREAMP
Rosewood TLD Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B
SPECIAL
Left-Hand
Left-Hand * not pictured
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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.
EF508KC
TF450SMSB
EF740SGN
TB240SC-NS
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 MODEL
EF508KC EF508C-VN* EF740SGN TF450SMSB TSF40C* TSF40C-LH TSF48C TB240SC-NS
BODY STYLE
NEX C/A NEX C/A OM NEX NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A Jumbo Bass C/A
FINISH
Gloss Natural Vintage Nat. Gloss Satin Antique Gloss Sunburst Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Natural Satin
TOP
Koa Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES
Koa Mahogany Sapele Solid Flame Maple Back Solid Sapele Solid Sapele Solid Rosewood Back Solid Mahogany Back
FNBRD
PREAMP
Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B Rosewood CT4B Ebony CTP-2 Rosewood CTP-2 Rosewood CTP-2 Ebony CTP-2 Rosewood CTP-2
SPECIAL
Left-Hand Bass * not pictured
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TSF48C
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Classical & Hirade From the heart of Hirade The 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.
TC132SC
TC135SC
EC124SCBL
TH90
TH5C
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 TH5C Classical C/A TH90 Classical with Oval Soundhole C/A
TOP Solid Cedar Solid Spruce
BACK & SIDES Solid Rosewood Solid Rosewood
NUT WIDTH PREAMP FNBRD 2” (51mm) CTP-2 Ebony 2” (51mm) CTP-2 Ebony
classical BODY STYLE TC132SC Classical C/A TC135SC Classical C/A EC124SCBL Classical C/A
TOP Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Gloss Cedar
BACK & SIDES Solid Rosewood Back Solid Rosewood Back Mahogany
NUT WIDTH PREAMP SPECIAL 2" (51mm) CTP-2 2" (51mm) CTP-2 14-Fret 2” (51mm) CTP-2 * not pictured
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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.
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G Series 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.
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TAKAMINI
COMMON FEATURES: Padded Gig Bag Included • Electro (EG) models include passive preamp TAKAMINI EGMINI-BKLH EGMINI-BK EGMINI-NS GMINI-BKLH GMINI-NS GMINI-BK
BODY STYLE Mini Mini Mini Mini Mini Mini
FINISH Gloss Black Gloss Black Satin Natural Gloss Black Satin Natural Gloss Black
TOP Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce
BACK & SIDES Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany
FINGERBOARD Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood
SPECIAL Left-Hand Left-Hand
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G Series
Dreadnoughts
EG333C-LTD
EG340SC
EG320C
MODEL G320* G320-NS G320S GS320-BBS G321* EG320C EG320SC EG321C* G330S* EG330SC* EG333C-LTD G340S-NS EG340C-LH EG340SC EG340SC-NS
BODY STYLE Dreadnought Dreadnought Dreadnought Dreadnought Dreadnought Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A
EG341SC
FINISH Natural Gloss Natural Satin Natural Gloss Burgundy Burst Satin Black Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Black Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Amber Burst Gloss Natural Satin Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Satin
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TOP Spruce Spruce Solid Spruce Spruce Spruce Spruce Solid Spruce Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Burled Ash Solid Spruce Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce
BACK & SIDES Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Rosewood Burled Ash Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany
PREAMP N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TP4 TP4 TP4 N/A TK40 TP4 N/A TP4T TP4T TP4T
SPECIAL
Left-Hand
EG345C
EG360SC
MODEL EG341SC EG345C EG360SC EG361SC* EG363SC EG363SC-LH EG510SC* EG510SC-LH EG510S-12 G511SS* EG511SSC EG530SSC* EG530SSC-LH EG531SSC
BODY STYLE Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought Dreadnought Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A
EG363SC
FINISH Black Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Black Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Satin Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Black Gloss
TOP Solid Spruce Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce
EG531SSC
EG511SSC
BACK & SIDES Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Sapele (Solid Back) Sapele (Solid Back) Sapele (Solid Back) Sapele (Solid Back) Sapele (Solid Back)
PREAMP TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TK40 TK40 TK40 N/A TK40 TK40 TK40 TK40
SPECIAL
3 Pc Back Left-Hand Left-Hand 12 String
Left-Hand * not pictured
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G Series
NEX & Jumbo
EG404CLTD
EG440C-STRQ
MODEL G220 G220-NS G220S EG220C EG404C-LTD EG430S-VV EG440C EG440C-STBQ EG440C-STCQ EG440C-STRQ EG440SC EG444C-VV EG450DLX EG451DLX EG450SMCSB EG460SC
BODY STYLE NEX NEX NEX NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX NEX NEX NEX
EG450DLX
FINISH Natural Gloss Natural Satin Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Amber Burst Gloss Vintage Violin Natural Gloss Trans Blue Gloss Trans Charcoal Gloss Trans Red Gloss Natural Gloss Vintage Violin Sunburst Gloss Black Gloss Gloss Vintage Burst Natural Gloss
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TOP Spruce Spruce Solid Spruce Spruce Quilt Maple Solid Spruce Spruce Quilt Maple Quilt Maple Quilt Maple Solid Spruce Flame Mahogany Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce
EG481SCX-FB
BACK & SIDES Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Quilt Maple Flame Maple Mahogany Quilt Maple Quilt Maple Quilt Maple Mahogany Flame Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Flame Maple Rosewood
PREAMP N/A N/A N/A TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T
EG540DLX
EG540SSC
EG543SC
EG523SC
MODEL EG461SC EG463SC EG481SCX-FB EG481SCX EG540DLX EG541DLX EG540SSC EG541SSC EG543SC
BODY STYLE NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A NEX C/A
FINISH Black Gloss Natural Gloss Flat Black Black Gloss, Biker Motif Natural Gloss Black Gloss Natural Gloss Black Gloss Natural Gloss
TOP Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce
BACK & SIDES Rosewood Rosewood Mahogany Mahogany Sapele (Solid Back) Sapele (Solid Back) Sapele (Solid Back) Sapele (Solid Back) Flame Maple
PREAMP TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TK40 TK40 TK40 TK40 TK40
EG523SC EG523SCB EG523SC-2TS EG523SC-12 EG523SC-LH
Jumbo C/A Jumbo C/A Jumbo C/A Jumbo C/A Jumbo C/A
Natural Gloss Black Gloss Sunburst Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss
Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce
Flame Maple Flame Maple Flame Maple Flame Maple Flame Maple
TK40 TK40 TK40 TK40 TK40
SPECIAL
12 String Left-Hand
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G Series OM, New Yorker and FXC
EG5013SVFT
EG630S-VV
G406S
EG440
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EG260C-BK
EG268CS
EG269VGT
EG540DLX
MODEL EG5013SVFT G406S EG416S G406S-LH EG630S-VV EG260C EG260C-BK EG260C-BSB EG260C-TBL EG260C-WR EG268CS EG269VGT G260
BODY STYLE FINISH OM Antique Sunburst New Yorker Natural Gloss New Yorker Natural Gloss New Yorker Natural Gloss New Yorker Vintage Violin FXC Natural Gloss FXC Black Gloss FXC Brown Sunburst Gloss FXC Trans Blue Gloss FXC Trans Wine Red Gloss FXC Cherry Sunburst FXC Vintage Gold Top FX Natural Gloss
EG450DLX
TOP Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Spruce Spruce Spruce Spruce Spruce Flame Maple Spruce Spruce
BACK & SIDES Flame Maple Rosewood & Maple Rosewood & Maple Rosewood & Maple Flame Maple Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany
EG540SSC
PREAMP TK40 N/A TP4T N/A TP4T TP4 TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T TP4T N/A
EG541SSC
SPECIAL
Left-Hand
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G Series
Classical & Bass
G124
EG124C
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G128S
EG128SC
EG522SC
EG512C
EGB25N
EGB25BK
MODEL BODY STYLE G124 Classical G124S Classical EG124C Classical C/A EG124CBK Classical C/A G128S Classical EG128SC Classical C/A EG128SCBK Classical C/A EG522SC Classical C/A EG522SC-LH Classical C/A
FINISH Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Black Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Black Gloss Natural Gloss Natural Gloss
TOP Spruce Solid Spruce Spruce Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Cedar Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany
PREAMP N/A N/A TP4T TP4T N/A TP4T TP4T TK40 TK40
EG512C EGB2S-N EGB2S-BK
Natural Gloss Natural Gloss Black Gloss
Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce
Nato Mahogany Mahogany
TK40 TP4T TP4T
Jumbo Bass Jumbo Bass Jumbo Bass
SPECIAL
Left-Hand
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