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THE DELICATE S O U N D B OA R D B A L A N CE
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.
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.
TOBY KEITH
ASHTON SHEPHERD
SIMPLE PLAN
JOHN SCOFIELD
CHRISTINE KANE
JON BON JOVI
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
NANCY WILSON
GOOD CHARLOTTE
DARYL STUERMER –
PHIL COLLINS
HOWIE DAY
CHESTER BENNINGTON –
LINKIN PARK
Adam Lazarra –
Taking Back Sunday
INDIA.ARIE
JASON ORME / DAVE LEVITA –
ALANIS MORISSETTE
JAMIE JOHNSON / TERRY ELDREDGE –
THE GRASCALS
MONTGOMERY GENTRY
MARTY ROE – DIAMOND RIO
Marty Schiff –
Martina M c Bride
JOE NICHOLS
SCOTT PATTON – SUGARLAND
Jerry Cantrell –
Alice in Chains
TOM DUMONT – NO DOUBT
FRED MASCHERINO –
THE COLOR FRED
Rather than take a radical departure, we make
Is There a Pe r f e c t N e c k S h a p e ?
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.
The Fret Secr e t
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.
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.
APPOINTMENTS B Y DE L U X E
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.
Prices and specifications subject
to change without notice.
SKI N DE E P A N D M O R E
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.
KCG-446
There’s a century-old phrase from the Arts & Crafts
movement: “Anything worth doing is worth doing well.”
That spirit lives on today. At Takamine, we’re
artisans and craftspeople at heart.
©2009 KMC Music, Inc.
P.O. Box 507
Bloomfield, CT 06002 USA
BLAKE SHELTON
BRIAN SPRADLIN – JOE NICHOLS
Avril Lavigne
Dave Stewart
www.Takamine.com
SYSTEM-MATCHED ACCESSORIES – ALL PERFORMANCE – NO HASSLE
Your Takamine is stage-ready right out of the case –
there’s nothing extra to buy or fiddle with
to get the sound you want.
But some of us want more. More versatility.
More options. More things to play with.
That’s why we offer two optional pieces of gear –
a magnetic, body-sensing pickup and a
dedicated direct box – that are system-matched
to your CoolTube preamp.
TRUE TUBE SOUND
Tri-Ax Pickup
5 FUNCTIONS FOR ACOUSTICS
The Takamine CoolTube is the first and only
on-board tube preamp for acoustic guitar.
It gives you the tonal warmth and harmonic
richness that only a true tube preamp can deliver –
with mild, natural tube compression and plenty
of even-harmonic sweetness. Along with a
semi-parametric eq, a second-source input
and blend control let you add a pickup like the
Tri-Ax to the CoolTube.
The Takamine Tri-Ax active soundhole pickup is
system-matched to the CoolTube preamp and can
also be used as an add-on pickup for any acoustic guitar.
It features patented Tri-Axial body-sensing technology
for a clear, rich and acoustically accurate tone.
Takamine DI-Plus – the Direct Inject unit specifically designed
for the needs of acoustic guitarists. The DI-Plus has a switchable effects
loop with a return gain control so you can setup your effects and bring
them all in at once with one tap of your toe.
Creating the system couldn’t be easier.
Just plug the Tri-Ax into the CoolTube
and you’re ready to go. Control the blend
of the Tri-Ax with the Aux knob on the CoolTube.
A mute circuit lets you change instruments noiselessly, even if
the soundman isn’t quite on the job. There’s even a boost function
to deliver the hottest signal the board can handle, or boost volume
when you want to rip off a solo.
The DI-Plus can also phantom power your CoolTube preamp
so you never have to worry about fading batteries.
DREADNOUGHT
NEX/GRAND AUDITORIUM
FXC
OM
JUMBO
CLASSIC
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
scaled-down Jumbo at heart. The
NEX has a silky balance to the tone
that supports vocals beautifully.
The FXC is very close to traditional
Grand Concert proportions.
Excellent feedback control with a
true and warm acoustic tone.
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_________ 20 1/16” (51cm)
Depth___________ 4 5/16” (11cm)
Upper bout______11 1/4” (28.5cm)
Lower bout_______15 3/4” (40cm)
Length_________ 19 1/8” (48.5cm)
Depth________________4” (10cm)
Upper bout__________ 11” (28cm)
Lower bout______14 3/4” (37.5cm)
Length__________19 1/2” (49.5cm)
Depth_____________ 4 1/4” (11cm)
Upper bout___________11” (28cm)
Lower bout_______15 3/8” (39cm)
Length_________ 20 1/16” (51cm)
Depth_________4 15/16” (12.5cm)
Upper bout_______ 11 1/8” (30cm)
Lower bout_______15 3/4” (40cm)
Length_________ 20 7/8” (53cm)
Depth_________4 15/16” (12.5cm)
Upper bout______12 9/16” (32cm)
Lower bout______17 1/8” (43.5cm)
Length_________ 19 5/16” (49cm)
Depth________________4” (10cm)
Upper bout______ 11 7/16” (29cm)
Lower bout_______14 9/16” (37cm)
Making guitars is like making music –
part art and part craft.
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.
GOLDEN AGE GUITARS
TNV460SC
The Golden Age of guitarmaking is alive
and well at Takamine. The Nashville Series
is an expression of our deep admiration
for the great vintage instruments that
in-the-know players have coveted for decades.
TNV360S
Well covet no more.
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.
COMMON FEATURES: Solid Top • Ebony Fingerboard • 25 3/8” (644mm) Scale Length
Gloss Natural Finish • CoolTube Preamp • Hard Shell Case Included
MODEL
TNV360S
TNV360SC
TNV460SC BODY STYLE
Dreadnought
Dreadnought C/A
NEX/Gr.Aud C/A
TOP
Solid “Bear Claw” Spruce Solid “Bear Claw” Spruce Solid “Bear Claw” Spruce For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com
BACK & SIDES Solid Indian Rosewood
Solid Indian Rosewood
Solid Indian Rosewood
PREAMP CoolTube CoolTube CoolTube
NUT WIDTH 1 3/4” (45mm)
1 3/4” (45mm)
1 3/4” (45mm)
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G O L DE N T O N E
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
Takamine has
a big vintage
sound acoustically
that makes you
want to pick
for hours.
DANN Y GROA H – ALAN JAC KSON BAND
SCOTT CONEY – ALAN JACKSON BAND
I can leav e
my p rized pre war
dreadnoug hts
at home and still
get the same
feel and sound
on the road
KC70
SW341SC
EF360GF
JJ325SRC
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
Solid Mahogany Back
Solid Mahogany Back Solid Rosewood Back
Bubinga
Bubinga
Solid Rosewood Back
*Not shown. For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com
PREAMP
CT4B
CT4B
CT4B
DSP
DSP
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
KENNY CHESNEY
Playing for tips in college, with nothing but a dream
and an acoustic guitar, Kenny Chesney now plays for a
million-plus fans per year. What hasn’t changed is his love
affair with acoustic guitar. Kenny spec’d out his own cedar
top mahogany OM and designed the inlays and rosette.
STEVE WARINER
Steve Wariner is a nearly full-time resident of
the country music charts as a guitarist, singer and
songwriter – with Takamine in hand, of course. The
solid cedar top and solid mahogany back give Steve’s
signature model a deeper, warmer acoustic voice.
G LE N N F R E Y
Take it Easy. The opening lick of that song is a cultural
icon in its own right. Another icon is Glenn’s “#1” –
the Takamine he’s been playing for over 20 years.
The Glenn Frey Model is a duplicate of one of the most
well-traveled guitars in rock and roll.
JOHN JORGENSON
For years, Takamine has been adjusting and
tweaking the bracing of John Jorgenson’s guitars.
What you first notice in the JJ models is their
sweeping dynamic breadth. John certainly knows
the sweet spot when he hears it.
GARTH BROOKS
Nothing short of a perfectionist, Garth worked
closely with us on the GB7C. Its solid cedar top
and rosewood back and sides deliver an evenness
of tone and a solid, reliable fullness. That original
guitar-shaped soundhole is Garth’s personal touch.
Photos (top to bottom) by: 1. Glen Rose 2./3./4. McQuire
SI G N A T U R E M O DE L S
When you hear an acoustic guitar at a gig, odds are high that it’ll be a Takamine.
So what’s the deal? Why is Takamine the live player’s favorite? Maybe it’s because
no other acoustic/electric guitar works so well on stage. Among the hundreds of
Takamine artists are five who’ve worked with us to design their own signature models.
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Let’s face it:
you don’t go pro in the music biz
because the money is easy,
or your father thinks it’s a growth industry.
You do it because it’s what you’re built to do.
You’re called to walk into a club
full of strangers with nothing but your axe and your mojo
and lead them on an expedition to elsewhere.
Easy?
No.
Worth it?
Absolutely.
We agree.
Wherever the Joy of Music intersects with Serious Business,
there’s a headstock that says “Takamine.”
I know I can alw ays de p end on my T a k amine
to sound greaT no matter wh at I do to it !
PIERRE BOUVIER – SIMPLE PLAN
P E R F E C T T O O L S . WO R K S 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.
TF430SS
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.
TF740FS
FINGERSTY LE
Our latest contribution to the world of fingerstyle. The wide neck
gives your right hand fingers some room to dance, and the 12-fret
body puts the bridge in the sweet spot of the lower bout for added
fullness and depth.
TB10
B ASS
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 its own.
COMMON FEATURES: Ebony Fingerboard • Hard Shell Case Included • 25 3/8” (644mm) Scale Length • Bass 34” (864mm) Scale Length
MODEL
BODY STYLE
FINISH
TOP
BACK & SIDES
EF340SBG
Dreadnought
Gloss Natural
AAA Sitka Spruce
Solid Mahogany
TF340SBG*
Dreadnought
Gloss Natural
AAA Sitka Spruce
Solid Mahogany
EF360SBG*
Dreadnought
Gloss Natural
AAA Sitka Spruce
Solid Indian Rosewood
TF360SBG
Dreadnought
Gloss Natural
AAA Sitka Spruce
Solid Indian Rosewood
TF430SS
NEX/Gr. Aud
Satin Sunburst
Select Solid Cedar
Solid Ovangkol
TF740FS
OM C/A 12-fret
Gloss Natural
Select Cedar
Solid Mahogany
TB10
Archtop C/A
Satin Violin
Spruce
Maple
*Not shown. For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com
PREAMP
TLD
CoolTube
TLD
CoolTube
CoolTube
CoolTube
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)
F L A TP I CK ER
We have a friend
who melts down
flat picks at the rate
of one-per-solo.
He llllllooovvvvves
this guitar. We can’t print
the non-technical term
he uses to describe
the extraordinary
presence and clarity
of this powerful
dreadnought.
EF340SBG
The recording
studio is the
toughest quality
b enchmark for
any guitar.
The Tradesman
passes with
flying colors
TF360SBG
As a 21-year music veteran,
Brad Davis admits to having
tried hundreds of different
guitars in his search for
The Grail. His search is over –
the two main guitars he plays
for recording and touring are
both Takamine Flatpickers.
When Brad came to Takamine,
he was brimming with ideas about
how to make a better modern
dreadnought for flatpicking.
He talked and we listened. As we
put Brad’s ideas into prototypes,
it became clear that he was on to
something. If you’re a flatpicker,
you’ve got to try one of these.
BRA D D A VI S
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TAN16C
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
TAN76*
TAN76C
TAN77
BODY STYLE
Dreadnought C/A Dreadnought C/A
NEX/Gr.Aud. C/A
OM
OM C/A
OM
TOP
Solid Cedar
Solid Spruce
Solid Cedar
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
Solid Cedar
BACK & SIDES
Solid Rosewood Back
Solid Rosewood Back
Solid Rosewood Back
Solid Rosewood Back
Solid Rosewood Back
Solid Koa
*Not shown. For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com
NUT WIDTH
1 11/16” (43mm)
1 11/16” (43mm)
1 11/16” (43mm)
1 11/16” (43mm)
1 11/16” (43mm)
1 3/4” (45mm)
V INTAGE NO W
Our passion for the great guitars of yesteryear
is unabashed. Case in point: the SuperNaturals.
The look and feel of these instruments
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, fat tone,
right for any size venue.
TAN45C
TAN15C
TAN77
TAN76C
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THE SOUND OF TRUTH
The stripped-down essence of Takamine guitarmaking is represented by the
Natural Series. These instruments are a union of forthright, old-world design,
meeting meticulous craftsmanship, in the service of a single intention: the widest,
richest sonic radiance possible.
ETN10CTBS
And radiant it is.
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.
ETN70C
ETN40C
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
ETN10C-LH*
ETN10CTBS
ETN40C ETN70C
BODY STYLE
Dreadnought C/A
Dreadnought C/A
Dreadnought C/A NEX/Gr.Aud C/A OM C/A
FINISH
Satin Natural
Satin Natural
Tobacco Burst
Satin Natural
Satin Natural
TOP
Solid Cedar
Solid Cedar
Solid Cedar
Solid Cedar
Solid Cedar
*Not shown. For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com
BACK & SIDES
Solid Mahogany Back
Solid Mahogany Back
Solid Mahogany Back
Solid Mahogany Back
Solid Mahogany Back
SPECIAL Left-hand
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ETN10C
I always
want the
best sound
I can get ,
as I ’ m sure
e very b ody does .
My Ta k amine
instruments
ena ble me to do
just th at –
get the best
acoustic guitar
sounds possi b le
Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Steely Dan,
David Benoit, Chicago, Luther Vandross,
Michael Jackson, George Duke,
Gladys Knight, Barry White, Kenny Rogers,
Aretha, Elton, Barbra …
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.
More than a few million people a week
hear Paul’s sweetness on American Idol,
where he flat-out nails every style. Such a
truly amazing player needs guitar sounds
that get it done. When it’s acoustic time
for Paul, it’s time for Takamine.
PA U L J A C KS O N J R .
EF740SGN
TF450SMSB
EF508KC
GU I T A R S TH A T DE FY C A T E G O RY
Maybe it’s the sound. Maybe it’s the fit. These alternatives to the
dreadnought reflect Takamine’s long-standing promise to give
artists as broad a palette as possible.
A studio favorite – the Noveau Jumbo – brims with personality
and still leaves plenty of room in the mix. Engineers love it.
The solid spruce top and choice of solid flame maple or
mahogany back delivers great presence and balance.
Noveau 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.
COMMON FEATURES: Solid Top • 25 3/8” (644mm) Scale Length • 1 11/16” (43mm) Nut Width • 12-String 1 7/8” (48mm) Nut Width
MODEL
BODY STYLE FINISH
TOP
BACK & SIDES
FNBRD
PREAMP
EF261SAN*
FXC C/A
Gloss Antique Stain Solid Cedar
Mahogany Rosewood CT4B
EF261SBL
FXC C/A
Gloss Black
Solid Cedar
Mahogany
Rosewood CT4B
EF241S*
Jumbo
Gloss Black
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany Back
Rosewood CT4B
EF281S*
Jumbo
Gloss Black
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany Back
Rosewood CT4B
EF740SGN
OM
Satin Antique
Solid Cedar
Sapele
Rosewood CT4B
EF508KC
NEX/Gr. Aud. C/A Gloss Natural
Koa
Koa
Rosewood CT4B
TF241DLX*
Jumbo C/A
Gloss Black
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany Back
Rosewood CoolTube
TF281DLX*
Jumbo C/A
Gloss Black
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany Back
Rosewood CoolTube
TF250SMC*
Jumbo C/A
Gloss Natural
Solid Spruce
Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony
CoolTube
TF250SMCSB Jumbo C/A
Gloss Sunburst
Solid Spruce
Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony
CoolTube
TF250SMC12
Jumbo C/A
Gloss Natural
Solid Spruce
Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony
CoolTube
TF250SMCSB12* Jumbo C/A
Gloss Sunburst
Solid Spruce
Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony
CoolTube
TF450SM*
NEX/Gr. Aud
Gloss Natural
Solid Spruce
Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony
CoolTube
TF450SMSB
NEX/Gr. Aud
Gloss Sunburst
Solid Spruce
Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony
CoolTube
TSF48C NEX/Gr. Aud. C/A Gloss Natural
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood Back
Ebony
CoolTube
*Not shown. For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com
SPECIAL
12-String
12-String
12-String
12-String
Black Crow Rosette/ Eagle Fbd. Inlays
TF250SMC12
EF261SBL
TF250SMCSB
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.
TSF48C
Complex Santa Fe inlays and beautifully
themed rosettes have been lovingly
developed, almost to the point of painterly
expression. The rich traditions of the American
Southwest are embodied and honored in this
fine instrument.
Stunning inlay
work with rare
woods and
select shell is
a Santa Fe
trademark.
N I L S LO F G R E N
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THIN K A C O U S T I C … L IV E E LE C T R I C
Your Takamine will hold its own with any acoustic guitar in the room.
Now plug it in and watch lesser guitars raise the white flag. The pickup is unique in acoustic/electric guitars –
actually six pickups embedded in the bridge plate, where the full sound of the guitar comes home.
When the venue is bigger than your living room, your acoustic guitar needs a preamp,
and Takamine has a range of electronics to suit every need and taste.
COOLTUB E – WAR M SOUND
The CoolTube preamp is the first
and only on-board tube preamp
for acoustic guitar. It has a warm,
fat sound that makes you wonder,
“Why don’t all acoustic/electric
guitars sound like this?”
The CoolTube gets its name from
Takamine’s unique technology
that runs the 12AU7 dual triode
vacuum tube at very low voltages.
The amount of “Tube Effect” can
be adjusted from bright and brilliant
to fat and warm.
The EQ section utilizes shelving
filters for bass and treble
frequencies, with the midrange shaped
by a semi-parametric EQ. The
center frequency can be adjusted
with a rotary knob between 200Hz
and 8.5kHz. A built-in chromatic
tuner is standard equipment.
C r e a te a System – Add a Tri-Ax
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The Takamine Tri-Ax magnetic, body-sensing
pickup is system-matched to the CoolTube.
The blend of the two can be controlled
directly from the CoolTube.
C T 4 B – WARM AND WARMER
The CT4B preamp delivers warmth and purity
of tone in generous amounts. Three bands of
carefully chosen EQ make it easy to shape your
tone the way you like it. The CT4B is a favorite
among critical players and soundmen across
the musical spectrum.
The built-in chromatic tuner earns rave reviews
from players everywhere. One touch of the
tuner button mutes the guitar output and the
tuner quickly locks on to the note you’re tuning.
T L D – T h e Basics
2:00
The Takamine Line Driver – TLD for short –
is the most basic bit of electronics you could
want. It buffers the pickup from the rest of your
amplification setup and makes the signal ready
to be processed by external gear. There are no
controls on the guitar – no holes and a minimum
of wiring. The TLD is acoustic/electric for the purist.
I f you ’ ve nev er h ad
the pleasure of
p lay ing th roug h a
nice tu b e pream p ,
here’s your chance.
The CoolT u be delivers
it to you big, warm
and fat – just li k e
you always wanted
your guitar to sound .
THERE’S NO IDEA LIKE A PRO IDEA
A revolutionary idea began to take
shape when we noticed acoustic
players like John Jorgenson using tube
preamps in the studio to warm up
their recorded tracks. Could we
bring this studio idea to the stage?
Could we put it in the guitar?
John was keen to find out and jumped
into what became the CoolTube
project. The collaboration was fruitful.
John took a prototype on the road and
showed it no mercy. It came home in
one piece and many of the CoolTube’s
final specs are the result of John’s input.
We’ve partnered with dozens of pro
players who take our test gear out
on the road and frankly, don’t treat it
very kindly. They come back and
tell us what worked and what didn’t.
It’s a process that guarantees that
the Takamine you take out onstage
won’t ever let you down.
J OH N J O R G E N S O N
C AN’T DECIDE? S WAP YO UR PRE AM P IN 2 MINUTES
Want the best of all worlds? You can have it. The Takamine
CoolTube and CT4B are designed to be interchangeable.
While we match Takamine model guitars with the most
appropriate preamp for the application, don’t feel limited
by our choice. Since the preamps use the same mounting bracket,
they can be interchanged by simply swapping the input and
output cables. Two minutes and you’re ready to go.
EF360SC
EF340SCTBS
EF341SC
EF340SC
Always clear
as a bell,
with tons
of definition to
cut through
even the
densest
of mixes.
Oh yeah ...
the electronics
are friggin’
sweet too!
A d a m Dutkiewicz – Kil lswitch ENGAGE
T RA D I T I O N , B U T BI G G E R
EF350SMCSB
All hail the mighty dreadnought! The extrovert
of the acoustic guitar world is singing louder and
prouder than ever, thanks to the Takamine
Keystone Series. These versatile instruments have
made the whole world their home – everywhere
from the porch swing to the platinum seller.
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.
Keystone Dreadnoughts
feature backs and sides
made of select tonewoods –
rosewood, flame maple,
and mahogany.
COMMON FEATURES: Dreadnought Cutaway Body • Rosewood Fingerboard
25 3/8” (644mm) scale length • CT4B Preamp • Hard Shell Case Included
MODEL
EF340SC EF340SCTBS
EF341SC
EF350SMCSB
EF360SC
EF381SC
FINISH
Gloss Natural
Tobacco Burst
Gloss Black
Gloss Sunburst
Gloss Natural
Gloss Black
TOP
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
Solid Cedar
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com
BACK & SIDES
Solid Mahogany Back
Solid Mahogany Back
Maple
Flame Maple Solid Rosewood Back
Maple
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)
H8SS
TH5C
H5
TH90
FROM THE HEART OF H IRADE
The classical guitar is where it all started for us at Takamine.
It’s a passion we inherited from the late Mass Hirade, an early
driving force at Takamine. Both brilliant designer and highly
skilled luthier, Hirade’s innovative instruments were markedly
superior in volume, richness of tone, and playability.
Hirade’s characteristically meticulous drawings continue
to guide the small group of Takamine luthiers who build
a limited number of fine concert classics. Hirade
instruments are also favored by jazz and pop
artists who require a classical guitar robust
enough to hold its own in an ensemble sound mix.
COMMON FEATURES: Solid Top • Solid Rosewood Back & Sides • Ebony Fingerboard
- 25 9/16” (650mm) Scale
Gloss Natural Finish • Hard Shell Case Included
MODEL
H5
H8SS
TH5*
TH5C
TH90
TH8SS*
BODY STYLE
Classical
Classical
Classical Classical C/A
Classical with Oval Soundhole C/A
Classical
TOP
Solid Cedar
Solid Spruce
Solid Cedar
Solid Cedar
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
BACK & SIDES
Solid Rosewood
Solid Rosewood
Solid Rosewood
Solid Rosewood
Solid Rosewood
Solid Rosewood
*Not shown. For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com
FNBRD
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
Ebony
NUT WIDTH
2” (51mm)
2” (51mm)
2” (51mm)
2” (51mm)
2” (51mm)
2” (51mm)
PREAMP
CoolTube
CoolTube
CoolTube
CoolTube
21
TC135SC
TRADITION MOV ING F O R WA R D
Classic guitars -- steeped in tradition though they are -can still be relevant in today’s music. These Takamines have the
definitive, full-throated voice of a true classic guitar, but they’re
nuanced for today’s technology. If you need to add a nylon
string to your on-stage guitar arsenal, Takamine is the way to go.
TC132SC
EC132C
COMMON FEATURES: Gloss Natural Finish • Rosewood Fingerboard
MODEL
C132S*
EC132C
EC132C-LH*
EC132SC*
TC132SC
TC135SC
BODY STYLE
Classical Classical C/A
Classical C/A
Classical C/A
Classical C/A
Classical C/A
TOP
Solid Cedar
Spruce
Spruce
Solid Cedar
Solid Cedar
Solid Spruce
- 25 9/16” (650mm) Scale • Hard Shell Case Included
BACK & SIDES
Solid Rosewood Back
Rosewood
Rosewood
Solid Rosewood Back
Solid Rosewood Back
Solid Rosewood Back
*Not shown. For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com
NUT WIDTH
2” (51mm)
2” (51mm)
2” (51mm) 2” (51mm)
2” (51mm)
2” (51mm)
PREAMP CT4B
CT4B
CT4B
CoolTube
CoolTube
SPECIAL
Left-hand
14-Fret
EG530SSC
TA KAMINE F O R
GS330S
EG340SC
EG531SCDR
EV ERYONE
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.
EG523SC12
EG540SC
23
EG561C
EG540C-STRY
EG540C-STBY
EG540C-STCY
G128S
MODEL
GS330S
EG340SC
EG530SSC
EG531SCDR
EG523SC-12
EG540SC
EG540CSTCY
EG540CSTRY
EG540CSTBY
EG561C
G128S
BODY STYLE
Dreadnought
Dreadnought C/A
Dreadnought C/A
Dreadnought C/A
Jumbo C/A NEX/Gr.Aud C/A
NEX/Gr.Aud C/A
NEX/Gr.Aud C/A
NEX/Gr.Aud C/A
FXC C/A
Classical
FINISH
Satin Natural
Gloss Natural
Gloss Natural
Gloss Black
Gloss Natural
Gloss Natural
Transparent Black
Transparent Red
Transparent Blue
Gloss Black
Gloss Natural
TOP
Solid Cedar
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
Flame Maple
Flame Maple
Flame Maple
Spruce
Solid Spruce
BACK & SIDES PREAMP
SPECIAL
Mahogany
Mahogany
TP4T
Solid Sapele Back TK40
Mahogany
TK40
Dragon inlay
Flame Maple
TK40
12-String
Mahogany
TP4T
Flame Maple
TK40
Flame Maple
TK40
Flame Maple
TK40
Nato
TK40
Rosewood
For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com • Refer to the G-Series Catalog Supplement for information on currently available models.
We aim to craft guitars in an artful and thoughtful way – guitars that bring more spice to life.
High-volume builders make use of production machinery to speed up their output,
but for us, speed isn’t the issue – it’s the quality of the instrument.
We’re proud of our level of craftsmanship and we invite you
to take a close look at our instruments, part by part.
THE DELIC A T E S O U N D B OA R D B ALANCE
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.
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.
TOBY KEITH
ASHTON SHEPHERD
SIMPLE PLAN
JOHN SCOFIELD
CHRISTINE KANE
JON BON JOVI
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
NANCY WILSON
GOOD CHARLOTTE
DARYL STUERMER –
PHIL COLLINS
HOWIE DAY
CHESTER BENNINGTON –
LINKIN PARK
Adam Lazarra –
Taking Back Sunday
INDIA.ARIE
JASON ORME / DAVE LEVITA –
ALANIS MORISSETTE
JAMIE JOHNSON / TERRY ELDREDGE –
THE GRASCALS
MONTGOMERY GENTRY
MARTY ROE – DIAMOND RIO
Marty Schiff –
Martina M c Bride
JOE NICHOLS
SCOTT PATTON – SUGARLAND
Jerry Cantrell –
Alice in Chains
TOM DUMONT – NO DOUBT
FRED MASCHERINO –
THE COLOR FRED
Rather than take a radical departure, we make
Is There a P e r f e c t N e c k S hape?
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.
The Fret S e c r e t
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.
BODY TAL K
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.
APPOINTME N T S B Y DE L U X E
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.
Prices and specifications subject
to change without notice.
S K I N DE E P A N D M O RE
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.
KCG-446
There’s a century-old phrase from the Arts & Crafts
movement: “Anything worth doing is worth doing well.”
That spirit lives on today. At Takamine, we’re
artisans and craftspeople at heart.
©2009 KMC Music, Inc.
P.O. Box 507
Bloomfield, CT 06002 USA
BLAKE SHELTON
BRIAN SPRADLIN – JOE NICHOLS
Avril Lavigne
Dave Stewart
www.Takamine.com
SYSTEM-MATCHED ACCESSORIES – ALL PERFORMANCE – NO HASSLE
Your Takamine is stage-ready right out of the case –
there’s nothing extra to buy or fiddle with
to get the sound you want.
But some of us want more. More versatility.
More options. More things to play with.
That’s why we offer two optional pieces of gear –
a magnetic, body-sensing pickup and a
dedicated direct box – that are system-matched
to your CoolTube preamp.
TRUE TUBE SOUND
Tri-Ax Pickup
5 FUNCTIONS FOR ACOUSTICS
The Takamine CoolTube is the first and only
on-board tube preamp for acoustic guitar.
It gives you the tonal warmth and harmonic
richness that only a true tube preamp can deliver –
with mild, natural tube compression and plenty
of even-harmonic sweetness. Along with a
semi-parametric eq, a second-source input
and blend control let you add a pickup like the
Tri-Ax to the CoolTube.
The Takamine Tri-Ax active soundhole pickup is
system-matched to the CoolTube preamp and can
also be used as an add-on pickup for any acoustic guitar.
It features patented Tri-Axial body-sensing technology
for a clear, rich and acoustically accurate tone.
Takamine DI-Plus – the Direct Inject unit specifically designed
for the needs of acoustic guitarists. The DI-Plus has a switchable effects
loop with a return gain control so you can setup your effects and bring
them all in at once with one tap of your toe.
Creating the system couldn’t be easier.
Just plug the Tri-Ax into the CoolTube
and you’re ready to go. Control the blend
of the Tri-Ax with the Aux knob on the CoolTube.
A mute circuit lets you change instruments noiselessly, even if
the soundman isn’t quite on the job. There’s even a boost function
to deliver the hottest signal the board can handle, or boost volume
when you want to rip off a solo.
The DI-Plus can also phantom power your CoolTube preamp
so you never have to worry about fading batteries.
DREADNOUGHT
NEX/GRAND AUDITORIUM
FXC
OM
JUMBO
CLASSIC
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
scaled-down Jumbo at heart. The
NEX has a silky balance to the tone
that supports vocals beautifully.
The FXC is very close to traditional
Grand Concert proportions.
Excellent feedback control with a
true and warm acoustic tone.
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_________ 20 1/16” (51cm)
Depth___________ 4 5/16” (11cm)
Upper bout______11 1/4” (28.5cm)
Lower bout_______15 3/4” (40cm)
Length_________ 19 1/8” (48.5cm)
Depth________________4” (10cm)
Upper bout__________ 11” (28cm)
Lower bout______14 3/4” (37.5cm)
Length__________19 1/2” (49.5cm)
Depth_____________ 4 1/4” (11cm)
Upper bout___________11” (28cm)
Lower bout_______15 3/8” (39cm)
Length_________ 20 1/16” (51cm)
Depth_________4 15/16” (12.5cm)
Upper bout_______ 11 1/8” (30cm)
Lower bout_______15 3/4” (40cm)
Length_________ 20 7/8” (53cm)
Depth_________4 15/16” (12.5cm)
Upper bout______12 9/16” (32cm)
Lower bout______17 1/8” (43.5cm)
Length_________ 19 5/16” (49cm)
Depth________________4” (10cm)
Upper bout______ 11 7/16” (29cm)
Lower bout_______14 9/16” (37cm)
SYSTEM-MATCHED ACCESSORIES – ALL PERFORMANCE – NO HASSLE
Your Takamine is stage-ready right out of the case –
there’s nothing extra to buy or fiddle with
to get the sound you want.
But some of us want more. More versatility.
More options. More things to play with.
That’s why we offer two optional pieces of gear –
a magnetic, body-sensing pickup and a
dedicated direct box – that are system-matched
to your CoolTube preamp.
TRUE TUBE SOUND
Tri-Ax Pickup
5 FUNCTIONS FOR ACOUSTICS
The Takamine CoolTube is the first and only
on-board tube preamp for acoustic guitar.
It gives you the tonal warmth and harmonic
richness that only a true tube preamp can deliver –
with mild, natural tube compression and plenty
of even-harmonic sweetness. Along with a
semi-parametric eq, a second-source input
and blend control let you add a pickup like the
Tri-Ax to the CoolTube.
The Takamine Tri-Ax active soundhole pickup is
system-matched to the CoolTube preamp and can
also be used as an add-on pickup for any acoustic guitar.
It features patented Tri-Axial body-sensing technology
for a clear, rich and acoustically accurate tone.
Takamine DI-Plus – the Direct Inject unit specifically designed
for the needs of acoustic guitarists. The DI-Plus has a switchable effects
loop with a return gain control so you can setup your effects and bring
them all in at once with one tap of your toe.
Creating the system couldn’t be easier.
Just plug the Tri-Ax into the CoolTube
and you’re ready to go. Control the blend
of the Tri-Ax with the Aux knob on the CoolTube.
A mute circuit lets you change instruments noiselessly, even if
the soundman isn’t quite on the job. There’s even a boost function
to deliver the hottest signal the board can handle, or boost volume
when you want to rip off a solo.
The DI-Plus can also phantom power your CoolTube preamp
so you never have to worry about fading batteries.
DREADNOUGHT
NEX/GRAND AUDITORIUM
FXC
OM
JUMBO
CLASSIC
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
scaled-down Jumbo at heart. The
NEX has a silky balance to the tone
that supports vocals beautifully.
The FXC is very close to traditional
Grand Concert proportions.
Excellent feedback control with a
true and warm acoustic tone.
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_________ 20 1/16” (51cm)
Depth___________ 4 5/16” (11cm)
Upper bout______11 1/4” (28.5cm)
Lower bout_______15 3/4” (40cm)
Length_________ 19 1/8” (48.5cm)
Depth________________4” (10cm)
Upper bout__________ 11” (28cm)
Lower bout______14 3/4” (37.5cm)
Length__________19 1/2” (49.5cm)
Depth_____________ 4 1/4” (11cm)
Upper bout___________11” (28cm)
Lower bout_______15 3/8” (39cm)
Length_________ 20 1/16” (51cm)
Depth_________4 15/16” (12.5cm)
Upper bout_______ 11 1/8” (30cm)
Lower bout_______15 3/4” (40cm)
Length_________ 20 7/8” (53cm)
Depth_________4 15/16” (12.5cm)
Upper bout______12 9/16” (32cm)
Lower bout______17 1/8” (43.5cm)
Length_________ 19 5/16” (49cm)
Depth________________4” (10cm)
Upper bout______ 11 7/16” (29cm)
Lower bout_______14 9/16” (37cm)
THE DELICATE S O U N D B OA R D B A L A N CE
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.
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.
TOBY KEITH
ASHTON SHEPHERD
SIMPLE PLAN
JOHN SCOFIELD
CHRISTINE KANE
JON BON JOVI
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
NANCY WILSON
GOOD CHARLOTTE
DARYL STUERMER –
PHIL COLLINS
HOWIE DAY
CHESTER BENNINGTON –
LINKIN PARK
Adam Lazarra –
Taking Back Sunday
INDIA.ARIE
JASON ORME / DAVE LEVITA –
ALANIS MORISSETTE
JAMIE JOHNSON / TERRY ELDREDGE –
THE GRASCALS
MONTGOMERY GENTRY
MARTY ROE – DIAMOND RIO
Marty Schiff –
Martina M c Bride
JOE NICHOLS
SCOTT PATTON – SUGARLAND
Jerry Cantrell –
Alice in Chains
TOM DUMONT – NO DOUBT
FRED MASCHERINO –
THE COLOR FRED
Rather than take a radical departure, we make
Is There a Pe r f e c t N e c k S h a p e ?
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.
The Fret Secr e t
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.
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.
APPOINTMENTS B Y DE L U X E
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.
Prices and specifications subject
to change without notice.
SKI N DE E P A N D M O R E
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.
KCG-446
There’s a century-old phrase from the Arts & Crafts
movement: “Anything worth doing is worth doing well.”
That spirit lives on today. At Takamine, we’re
artisans and craftspeople at heart.
©2009 KMC Music, Inc.
P.O. Box 507
Bloomfield, CT 06002 USA
BLAKE SHELTON
BRIAN SPRADLIN – JOE NICHOLS
Avril Lavigne
Dave Stewart
www.Takamine.com