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PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2007

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The Art of Innovation

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The 2007 Limited Edition

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The Bluegrass Models

TF250SMC/SB

The Nashville Series

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The SuperNatural Series

12 13

The Natural Series

14 15

Pure Acoustic Models

16 17

Speciality Models

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Left Handed Models

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The G Series

20 25

Body Shapes and Styles

26

Preamps

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Welcome to the world of Takamine Guitars.

Assuming youve picked up this catalogue because youre thinking about buying
a new guitar, then youre about to begin what should be a very exciting and
ultimately rewarding journey. And when you find the instrument that suits you
perfectly its like the start of a long and fulfilling relationship. And we speak
from experience weve satisfied thousands of demanding musicians since we
began making premium quality instruments back in 1962.
Over the years, weve steadily honed and refined our luthiery
skills. Weve pioneered new designs and production techniques
to guarantee class-leading instruments of sublime quality. And
now here in 2007, our product range is more expansive and
diverse than ever before, giving you far greater choice.
But do take some time thinking about the sort of instrument you
need. What will work best for you will depend upon a number
of factors, such as the type of music you play and where you
play it. For example, the rich powerful delivery of a Nashville
electro-acoustic with the new CoolTube preamp would be ideal
for 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 suit
the solo fingerstyle exponent playing for their own enjoyment.
But these are far from hard and fast rules. The best thing you
can possibly do as part of your decision making process is
spend some quality time with your nearest Takamine retailer.

Audition the ranges listen to the difference between spruce

and cedar soundboards, but bear in mind that spruce typically
takes longer to play in than cedar. See how different body styles
feel to hold. Plug in a couple of electro-acoustics and put the
preamps through their paces. Then, look carefully at the different
range of finishes we offer in short, use all your senses to help
you decide.
One thing you can take for granted is that all Takamine guitars
are finished to an exceptionally high standard. Examine the
fretting, the componentry, the finish inside and out. It doesnt
matter which Takamine you choose, we promise to give you the
highest quality instrument we can within your budget.
Invest some time now seeking out the guitar thats right for you
and youll reap the rewards for years to come. We reckon
theres a good chance the guitar youll settle down with will have
Takamine on the headstock.
Enjoy the journey.
Front/back cover: TF250SMC-SB

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THE ART OF INNOVATION

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THE ART OF INNOVATION

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 following
established designs and using traditional methods. Forty
years on, and Takamine guitars are cherished by thousands of
players the world over and championed by some of the most
talented and celebrated musicians on the planet.
1962
A small family business located at the base
of Takamine mountain, starts making fine,
handcrafted acoustic guitars.

1968
Mr Mass Hirade joins the company heading up
design and production, and shortly thereafter,
introduces the first Takamine world-class
Classical guitar.

1975
The company begins overseas trading as a
result of Takamines rapidly growing reputation.

1978
Takamine introduces its eagerly anticipated
acoustic-electric guitars featuring the stunning
new palathetic pickups.

1986
The first Natural Series guitar is launched and
receives plaudits the world over.
And in this time weve introduced technological innovations in
order to meet the needs of musicians who are themselves
constantly pushing the boundaries of acoustic music. In this
dedicated UK brochure, we showcase the skill and technical
expertise of our craftsmen in some of the best instruments
weve ever made both acoustic and acoustic-electric. To this
day, our Japanese guitars are still for the most part, assembled
and finished by hand. Carefully selected tone woods are stacked,
turned and gently seasoned for many months in precisely
controlled atmospheric conditions before use. We check guitar
tops for resonance, grain and quality, while different levels of
flexibility are compensated for by subtly varying the dimensions
of the bracing. And whilst weve always held the traditional skills
of the luthier in the highest esteem, weve never been afraid to
advance the art of guitar building by embracing new technology
and ideas.
It was way back in 1978 when we introduced acoustic-electric
guitars suitable for high-power amplification into the marketplace
and musicians everywhere simply couldnt wait to get their
hands on them. These guitars incorporated the first incarnation
of the now legendary palathetic pickup, which set the standard
for the industry. Unlike the retro-fit pickups used by other
manufacturers, 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 highly
revered by the acoustic guitar connoisseurs.
And in 2004, we achieved another industry first when we
partnered our famous pickup with an on-board preamp system
having a vacuum tube at its heart. The exalted CoolTube preamp
delivers a degree of warm acoustic tonality that was previously
only attainable with a perfectly placed esoteric valve mic, in a
studio environment.
But these are just two innovations of many that Takamine has
developed in pursuance of the ultimate amplified acoustic tone,
and were still very much on the case. We dont think anyone has
mastered the art of blending the skill of the luthier with
groundbreaking technology as consummately and effectively as
we have. But dont take our word for it, try one for yourself and
were sure youll agree that Takamine amplified acoustic guitars
are without equal.

1987
Takamine introduces its first Limited Edition
model to celebrate 25 years of master luthiery.

1988
The Takamine Parametric EQ preamp is launched
and immediately becomes the standard by
which others are judged.

1989
Takamine develop the replaceable preamp package
system featuring the innovative external battery
box.

1994
Takamine pioneer the use of lasers to enable
stunningly intricate and precise inlays.

2004
Launch of the revolutionary CoolTube preamp,
providing the warmest amplified acoustic tones yet.

Model featured: EF508KC

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LIMITED EDITION 2007

Thunderstorm Motif with Imbuia,

Persimmon and Acrylic.

Delicate Abalone Raindrops and

intricate Abalone Lightning.

LTD EDITION 2007 |

Solid Spruce top, Solid Sapeli Mahogany
Back, Sapeli Mahogany sides,
CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.

ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE.
If you had to sum up the LTD2007s qualities in one word, it would be presence as this handcrafted
dreadnought-bodied instrument has it in abundance; both visually and sonically. The design is based
upon that most exciting of natural phenomena, the thunderstorm.
Below the deep lustrous black finish is a top of solid, seasoned spruce married to
solid sapeli mahogany back and sides a combination providing superb articulation
with warmth and sweetness.
The rosette features fabulously intricate storm design inlay work using Imbuia and
Persimmon, while abalone raindrops and a lightning bolt are inlaid onto the polished
ebony fingerboard. The dramatic black theme is carried all the way through to the
black and basswood body binding and ultimately on to the precision tuning machine.

View past and present Limited Edition models www.takamine.co.uk.

The exceptional acoustic performance of the LTD2007 is perfectly complemented

by the highly-revered Takamine Palathetic under-bridge pickup and onboard
CoolTube preamp which together ensure that even the subtlest nuances of your
playing are faithfully reproduced.
Were only building a limited run so get along to your nearest Takamine retailer
and whip up a storm with one of these breathtaking beauties.

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TF360SBG |

TF250SMC |

TF250SMC-SB |

Solid Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides,

ivory binding with herringbone purfling,
mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.
Fitted with a class A line driver.

Solid Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides,

ivory binding with herringbone purfling,
mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.
Fitted with CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.

Jumbo Cutaway, Solid Spruce top and

flamed maple back and sides, Abalone
pearl inlays, fitted with CTP-1 preamp.

As TF250SMC in Sunburst.

THE BLUEGRASS MODELS

EF360SBG |

HUMBLE 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-instrument
music ensembles.
The materials weve chosen for this thoroughbred full-bodied dreadnought have
been carefully selected from our stock of seasoned tonewoods. The superb
separation and cutting power of the Bluegrass come from the union of a premium
quality solid spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides, all finished in a flawless
natural high gloss. And in keeping with the Bluegrasss pure clear voice, weve kept
the look clean and uncluttered. The body is ivory bound with traditional herringbone

Listen to the CoolTube preamp in action at www.takamine.co.uk.

FROM STAGE TO STUDIO.

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FLAME MAPLE

SPRUCE

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

You can have your Bluegrass equipped with either Takamines internal line driver
preamp (no body-mounted/external controls) or the CoolTube preamp which delivers
unsurpassed natural-sounding amplified acoustic tone.

TF250SMC/SB

TF250SMC and TF250SMC-SB

both feature block abalone inlay.

The striking new Takamine TF250SMC/SB is the latest in a long line of professional
instruments developed by our highly skilled luthiers, to deliver an extraordinarily
rich 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 premium
quality solid Sitka Spruce top with solid flame maple back and sides, endowing it with a strong yet finely detailed voice. And when
you add Takamines acclaimed palathetic under-bridge pick up and the factory fitted CoolTube preamp to the equation, youve got
some of the most seductive and refined amplified acoustic tones on the planet.

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Solid bear claw spruce

top with solid rosewood
back and sides.

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TNV460SC |

TNV360SC |
Solid bear claw spruce top with
solid rosewood back and sides.

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 Americas most famous music city.
Right from the selection of highly-figured, seasoned solid tone woods through to the meticulously
inlaid abalone shell on the rosewood models, the Nashvilles live up to their heritage.
The tops are of hand-selected, bear claw spruce, a beautiful, naturally occurring
rippling pattern in the grain creating an eye-catching shimmering effect. It is
widely acknowledged amongst luthiers that the sought-after bear claw figuring
signifies 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 its
resonance and acoustic response before making the final selection.
The Nashvilles come with either solid bookmatched Indian rosewood or mahogany
back and sides. Each has its own distinctive tonal signature, so take time out to
play and listen to both versions. Ebony is used for the fingerboards which are
topped with nickel silver frets. These are levelled and finished by hand for perfect
playability and intonation.

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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 your
amplified tone that you wont get from any other electro-acoustic guitar.*

Bookmatched rosewood
or mahogany backs.

E Q U I P P E D

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

BEAR CLAW SPRUCE

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

MAHOGANY

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TAN45C |

Solid spruce top, solid rosewood back

(TAN46C NEX version, TAN46C-LH left-hand NEX,
TAN76 OM non-cutaway version).

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

NEX, solid cedar top, solid

rosewood back.

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TAN16C |

Abalone rosette.

Hand finishing of top bracing.

All SuperNatural acoustic/electric

models feature the CoolTube preamp.

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 given
that weve 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 knowledge
we put into them.

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You can specify your SuperNatural with either a solid spruce or solid cedar
soundboard. The spruce-topped version delivers a rich, bright tonality that
rewards even the most forceful playing and whats more, the sound will
improve with age and regular use. The honey-coloured cedar models possess
an altogether darker, more luxuriant tone with a rounder bottom end making
them the perfect choice for fingerpicking.

The SuperNatural Series does much more than pay homage to the master
luthier. These truly are vintage instruments of the 21st century featuring
technical 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, clear
amplified acoustic tone that is simply breathtaking.

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

* We produce pure acoustic versions of the SuperNaturals too.

See pages 16-17 for more information.
The SuperNatural a little bit of guitar history in the making.

In 1962 a small family business located at the base of Takamine mountain in Sakashita, Japan started making fine, handcrafted acoustic guitars. The rest is history. www.takamine.co.uk

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TAN70 |

TAN30C |

TAN20C |

TAN10 Dreadnought, solid cedar top and

solid mahogany back (TAN10C cutaway
version, TAN10-12 12-string non-cutaway
version, TAN10C-LH left-hand, TAN1012/LH 12-string left-hand version).

NEX, solid cedar top and solid

mahogany back (TAN40C-LH
left-hand, TAN40C-12
12-string version).

Country nylon string

cutaway, solid cedar top
and solid mahogany back.

OM-shaped TAN10.

NOT PICTURED.
FXC artist cutaway, solid
cedar top and solid
mahogany back.

Jumbo, solid cedar top and

solid mahogany back (TAN20
non-cutaway version).

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THE NATURAL SERIES

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TAN10 |

All of the Naturals in the

acoustic/electric range feature
the CoolTube preamp.

The construction of the

Natural Series is still
mainly done by hand.

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. Solid
cedar tops, mahogany backs and a thin satin finish, endow these guitars with a lush, complex tonality
youll notice the moment you pick one up. Although be warned, putting it down again can be a problem.
The Takamine Natural is the quintessential acoustic, painstakingly assembled
using the finest materials and with ornamentation kept to the minimum. We even
decided 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 be
one you're totally comfortable with. For more information about the various
Takamine body styles, see page 26. We even produce a nylon-stringed Natural
that works just as well for civilised, soft-toned jazz as it does for classical music.

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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 the acoustic/electric range come with the palathetic bridge
pick up system linked to our world class CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.
E Q U I P P E D

We also produce pure acoustic versions of the Naturals.

See pages 16-17 for details.

CEDAR

MAHOGANY

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AN45 |

AN46 |

AN15LH |

NV360S |

NV460S |

Dreadnought,
solid cedar top,
solid mahogany
back and sides.

Dreadnought, solid
cedar top, solid
rosewood back and
sides, gloss finish.

Dreadnought, solid
spruce top, solid
rosewood back and
sides, gloss finish.

NEX version
of AN15.

NEX version
of AN16.

Left-hand version
of AN15.

Dreadnought, solid bear claw

spruce top with solid
rosewood back and sides.

NEX, Solid bear claw spruce

top with solid rosewood back
and sides.

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AN15 |

PURE ACOUSTIC MODELS

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AN10 |

High ratio tuners.

Laser cut and hand-inlaid

abalone (Nashville).

UNPLUGGED. UNSURPASSED.
Takamine will always make pure acoustic-only models for the musician not needing or wanting anything
more than the pure unadulterated sound of his or her acoustic guitar. And this is just fine with us.
The company was founded on the basis of building acoustic guitars of the very
highest quality, and we have stayed faithful to our mission. In fact, even our
amplified guitars are acoustics first and foremost.
Our luthiery skills are very much in evidence right across the range of Takamine
acoustics, from the choice of painstakingly seasoned solid tone woods through to
the hand assembly and finishing. By the time your Takamine reaches you, it will
have 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!

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Register your new Takamine guitar online at www.takamine.co.uk.

We offer a number of acoustic models from the Nashville, SuperNatural and

Natural ranges, so its very likely that youll be able to find the guitar thats
perfect for you. But remember, whatever you choose to play unplugged,
you cant get better value-for-money than a Takamine acoustic.

BEAR CLAW SPRUCE

CEDAR

MAHOGANY

BOOKMATCHED
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TC132SC |

EF444S-TBS | EF508C-VN |

EF261S |

EF341SC |

TAN15C-LH |

TAN16C-LH | TAN46C-LH | TAN10-12LH |

TAN10C-LH |

TC132SC: Classical cutaway,

solid cedar top, solid
rosewood back. TC132SC-BL:
As for the TC132SC but in
black gloss finish and with
abalone inlay. Fitted with the
CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.

NEX, Figured Koa top,

Figured Koa back and sides,
abalone rosette. Fitted with
the CT4BII preamp.

FXC cutaway, solid cedar top,

mahogany back.
Finishes: BL Black, WR Wine
Red, AN Antique (not pictured).
Fitted with the CT4BII preamp.

Dreadnought cutaway, solid

spruce top, mahogany back.
Fitted with the CT4BII preamp.

Left handed Dreadnought, solid

cedar top, rosewood back and
sides, CTP-1 CoolTube preamp.

Left handed Dreadnought,

solid spruce top, rosewood
back and sides, CTP-1
CoolTube preamp.

Left handed Dreadnought, solid

cedar top, mahogany back and
sides, natural satin finish, CTP-1
CoolTube preamp.

SPECIALITY MODELS
EF508C-VN & EF508KC. The EF508C-VN features Takamines NEX cutaway body
style and marries a top grade solid cedar soundboard to mahogany back and
sides. This striking instrument benefits from an expertly-applied antique gloss
finish, designed to set off the ornate rosette and inlay designs to maximum
aesthetic effect. The EF508KC is of the same shape but utilises the finest, highly
figured Koa for its top, back and sides making it one of the most alluring guitars
in the speciality range. Exemplary amplified performance comes courtesy of the
onboard CT4BII preamp linked to the up-to-date palathetic bridge pick up system.
EF261S. (Antique, Black and Wine Red finishes) The EF261 is all about
presenting listeners with a warm and perfectly balanced sound, which it does by
virtue of its smaller body, constructed from a solid cedar top mated to mahogany
back and sides. Available in a range of high gloss finishes, the EF261 comes with
the CT4BII preamp fitted as standard.

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EF341SC. The EF341SC is a gloss black finished dreadnought with a solid spruce
top on mahogany back and sides. You can guarantee that youll be seen and
heard with this super-cool looking, strident-voiced beauty, especially when you
plug in and use the CT4BII preamp.
TC132SC AND TC132SC-BL. Why is the Takamine TC132SC one of the worlds
most 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 these
fine instruments. It wont surprise you to learn that the materials we use are of
premium 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 CoolTube
preamp, so whether youre recording or playing publicly, you can be certain that
the organic integrity of your sound is being preserved for all to enjoy.

Left handed 12-string Dreadnought,

solid cedar top, mahogany back and
sides, natural satin finish, CTP-1
CoolTube preamp.

EG530SC-LH | EG540SC-LH | EG523SC-LH |

Left handed Dreadnought,
cutaway, Solid Spruce top,
Sepele back and sides, natural
gloss finish, TK40T preamp.

SOMETHING SPECIAL.

Left handed NEX body,

solid spruce top, rosewood
back and sides, CTP-1
CoolTube preamp.

Left handed NEX body, cutaway,

Solid Spruce top, Nato back and
sides, natural gloss finish,
TK40T preamp.

EG522SC-LH |
LEFT HANDED MODELS

NEX, solid cedar top,

solid mahogany back.
EF508KC: NEX, Figured
Koa top, Figured Koa
back and sides, abalone
rosette. Fitted with the
CT4BII preamp.

Left handed Jumbo body, cutaway, Left handed, Classical nylon

Solid Spruce top, flamed
strung, spruce top, gloss finish,
sycamore back and sides, natural TV3 preamp.
gloss finish, TK40T preamp.

AND ON THE
OTHER HAND...
All the guitars in this range are designed especially
for all our left-handed players who are looking for
a guitar that exceeds all others.
Models include both acoustic and semi-acoustic in a selection of fine tone woods and
finishes. All of our left-handed guitars are crafted using only the finest materials, with
the same attention to detail, distinctive design and high quality craftsmanship which
are standard throughout all Takamine guitars.

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NEX, cutaway, Solid

spruce top, solid back,
natural gloss finish,
TK40T preamp.

As EG540SSC in black
gloss finish.

Dreadnought, cutaway, solid

spruce top, solid back, black
gloss finish, TK40T preamp.

EG520S | EG512C |

FXC, thinline body,

nylon strung, spruce
top, gloss finish.

As EG523SC in
sunburst finish.

Classical nylon string

cutaway, solid spruce top,
gloss finish (EG522SC-LH
left-hand).

Super Jumbo, cutaway

4-string bass, spruce top,
natural satin finish.

EG512C-FG |

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Jumbo Cutaway, solid spruce top, flamed

As EG523SC in
sycamore back and sides, fitted with TK40T. sunburst finish.
Available in left handed (EG523SC-LH) and
12 string (EG523SC-12) alternatives.

EG562C | EG522SC |

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EG523SC2T | EG540SSC | EG541SSC | EG531SSC |

T O

EG523SC |

THE G SERIES

Super jumbo, cutaway 4

string bass, spruce top,
flamed maple back and
sides, TK-40T preamp.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY.

With the G Series, weve developed a range of guitars to suit a diversity of applications. They come
in different body sizes and shapes so youre 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 comfortable
they are to hold. The OM body style delivers a beautifully balanced tone with a slightly more
pronounced midrange when compared to a dreadnought. And the thin profile version of the FXC makes
it more resistant to feedback in higher volume environments. So you can see that choosing your next
acoustic guitar demands serious thought, but put yourself in the hands of a Takamine specialist and
itll be incredibly good fun and highly gratifying.
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Takamine first introduced its eagerly anticipated acoustic-electric guitars in 1978. Find out more at www.takamine.co.uk.

SPRUCE

CEDAR

The TK40 preamp system with

three band EQ, built in tuner,
notch filter, EQ bypass and mid
contour switch.

MAHOGANY

ROSEWOOD

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EG260C-BSB |

EG128SC |

G220S-NS |

EG460SC |

NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,

mahogany back and sides, gloss
finish, TP-4T preamp.

NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,

mahogany back and sides, black
gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.

NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,

mahogany back and sides, wine red
finish, TP-4T preamp.

NEX shape, cutaway, spruce top,

mahogany back and sides,
sunburst finish, TP-4T preamp.

Electro classical, cutaway, solid

spruce top, mahogany back and
sides, TP-4T preamp.

NEX shape pure acoustic, solid spruce

top, mahogany back and sides, natural
satin finish.

NEX shape, solid spruce top,

rosewood back and sides, gloss
finish, TP-4T preamp. Abalone inlay
through binding and sound hole.

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EG260C-WR |

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EG260C-BK |

THE G SERIES

B R I N G

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EG260C |

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-the
art manufacturing techniques. With the same attention to detail and craftsmanship that can be found
in all Takamine guitars, they represent fantastic value for money.

SPRUCE

The TP-4T preamp with gain,

bass and middle control,
battery life indicator.

MAHOGANY

ROSEWOOD

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EG440SC |

G330S-NS |

EG330SC-NS |

EG330SC |

Dreadnought, cutaway, solid spruce

top, mahogany back and sides,
gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.

Dreadnought, cutaway, 12-string,

spruce top, mahogany back and
sides, gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.

Dreadnought, cutaway, solid spruce

top, mahogany back and sides, black
gloss finish, TP-4T preamp.

NEX Shape, cutaway, solid spruce

top, mahogany back and sides,
Gloss Finish, TP-4T preamp.

Dreadnought shape pure acoustic,

solid spruce top, mahogany back
and sides, natural satin finish.

Dreadnought, cutaway, solid spruce

top, rosewood back and sides,
natural satin finish, TK40 preamp.

Dreadnought, cutaway, solid spruce

top, rosewood back and sides,
gloss finish, TK40 preamp.

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EG341SC |

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EG345C |

THE G SERIES

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EG340SC |

THE G SERIES.
AUDITION THE RANGE.
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Audition the range, find your local Takamine dealer at www.takamine.co.uk.

SPRUCE

Gain, bass and middle control,

battery life indicator.

The TK40 preamp system with

three band EQ, built in tuner,
notch filter, EQ bypass and mid
contour switch.

MAHOGANY

ROSEWOOD

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PREAMPS

BODY SHAPES AND STYLES

BODY SHAPES AND STYLES.

DREADNOUGHT |

NEX |

FXC |

The most popular body shape of the past half

century, the Dreadnought covers a lot of acoustic
guitar bases. With a strong low end and plenty of
volume, its original purpose was to be the driving
force in a bluegrass band.

This original Takamine body is a scaled down Jumbo

at heart. Not as bassy as a Dreadnought, the NEX
has a silky balance to the tone that provides superb
support to vocals. The singer/songwriters favorite.

The FXC is a great acoustic for an electric band.

The smaller and thinner body (theres even a
thinline version) rejects feedback while providing
a true and warm acoustic tone.

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 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) or 2 1/2" (6.5cm)

Upper bout 11" (28cm) Lower bout 14 3/4" (37.5cm)

OM |

JUMBO |

CLASSIC |

In the late 1920s the guitar was being incorporated

into many styles of music and the OM or Orchestra
Model shape came into being. This classic shape, with
its strong lower midrange, is enjoying a resurgence.

The biggest body we make, the jumbo excels as

a rhythm guitar. Chords are big and meaty, with the
broad lower bout delivering plenty of volume. While
the overall tone is deep, the balance is outstanding.

The classic guitar was defined over 150 years ago

and Takamine respects the classic tradition. In
combination with the fan bracing, the body shape
delivers a clear tone and a strong distinctive voice.

Length 19 1/2" (49.5cm) Depth 4 1/4" (11cm)

Upper bout 11" (28cm) Lower bout 15 3/8" (39cm)

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)

PLUG IN. PLAY OUT.

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Our different body shapes arent just for aesthetics, different body shapes favour different frequencies giving them a different character. Visit www.takamine.co.uk to find out more.

4.

CTP-1 COOLTUBE | CTBII |

ACOUSTIC DSP |

1. CTP-1 COOLTUBE

3. Acoustic DSP (DSP1)

With the launch of the groundbreaking CoolTube preamp, we once again

demonstrate our talent for innovation. In the quest for the ultimate amplified
acoustic tone, we took the bold step of building a vacuum tube preamp into an
instrument crafted from delicate tone woods. Following two years of research and
development, the CTP-1 has arrived, providing tone with the organic warmth only
previously achievable with a perfectly placed tube mic in a studio environment.

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

The low-voltage, low-temperature 12AU7 vacuum tube brings harmonic depth,

richness and subtlety to your amplified tone that you simply wont get from any
other electro-acoustic guitar. The preamps 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 and
as an option for the new Bluegrass guitars, so make a date to visit your local
Takamine 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 graphic
equalizer. It also features an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner
making it perfect for non-standard and open tunings.

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TriAx |

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 our
new pickup a tri-axial dynamic body sensing, soundhole-mounted unit, system
matched 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 pickup
on any good quality acoustic guitar, and delivers unsurpassed levels of realism
and fidelity. The TRI-AX can function either passively or actively, and features a
volume control in active mode.

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