Takamine 2009

THE DEL I CATE SOUNDBOARD BALANCE

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.

I s There a Perfect Neck Shape?

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.

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.

APPO INTMENTS BY DELUXE

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.

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.

SK IN DEEP AND MORE

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.

The Fret Secret

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.

Adam Lazarra – Taking Back Sunday

HOWIE DAY

CHRISTINE KANE

TOBY KEITH ASHTON SHEPHERD

MONTGOMERY GENTRY

SCOTT PATTON – SUGARLAND

MARTY ROE – DIAMOND RIO

INDIA.ARIE

DARYL STUERMER – PHIL COLLINS

JON BON JOVI

SIMPLE PLAN

Jerry Cantrell – Alice in Chains

BRIAN SPRADLIN – JOE NICHOLSBLAKE SHELTON

Marty Schiff – Martina McBride

JASON ORME / DAVE LEVITA – ALANIS MORISSETTE

GOOD CHARLOTTE

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

JOHN SCOFIELD

Dave Stewart

FRED MASCHERINO – THE COLOR FRED

Avril Lavigne

JOE NICHOLS

JAMIE JOHNSON / TERRY ELDREDGE – THE GRASCALS

CHESTER BENNINGTON – LINKIN PARK

NANCY WILSON

TOM DUMONT – NO DOUBT

Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

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SYSTEM-MATCHED ACCESSORIES – ALL PERFORMANCE – NO HASSLE

TRUE TUBE SOUNDThe 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.

Tr i -Ax P i ckupThe 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.

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.

5 FUNCT IONS FOR ACOUST I CSTakamine 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.

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 preampso you never have to worry about fading batteries.

The most popular body shape of the past half century, the

Dreadnought delivers a strong low end with plenty of volume.

DREADNOUGHT

Length_________ 20 1/16” (51cm) Depth_________4 15/16” (12.5cm) Upper bout_______ 11 1/8” (30cm) Lower bout_______15 3/4” (40cm)

This original Takamine body is a scaled-down Jumbo at heart. The

NEX has a silky balance to the tone that supports vocals beautifully.

Length_________ 20 1/16” (51cm) Depth___________ 4 5/16” (11cm) Upper bout______11 1/4” (28.5cm) Lower bout_______15 3/4” (40cm)

NEX/GRAND AUD I TOR IUMThe FXC is very close to traditional

Grand Concert proportions. Excellent feedback control with a

true and warm acoustic tone.

FXC

Length_________19 1/8” (48.5cm) Depth________________4” (10cm) Upper bout__________ 11” (28cm) Lower bout______14 3/4” (37.5cm)

Takamine classic guitars respect tradition. The fan bracing and

body shape deliver a clear tone and a strong voice.

CLASS I C

Length_________19 5/16” (49cm) Depth________________4” (10cm) Upper bout______ 11 7/16” (29cm) Lower bout_______14 9/16” (37cm)

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

Length_________ 20 7/8” (53cm) Depth_________4 15/16” (12.5cm) Upper bout______12 9/16” (32cm) Lower bout______17 1/8” (43.5cm)

JUMBOThe Orchestra Model shape,

with its strong lower midrange and versatile dynamics, is enjoying a resurgence.

OM

Length__________19 1/2” (49.5cm) Depth_____________4 1/4” (11cm) Upper bout___________11” (28cm) Lower bout_______15 3/8” (39cm)

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.

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 lotlike 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.

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GOLDEN AGE GU I TARS

The Golden Age of guitarmaking is aliveand well at Takamine. The Nashville Seriesis an expression of our deep admirationfor the great vintage instruments that

in-the-know players have coveted for decades.

Well covet no more.

The Nashville Series proudly invites comparisonto 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 soundboardspruce. Each is individually voiced to maximize

its power and dynamic range. The back and sidesare solid bookmatched Indian rosewood, the fingerboard is ebony and the inlays are deep,

vivid abalone.

MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP NUT WIDTH TNV360S Dreadnought Solid “Bear Claw” Spruce Solid Indian Rosewood CoolTube 1 3/4” (45mm)TNV360SC Dreadnought C/A Solid “Bear Claw” Spruce Solid Indian Rosewood CoolTube 1 3/4” (45mm) TNV460SC NEX/Gr.Aud C/A Solid “Bear Claw” Spruce Solid Indian Rosewood CoolTube 1 3/4” (45mm)

COMMON FEATURES: Solid Top • Ebony Fingerboard • 25 3/8” (644mm) Scale LengthGloss Natural Finish • CoolTube Preamp • Hard Shell Case Included

For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com

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GOLDEN TONEIf you’ve got a sharp eye

for craftsmanship and a love for the vintage, these

guitars will stop you in your tracks. But seeing is only

the beginning. The Nashville Series delivers acoustic

purity and vintage vibe in abundance. The on-board tube-driven preamp brings

it home in the warmest way possible.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP SPECIAL KC70 OM Satin Natural Solid Cedar Solid Mahogany Back CT4B Rosette by Kenny ChesneySW341SC Dreadnought C/A Gloss Black Solid Cedar Solid Mahogany Back CT4B Abalone Binding, “SW” inlayEF360GF Dreadnought Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back CT4B 1980s specsJJ325SRC Dreadnought C/A Gloss Red Stain Solid Spruce Bubinga DSP Abalone Rosette, “JJ” InlayJJ325SRC-12* Dreadnought C/A Gloss Red Stain Solid Spruce Bubinga DSP 12-String, 1 7/8” Nut WidthGB7C Dreadnought C/A Satin Natural Solid Cedar Solid Rosewood Back CT4B Guitar-shaped Soundhole

COMMON FEATURES: Solid Top • Rosewood Fingerboard • Hard Shell Case Included25 3/8” (644mm) Scale Length • 1 11/16” (43mm) Nut Width

*Not shown. For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com

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S IGNATURE MODELSWhen 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.

G A R T h b R O O k S

S T E v E w A R I N E R

k E N N y C h E S N E y

G LE N N F R E y

J O h N J O R G E N S O N

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.”

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bASS The Takamine TB10 rules the vast valley between acoustic bass guitarand 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.

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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.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP NUT WIDTH EF340SBG Dreadnought Gloss Natural AAA Sitka Spruce Solid Mahogany TLD 1 3/4” (45mm) TF340SBG* Dreadnought Gloss Natural AAA Sitka Spruce Solid Mahogany CoolTube 1 3/4” (45mm) EF360SBG* Dreadnought Gloss Natural AAA Sitka Spruce Solid Indian Rosewood TLD 1 3/4” (45mm) TF360SBG Dreadnought Gloss Natural AAA Sitka Spruce Solid Indian Rosewood CoolTube 1 3/4” (45mm)TF430SS NEX/Gr. Aud Satin Sunburst Select Solid Cedar Solid Ovangkol CoolTube 1 11/16” (43mm) TF740FS OM C/A 12-fret Gloss Natural Select Cedar Solid Mahogany CoolTube 1 7/8” (48mm) TB10 Archtop C/A Satin Violin Spruce Maple CoolTube 1 13/16” (46mm)

COMMON FEATURES: Ebony Fingerboard • Hard Shell Case Included • 25 3/8” (644mm) Scale Length • Bass 34” (864mm) Scale Length


S INGER/SONGwR ITERIf you and your songs are center stage, you owe it to yourselfto 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.

F INGERSTyLE 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.

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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.

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who melts down flat picks at the rate

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this guitar. We can’t print the non-technical term

he uses to describe the extraordinary

presence and clarity of this powerful

dreadnought.

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MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES NUT WIDTH TAN15C Dreadnought C/A Solid Cedar Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16” (43mm)TAN16C Dreadnought C/A Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16” (43mm)TAN45C NEX/Gr.Aud. C/A Solid Cedar Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16” (43mm)TAN76* OM Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16” (43mm)TAN76C OM C/A Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16” (43mm)TAN77 OM Solid Cedar Solid Koa 1 3/4” (45mm)

COMMON FEATURES: Solid Top • Abalone Rosette • Rosewood Fingerboard25 3/8” (644mm) Scale Length • Gloss Natural Finish • CoolTube Preamp • Hard Shell Case Included


TAN16C

v INTAGE NOwOur 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 theirpremium 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.

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ThE SOUND OF TRUThThe 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.

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.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES SPECIAL ETN10C Dreadnought C/A Satin Natural Solid Cedar Solid Mahogany Back ETN10C-LH* Dreadnought C/A Satin Natural Solid Cedar Solid Mahogany Back Left-handETN10CTBS Dreadnought C/A Tobacco Burst Solid Cedar Solid Mahogany Back ETN40C NEX/Gr.Aud C/A Satin Natural Solid Cedar Solid Mahogany Back ETN70C OM C/A Satin Natural Solid Cedar Solid Mahogany Back

COMMON FEATURES: Solid Cedar Top • Solid Mahogany Back • Rosewood Fingerboard25 3/8” (644mm) Scale Length • 1 11/16” (43mm) Nut Width • CT4B Preamp • Hard Shell Case Included


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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 weekhear 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.

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.

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES FNBRD PREAMP SPECIALEF261SAN* FXC C/A Gloss Antique Stain Solid Cedar Mahogany Rosewood CT4BEF261SBL FXC C/A Gloss Black Solid Cedar Mahogany Rosewood CT4BEF241S* Jumbo Gloss Black Solid Spruce Solid Mahogany Back Rosewood CT4BEF281S* Jumbo Gloss Black Solid Spruce Solid Mahogany Back Rosewood CT4B 12-StringEF740SGN OM Satin Antique Solid Cedar Sapele Rosewood CT4BEF508KC NEX/Gr. Aud. C/A Gloss Natural Koa Koa Rosewood CT4BTF241DLX* Jumbo C/A Gloss Black Solid Spruce Solid Mahogany Back Rosewood CoolTubeTF281DLX* Jumbo C/A Gloss Black Solid Spruce Solid Mahogany Back Rosewood CoolTube 12-StringTF250SMC* 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 CoolTubeTF250SMC12 Jumbo C/A Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony CoolTube 12-StringTF250SMCSB12* Jumbo C/A Gloss Sunburst Solid Spruce Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony CoolTube 12-StringTF450SM* NEX/Gr. Aud Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony CoolTubeTF450SMSB NEX/Gr. Aud Gloss Sunburst Solid Spruce Solid Flame Maple Back Ebony CoolTubeTSF48C NEX/Gr. Aud. C/A Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back Ebony CoolTube Black Crow Rosette/ Eagle Fbd. Inlays


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COMMON FEATURES: Solid Top • 25 3/8” (644mm) Scale Length • 1 11/16” (43mm) Nut Width • 12-String 1 7/8” (48mm) Nut Width

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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.

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Th INk ACOUST I C … L IvE ELECTR IC 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.

COOLTUbE – wARM SOUNDThe 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. Thecenter frequency can be adjusted with a rotary knob between 200Hz and 8.5kHz. A built-in chromatic tuner is standard equipment.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Create a System – Add a Tr i -Ax

CT4b – wARM AND wARMER

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2:00

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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.

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TRAD I T I ON , bUT b IGGERAll hail the mighty dreadnought! The extrovert of the acoustic guitar world is singing louder andprouder than ever, thanks to the TakamineKeystone Series. These versatile instruments havemade the whole world their home – everywhere from the porch swing to the platinum seller.

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.

MODEL FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES NUT WIDTH EF340SC Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Mahogany Back 1 11/16” (43mm) EF340SCTBS Tobacco Burst Solid Spruce Solid Mahogany Back 1 11/16” (43mm) EF341SC Gloss Black Solid Cedar Maple 1 11/16” (43mm) EF350SMCSB Gloss Sunburst Solid Spruce Flame Maple 1 11/16” (43mm) EF360SC Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 1 11/16” (43mm) EF381SC Gloss Black Solid Spruce Maple 1 7/8” (48mm)

COMMON FEATURES: Dreadnought Cutaway Body • Rosewood Fingerboard25 3/8” (644mm) scale length • CT4B Preamp • Hard Shell Case Included

For a full listing of all currently available models, visit www.Takamine.com

Keystone Dreadnoughts feature backs and sides

made of select tonewoods – rosewood, flame maple,

and mahogany.

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FROM ThE hEART OF h IRADEThe 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.

MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES FNBRD NUT WIDTH PREAMPH5 Classical Solid Cedar Solid Rosewood Ebony 2” (51mm)H8SS Classical Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Ebony 2” (51mm) TH5* Classical Solid Cedar Solid Rosewood Ebony 2” (51mm) CoolTubeTH5C Classical C/A Solid Cedar Solid Rosewood Ebony 2” (51mm) CoolTubeTH90 Classical with Oval Soundhole C/A Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Ebony 2” (51mm) CoolTube TH8SS* Classical Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Ebony 2” (51mm) CoolTube

COMMON FEATURES: Solid Top • Solid Rosewood Back & Sides • Ebony Fingerboard - 25 9/16” (650mm) ScaleGloss Natural Finish • Hard Shell Case Included


EC132C

TC135SC

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MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES NUT WIDTH PREAMP SPECIALC132S* Classical Solid Cedar Solid Rosewood Back 2” (51mm)EC132C Classical C/A Spruce Rosewood 2” (51mm) CT4BEC132C-LH* Classical C/A Spruce Rosewood 2” (51mm) CT4B Left-handEC132SC* Classical C/A Solid Cedar Solid Rosewood Back 2” (51mm) CT4BTC132SC Classical C/A Solid Cedar Solid Rosewood Back 2” (51mm) CoolTubeTC135SC Classical C/A Solid Spruce Solid Rosewood Back 2” (51mm) CoolTube 14-Fret

COMMON FEATURES: Gloss Natural Finish • Rosewood Fingerboard - 25 9/16” (650mm) Scale • Hard Shell Case Included


TRAD I T I ON MOv ING FORwARDClassic 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

EG530SSC GS330S EG340SC

EG540SCEG523SC12

TAkAM INE FOR

EvERyONEBuilt 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.

EG531SCDR

EG561C

MODEL BODY STYLE FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP SPECIAL GS330S Dreadnought Satin Natural Solid Cedar Mahogany EG340SC Dreadnought C/A Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4T EG530SSC Dreadnought C/A Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Solid Sapele Back TK40EG531SCDR Dreadnought C/A Gloss Black Solid Spruce Mahogany TK40 Dragon inlayEG523SC-12 Jumbo C/A Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Flame Maple TK40 12-StringEG540SC NEX/Gr.Aud C/A Gloss Natural Solid Spruce Mahogany TP4T EG540CSTCY NEX/Gr.Aud C/A Transparent Black Flame Maple Flame Maple TK40 EG540CSTRY NEX/Gr.Aud C/A Transparent Red Flame Maple Flame Maple TK40 EG540CSTBY NEX/Gr.Aud C/A Transparent Blue Flame Maple Flame Maple TK40 EG561C FXC C/A Gloss Black Spruce Nato TK40 G128S Classical Gloss Natural Solid Spruce 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.

EG540C-STRY EG540C-STBY EG540C-STCY

G128S

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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.






BODY TALK








SK IN DEEP AND MORE




The Fret Secret




HOWIE DAY

CHRISTINE KANE


MONTGOMERY GENTRY



INDIA.ARIE


JON BON JOVI

SIMPLE PLAN





GOOD CHARLOTTE

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

JOHN SCOFIELD

Dave Stewart


Avril Lavigne

JOE NICHOLS



NANCY WILSON



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DREADNOUGHT








FXC




CLASS I C






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DREADNOUGHT








FXC




CLASS I C






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BODY TALK








SK IN DEEP AND MORE




The Fret Secret




HOWIE DAY

CHRISTINE KANE


MONTGOMERY GENTRY



INDIA.ARIE


JON BON JOVI

SIMPLE PLAN





GOOD CHARLOTTE

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

JOHN SCOFIELD

Dave Stewart


Avril Lavigne

JOE NICHOLS



NANCY WILSON



KCG-446



www.Takamine.com

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