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Welcome to the world of Takamine Guitars. Assuming you’ve

picked up this catalogue because you’re thinking about buying

a new guitar, then you’re about to begin what should be a very

exciting and ultimately rewarding journey. And when you find

the instrument that suits you perfectly it’s like the start of a

long and fulfilling relationship. And we speak from experience

– we’ve satisfied thousands of demanding musicians since we

began making premium quality instruments back in 1962.

The Art of Innovation 4 – 5

The 2005 Limited Edition 6 – 7

The Nashville Series 8 – 9

The SuperNatural Series 10 – 11

The Natural Series 12 – 13

The Speciality Models 14 – 15

The Acoustics 16 – 17

The G-Series 18 – 21

Body Styles and Shapes 22

Preamps 23

CONTENTSOver the years, we’ve steadily honed and refined our luthieryskills. We’ve pioneered new designs and production techniquesto guarantee class-leading instruments of sublime quality. Andnow here in 2005, our product range is more expansive anddiverse than ever before, giving you far greater choice.

But do take some time thinking about the sort of instrumentyou need. What will work best for you will depend upon anumber of factors, such as the type of music you play andwhere you play it. For example, the rich powerful delivery ofa Nashville electro-acoustic with the new CoolTube preampwould be ideal for a gigging and recording guitarist playingmodern rock. By contrast, the warm tonal delicacy of thesmaller bodied, cedar-topped Takamine AN45 SuperNatural,might better suit the solo fingerstyle exponent playing fortheir own enjoyment. But these are far from hard and fastrules. The best thing you can possibly do as part of your decision making process is spend some quality time withyour nearest Takamine specialist.

Audition the ranges – listen to the difference between spruceand cedar soundboards, but bear in mind that spruce typicallytakes longer to ‘play in’ than cedar. See how different bodystyles feel to hold. Plug in a couple of electro-acoustics and putthe preamps through their paces. Then, look carefully at thedifferent 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 guitarsare finished to an exceptionally high standard. Examine thefretting, the componentry, the finish – inside and out. It doesn’t matter which Takamine you choose, we promise to giveyou the highest quality instrument we can within your budget.

Invest some time now seeking out the guitar that’s right for you and you’ll reap the rewards for years to come. Wereckon there’s a good chance the guitar you’ll settle downwith will have Takamine on the headstock.

Enjoy the journey.

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THE ART OF INNOVATIONB R I N G I T T O L I F E

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.

And in this time we’ve introduced technological innovations in orderto meet the needs of musicians who are themselves constantlypushing the boundaries of acoustic music. In this, dedicated UKbrochure, we showcase the skill and technical expertise of ourcraftsmen in some of the best instruments we’ve ever made – bothacoustic and acoustic-electric. To this day, our Japanese guitars arestill for the most part, assembled and finished by hand. Carefullyselected tone woods are stacked, turned and gently seasoned formany months in precisely controlled atmospheric conditions beforeuse. We check guitar tops for resonance, grain and quality, whiledifferent levels of flexibility are compensated for by subtly varyingthe dimensions of the bracing. And whilst we’ve always held the traditional skills of the luthier in the highest esteem, we’ve neverbeen afraid to advance the art of guitar building by embracing newtechnology 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 couldn’t wait to get their hands onthem. 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 pickupis an integral part of the bridge assembly, collecting both string andsoundboard information. Now in its latest state-of-the-art form, itcontinues to be highly revered by the acoustic guitar connoisseurs.

And in 2004, we achieved another industry first when we partneredour famous pickup with an on-board preamp system having a vacuum tube at its heart. The exalted CoolTube preamp delivers adegree of warm acoustic tonality that was previously only attainablewith 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, andwe’re still very much on the case. We don’t think anyone has mas-tered the art of blending the skill of the luthier with groundbreakingtechnology as consummately and effectively as we have. But don’ttake our word for it, try one for yourself and we’re sure you’ll agreethat Takamine amplified acoustic guitars are without equal.

1962A small family business located at the base

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

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

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

1975The company begins overseas trading as a

result of Takamine’s rapidly growing reputation.

1978Takamine introduces its eagerly anticipated

acoustic-electric guitars featuring the stunning new palathetic pickups.

1986The first Natural Series guitar is launched and

receives plaudits the world over.

1987Takamine introduces its first Limited Edition

model to celebrate 25 years of master luthiery.

1988The Takamine Parametric EQ preamp is launched

and immediately becomes the standard by which others are judged.

1989Takamine develop the replaceable preamp package

system featuring the innovative external battery box.

1994Takamine pioneer the use of lasers to enable

stunningly intricate and precise inlays.

2004Launch of the revolutionary CoolTube preamp,

providing the warmest amplified acoustic tones yet.

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Complementing the carefully crafted tone woods is the exceptional CoolTube preamp, which does an exemplary job ofinterpreting every sonic detail with astounding naturalness. So whether you’re playing live on stage or acoustically in thesolitude of your own special place, the ’05 Limited makes the perfect companion. We’re only making a small number ofthese unique instruments, so don’t delay in contacting your nearest Takamine specialist to audition one.

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LIMITED EDITION. UNLIMITED INSPIRATION.This stunning instrument is our first limited edition model in a classic OM body shape. An inlay of wenge, silverheart, ovangkol and rosewood makes up the exquisite cattail-in-the-breeze design.The beautiful solid Spruce top, solid Sepele back and Sapele sides combine to speak in a voice thatis clear, expansive and gloriously rich in tone. An ebony-bound neck has been designed with finger-style playing very much in mind.

LTD EDITION 2005 | Solid spruce top withsolid mahogany back and sides.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bookmatched rosewood or mahogany backs.

You can specify your SuperNatural with either a solid spruce or solid cedar sound-board. The spruce-topped version delivers a rich, bright tonality that rewards eventhe most forceful playing – and what’s more, the sound will improve with age andregular use. The honey-coloured cedar models possess an alltogether darker, more luxuriant tone with a rounder bottom end making them the perfect choicefor fingerpicking.

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

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.

* 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.

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

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

NEX, solid cedar top,solid rosewood back.

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

Abalone rosette. Hand finishing of top bracing. All SuperNatural acoustic/electricmodels feature the CoolTube preamp.

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

The Naturals are available in a wide range of body shapes, so there’s certain tobe one you’re totally comfortable with. For more information about the variousTakamine body styles, see page 19. We even produce a nylon-stringed Naturalthat works just as well for civilised, soft-toned jazz as it does for classical music.

All of the Naturals in the acoustic-electric range come with the Takamine palathetic bridge pickup system linked to our much-lauded CT4BII preamp. The CT4BII features an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner making it perfect for non-standard and open tunings.

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

NATURAL SELECTION.The Naturals are the instruments of choice for thousands of professional musiciansaround 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 you’ll notice the moment you pick one up. Although be warned, putting it down again can be a problem.

EAN10 |EAN10 – Dreadnought, solid cedar topand solid mahogany back (EAN10C – cutaway version, EAN10-12 – 12 string non-cutaway version, EAN10C-LH – left-hand,EAN10-12/LH – 12 string left-hand version).

EAN40C |NEX, solid cedar top and solid mahogany back (EAN40C-LH– left-hand, EAN40C-12 – 12 string version).

EAN60C |Country nylon string cutaway, solid cedar top and solid mahogany back.

EAN70 |OM-shaped EAN10.

EAN20C |Jumbo, solid cedar topand solid mahogany back(EAN20 – non-cutawayversion).

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EAN30C |NOT PICTURED.FXC artist cutaway,solid cedar top andsolid mahogany back.

All Naturals feature the warm-sounding CT4B preamp withonboard tuner.

The construction of theNatural Series is stillmainly done by hand.

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TSF-10C and TSF-40C. The American Southwest and its rich traditions were the inspiration for these two guitars, which reflect the art and culture ofthis unique region, while sharing the Takamine heritage of superb sound andimpeccable workmanship, as the intricacy of the rosettes and inlays bear witness.The dreadnought TSF-10C and the TSF-40C – its NEX cutaway-bodied sibling,have solid cedar tops with rosewood backs and sides. And, as they are bothequipped with the unique CoolTube preamp they’re capable of delivering astounding amplified acoustic tone.

EF508C-VN. The EF508C-VN features Takamine’s NEX cutaway body style andmarries a top grade solid cedar soundboard to mahogany back and sides. Thisstriking instrument benefits from an expertly-applied antique gloss finish,designed to set off the ornate rosette and inlay designs to maximum aestheticeffect. Exemplary amplified performance comes courtesy of the onboard CT4BII preamp linked to the most up-to-date palathetic bridge pickup system.

EF261S (Antique, Black and Wine Red finishes). The EF261 is allabout presenting listeners with a warm and perfectly balanced sound, which itdoes by virtue of its smaller body, constructed from a solid cedar top mated tomahogany back and sides. Available in a range of high gloss finishes, the EF261comes with the CT4BII preamp fitted as standard.

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

TC132SC and TC132SC-BL. Why is the Takamine TC132SC one of theworld’s 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 thesefine instruments. It won’t surprise you to learn that the materials we use are ofpremium grade; the top is solid cedar while the sides and back are rosewood.The natural acoustic warmth of the TC132 is amplified by the onboard CoolTubepreamp, so whether you’re recording or playing publicly, you can be certain thatthe organic integrity of your sound is being preserved for all to enjoy.

SPECIALITY MODELS.

TC132SC |Classical cutaway, solid cedar top, solidrosewood back.

TC132SC-BL |As for the TC132SC but in black gloss finish and withabalone inlay.

EF508C-VN |NEX, solid cedar top, solid mahogany back.

EF261S |FXC cutaway, solid cedar top,mahogany back. Finishes: BL – Black, WR – Wine Red,AN – Antique (not pictured).

EF341SC |Dreadnought cutaway, solidspruce top, mahogany back.

TSF-40C |NEX, solid cedar top, solid mahogany back.

TSF-10C |Dreadnought cutaway,solid cedar top, solidmahogany back.

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

Our luthiery skills are very much in evidence right across the range of Takamineacoustics, from the choice of painstakingly seasoned solid tone woods through tothe hand assembly and finishing. By the time your Takamine reaches you, it willhave passed through the hands of many different, highly experienced craftsmen,

each of whom is dedicated to making your guitar as good as it possibly can be –which we guarantee, is very good indeed!

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

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.

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

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

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

AN45 |NEX version of AN15.

AN46 |NEX version of AN16.

AN15LH |Left-hand version of AN15.

NV360S |Dreadnought, solid ‘bearclaw’ spruce top withsolid rosewood back and sides.

NV460S |NEX, Solid ‘bear claw’spruce top with solid rosewood back and sides.

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THE INSPIRED CHOICE.Guitars in the extensive Takamine G-Series range represent truly outstanding value-for-money. Each and every one is made to our exacting specifications and is subjectto rigorous quality control checks, so that you can be sure in the knowledge thatyour G-Series will deliver exceptional performance year in, year out. The full range,which is shown here and on the following spread, includes many different bodystyles and sizes, 12-strings and classical nylon string models as well as a bass. Add to that left-hand variants and finish options, and you’re spoilt for choice.

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Takamine models undergoinginspection before finishing.

The clear and transparent N4Bpreamp system fitted to selectedG-Series models.

EG140SGC |NEX cutaway, solid spruce top,rosewood back and sides, glossfinish (GC – Green Stain andRC – Red Stain).

EGS430SC |NEX cutaway, solid spruce top,rosewood back and sides, glossfinish (GC – Green Stain andRC – Red Stain).

EGS330SC |Dreadnought cutaway, solid cedar top, nato back and sides, satin finish(EGS330S – non-cutaway version,GS330S – non-cutaway acoustic version,EG330S-LH – left-hand version).

EGSF15C |Dreadnought cutaway,solid spruce top, solidsapele back, Santa Festyle rosette, gloss finish.

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PLAY THE FIELD.With the G-Series, we’ve developed a range of guitars to suit a diversity of applications.They come in different body sizes and shapes so you’re bound to find one that sounds right for your playing style. Pick up one of our smaller-bodied instruments such as the OM, NEX and 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 volumeenvironments. So you can see that choosing your next acoustic guitar demands serious thought, but put yourself in the hands of a Takamine specialist and it’ll be incredibly good fun and highly gratifying.

EG523SC |Jumbo cutaway, solid sprucetop, flamed maple back andsides (EG523SC-12 – 12string version, EG523SC-BL– black, EG523SC-12BL –black 12 string version).

EG540SC |NEX cutaway, solidspruce top, natural gloss finish (EG541SC –black finish, EG540SC-LH– left-hand).

EG510SC |Dreadnought, cutaway,solid spruce top, naturalsatin finish (EG510SC-LH– left-hand, EG510S-12– 12 string version).

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

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

EG520S |Jumbo, solid sprucetop, natural satinfinish.

EG450-SBQH |NEX cutaway, black quilted finish.

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

EG530SC |Dreadnought, cutaway,solid spruce top, naturalgloss finish (EG531SC –black finish, EG530SC-LH– left-hand).

EG501S |OM non-cutaway, solid spruce top,

Bolivian rosewood backand sides, abalone inlay

(GS501S – acoustic version).

EG560C-BS |FXC, cutaway with spruce top, blue stain gloss finish(EG560C-RS – red stain gloss finish).

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The TK4N preamp system withtuneable notch filter, switchablemidrange.

1. CTP1 COOL-TUBEWith the launch of the groundbreaking CoolTube preamp, we once again demon-strate our talent for innovation. In the quest for the ultimate amplified acoustictone, we took the bold step of building a vacuum tube preamp into an instrumentcrafted from delicate tone woods. Following two years of research and develop-ment, the CTP-1 has arrived, providing tone with the organic warmth only previously achievable with a perfectly placed tube mic in a studio environment.

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

The CoolTube preamp is now available in our celebrated ‘05 Limited Edition, Nashville,Supernatural, Santa Fe and Classical models, so make a date to visit your localTakamine retailer and prepare to hear the warmest amplified acoustic tones yet.

2. CT4BIIThe CT4BII is a wonderfully warm-sounding preamp possessing a 3-band graphicequalizer. It also features an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner making it perfect for non-standard and open tunings.

3. ACOUSTIC DSP (DSP1) This is the first onboard digital preamp for acoustic guitar and features para-metric EQ, a chromatic tuner plus a digital reverb for an almost unlimited rangeof sounds and effects with which to add ambience to your performance – it caneven memorise your favourite effects settings. A feedback absorber and muteswitch are also built in.

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

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

The TRI-AX also produces excellent results when used as a stand-alone pickup onany good quality acoustic guitar, and delivers unsurpassed levels of realism andfidelity. The TRI-AX can function either passively or actively, and features a volumecontrol in active mode.

PLUG IN. PLAY OUT.

BODY STYLES AND SHAPES.

CTP1 COOL-TUBE | CT4BII | ACOUSTIC DSP | TriAx |

DREADNOUGHT | NEX | FXC |

OM | JUMBO | CLASSIC |

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

Length 20 1/16" (51cm) Depth 4 15/16" (12.5cm)

Upper bout 11 1/8" (30cm) Lower bout 15 3/4" (40cm)

This original Takamine body is a scaled downJumbo at heart. Not as bassy as a Dreadnought,the NEX has a silky balance to the tone that provides superb support to vocals. Thesinger/songwriter’s favorite.

Length 20 1/16" (51cm) Depth 4 5/16" (11cm)

Upper bout 11 1/4" (28.5cm) Lower bout 15 3/4" (40cm)

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

Length 19 1/8" (48.5cm) Depth 4" (10cm) or 2 1/2" (6.5cm)

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

In the late 1920s the guitar was being incorpo-rated into many styles of music and the OM orOrchestra Model shape came into being. Thisclassic shape, with its strong lower midrange, is enjoying a resurgence.

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

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

The biggest body we make, the jumbo excels as a rhythm guitar. Chords are big and meaty, withthe broad lower bout delivering plenty of volume.While the overall tone is deep, the balance is outstanding.

Length 20 7/8" (53cm) Depth 4 15/16" (12.5cm)

Upper bout 12 9/16" (32cm) Lower bout 17 1/8" (43.5cm)

The classic guitar was defined over 150 yearsago and Takamine respects the classic tradition.In combination with the fan bracing, the bodyshape delivers a clear tone and a strong distinctive voice.

Length 19 5/16" (49cm) Depth 4" (10cm)

Upper bout 11 7/16" (29cm) Lower bout 14 9/16" (37cm)

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