Musician's Friend - January 2012

EF341SC Acoustic-Electric

Dramatic looks with superb dread-
nought sound. Features include a solid
cedar top and laminated maple back and
sides. Shining black finish reflects stage
lights like polished glass. Full, rich acoustic sound is
great for unplugged sessions. CT-4B electronics deliver a
naturally resonant acoustic sound at any volume. Cutaway body style provides
instant access to upper altitude solos. A favorite of Bruce Springsteen. Black fin-
ish. Includes Takamine hardshell case.
516445.................................. MSRP $1,429.00 119900

Outstanding craftsmanship
with an onboard tube preamp

EG523SC Acoustic-Electric Visually stunning, acoustically amazing, and it has active electronics.

Jumbo body style provides a cool profile
and comfortable playing with a huge solid spruce
soundboard for big volume and titanic tone. Glowing
flamed maple back and sides plus an abalone rosette flash
in the stage lights. Active electronics with EQ translate all that tone into the
amped world with total fidelity. Choose black (shown) or natural finish.
516302.................................... MSRP $999.00 $69900

EG444C NEX Flame
Mahogany Acoustic-Electric

Based on the NEX “small jumbo” body,
this guitar benefits from a flame mahog-
any soundboard on a mahogany body, producing a
warm and full tone ideal for acoustic blues. The cutaway
design has a striking finish and great-sounding electronics. The TP4T system pro-
vides impressive acoustic tone when amplified, using its easy-to-use preamp with
a 3-band graphic EQ and built-in tuner. Other attractive features are an abalone
rosette, rosewood fingerboard, and gold tuners. Vintage violin finish.
H70322.................................... MSRP $739.00 $49900

TAN16C Acoustic-Electric This cutaway has a solid spruce top with scalloped bracing for superb resonance. The back is solid rosewood for extra tonal warmth. Cosmetic touches include an abalone rosette, gold tuners with amber pearl buttons, tortoise pickguard, body binding, and a rosewood fingerboard. The Cool Tube preamp has a 12AU7 tube for smooth acoustic tone with 3-band EQ, an aux source input with blend control, and a chromatic tuner. Satin natural finish. Includes Takamine hardshell case.

512191 . . . . . . . MSRP $2,299.00

159900

EC132SC
Acoustic-Electric Classical
EG363SC Acoustic-Electric

Soaring sound plus uptown appoint-
ments. A solid spruce top creates booming
tone and projection, while rosewood sides
and a very tasty 3-piece rosewood and quilted
maple back contribute to the rich tone. Features abalone
rosette, a rosewood fretboard, a bound top and back, and scalloped X-bracing.

Takamine excellence, nylon-string
warmth. This one pays homage to traditional
classical instruments and closely follows the original
drawings of Antonio Torres. The solid cedar top with solid rosewood for the
back and sides produces a warm, full tone with plenty of dynamic range.

The mahogany neck features a dual-action truss rod. Comes with Takamine’s Palathetic pickup and CT-4B preamp with 3-band graphic EQ and a chromatic tuner. Natural finish. Includes Takamine hardshell case.

A CP102C pickup and TP4T preamp provide clear, vibrant plugged-in tone.

Gloss natural finish.

516291.............................. MSRP $1,719.00 124900

520212.................................... MSRP $719.00 $49900

G406S New Yorker

Small body, bright tone, and stun-
ning good looks. With Takamine’s
smallest body, its old-time shape produces
an immediate, clear, full-bodied tone that
evokes the sounds of ’40s jazz. The New Yorker’s strumming
voice is sharp and airy. When played fingerstyle it sings with
sweetness and character that make the player want to dig a little deeper into
the roots of American music. Solid spruce top with 3-piece rosewood and quilted
maple back and rosewood sides. Natural gloss finish.

EF340SCGN Dreadnought
Antique Acoustic-Electric
A modern classic for a nice price.

This large-bodied guitar has a solid
cedar top that provides clear, sparkling treble while
the mahogany body blends in deep, full tones and adds
warmth. The CT-4B electronics include a 3-band EQ and tuner, making
the guitar ready for any gig. Multi-ply binding encloses the guitar’s top.