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Takamine Classical
Guitars
Takamine
C132S • Ultimate Serious Student Instrument
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The
C132S is Tak's midrange classical and mucho bang
for the buck. This guitar is perfect for
discriminating beginners and serious intermediate
players, so no wonder it is the best selling
classical guitar in the USA. The slender neck, low
profile frets, full tone and impeccable fretwork
make it one of the easiest to play guitars in its
class. Plus, its has all the important
appointments: solid cedar top, solid rosewood
back, rosewood fingerboard, adjustable thrust rod,
solid mahogany neck, bone nut & saddle and gold plated
tuning heads. Lifetime warranty. 50mm nut and 65cm string
length.
Handmade made in Japan.
Hard
Shell Case Included
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Takamine
C132S |
list:
$1289.00 • our
price $899.00 |
Takamine
EC132C-LH • South Paw Classical!
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Here's a basic 132 series classical dressed up with cutaway, CT4B pickup and fully reversed for left hand players. Nothing worse than having the cutaway and preamp controls on the wrong side, so the EC132C-LH is a Godsend for lefties needing an amplified classical. The CT-4B preamp features built-in chromatic tuner, 3-band EQ and mute function. The EC132S-LH boasts a ply spruce top, ply rosewood back/sides, solid rosewood fingerboard,
solid mahogany
neck, adjustable thrust rod, bone nut & saddle, and gold plated Gotoh tuning heads. Lifetime warranty. 50mm nut and
65cm string length. Handmade made in Japan. Hard
Shell Case Included |
Takamine
EC132C-LH |
list:
$1429.00 • our
price $999.00 |
Takamine
EC132SC • Classical on Overdrive!
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Take
the well appointed C132S, add a cutaway and CT4B pickup system
and--boom--you have the working classical guitarist's perfect gig guitar. The CT-4B preamp sports built-in chromatic tuner, 3-band EQ and mute function. The CT-4B has a sweet tone and the 9-volt battery lasts for months of amplified playing. The preamp section is the most power efficient I have seen. Of course, like the C132S, this
model boasts a solid cedar top,
solid rosewood back, solid rosewood fingerboard,
solid mahogany
neck, adjustable thrust rod, bone nut & saddle, and gold plated Gotoh tuning heads. Lifetime warranty. 50mm nut and
65cm string length. Handmade made in Japan. Hard
Shell Case Included |
Note: the EC132SC and TC132SC are identical except for the preamp components. The EC132SC uses the CT-4B whereas the TC132SC sports the Cool tubes preamp.
Takamine
EC132SC |
list:
$1649.00 • our
price $1149.00 |
Takamine
TC132SC • Ultimate Gig Beast
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Take a C132S and add a cutaway, Cool Tubes pickup system and stir. What do you get? A fire breathing gig monster, i.e.,
the
TC132SC,
perfect for classical guitarists bound for wedding, party and restaurants gigs. I've also caught plenty of jazz guitarists
with TC132SC in hand when it's time to go Latin or New
Age/World Beat. I played one of these
models for
years in Waikiki restaurants (I use a Hirade
TH90
now).
This model
was good
enough to be played by the Eagles in the acoustic version
of Hotel California (duet intro with twin TC132SC). |
The sweet acoustic
sound of the TC132SC is fed into Tak's Cool
Tubes Pickup System with
chromatic tuner and EQ. Of course, like the C132S, this
model boasts a solid cedar top,
solid rosewood back, rosewood fingerboard,
adjustable thrust rod, bone nut & saddle, solid mahogany
neck and gold plated tuning heads, so your acoustic tone
will
still be kickin.' Lifetime warranty. 50mm nut and
65cm string length. Handmade made in Japan.
Hard
Shell Case Included
Takamine
TC132SC |
list:
$1859.00 • our
price $1299.00 |
Takemine
TC135SC • Nylon for Steel-String Players
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The TC135SC
is an "Artist" style body with a slender 24 fret neck, cutaway and Cool
Tubes Pickup System. In other words, it has the shape and feel of a steel string guitar but with the sound and soft action of nylon strings. Oh, and it's a real looker too. Not recommended for classical players but steel strings players will feel at home on this smaller neck. Solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and fingerboard, gold plated Gotoh tuning heads and Hirade style rosette. Lifetime
warranty. 1 7/8" at nut (about 47mm) with 25.5" scale (648mm). Handmade made
in Japan. Hard
Shell Case Included
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Takemine
TC135SC Classic |
list:
$2499.00 • our
price $1749.00 |
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Classics
Hirade
Classicals
Note:
All
current Hirade Classical Guitars have solid ebony
fingerboards.
The information at Kamanmusic.com stating they have
rosewood fingerboards is incorrect. Also, some of
their model numbers are wrong (EH and TH models
are the same).
Hirade
H5 • Refinement, Tone & Ease of Playing
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The
Hirade H5 classic represents Takamine's premium
line of guitars but is a bargain in terms of tone and playability:
deep robust tone and a slender easy to play neck are hallmarks
of this
model.
The
H5 features a solid cedar top,
solid rosewood back & sides, solid mahogany neck, fancy
rosette, bone nut & saddle, ebony
fingerboard and gold plated deluxe Gotoh tuning
heads. Lifetime warranty. 50mm nut
and 65cm string length. Handmade made in Japan.
Hard
Shell Case Include
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Hirade
H5 Classic |
list:
$1999.00 • our price $1399.00 |
Hirade
TH5C • Cutaway in Style!
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The TH5C
is a cutaway acoustic-electric version of the H5 featuring
the CTP-1 pickup system (Cool
Tubes Pickup System). Basically
the wonderful H5 acoustic sound and wood but you can plug
in when the spirit moves you. The CTP-1 preamp sports
a chromatic tuner, 3-band EQ and under-saddle pickup. And,
yes, the tuner feature works even while not plugged into
an amp.
This extremely flexible instrument goes from teaching studio
workhorse to gig monster in a flick of a switch. Lifetime
warranty. 50mm nut and 65cm string length. Handmade made
in Japan. Hard
Shell Case Included |
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Hirade
TH5C Classic (pickup) |
list:
$2299.00 • our
price $1599.00 |
Hirade
H8SS • Super Solid!
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(TH8SS looks the same save the preamp)
The
Hirade H8SS (SS=solid-solid) classic is an
exquisite example of design and workmanship. The
handmade H8SS series is constructed of the finest
solid woods: solid spruce top, solid rosewood back & slides,
solid mahogany neck, fancy rosette, solid ebony fingerboard,
bone nut & saddle and gold plated deluxe
Gotoh tuning heads. The sound and feel of the H8SS
is designed to appeal to advanced players and
professionals: the soundboard is braced stiffer
than lower models and thus provides enhanced
dynamic range and increased string tension for a
concert guitar feel. Full, clear, consistent and
transparent tone are hallmarks of this model. Lifetime warranty.
50mm nut and 65cm string length. Handmade made in
Japan.
Hard
Shell Case Included
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Hirade
H8SS Classic |
list:
$2719.00 • our
price $1899.00 |
Hirade TH8SS • Hidden Electric Power
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The TH8SS
has the same specs, woods and appearance as the H8SS. So what's the difference? The TH8SS is an acoustic-electric
version of the H8SS featuring the CTP-1
pickup system (alias Cool
Tubes Pickup System) with chromatic tuner,
3-band EQ and under saddle pickup. This is one of my favorite
guitars
and the one I do much of my teaching and practicing
on.
Lifetime
warranty. 50mm nut and 65cm string length. Handmade made
in Japan.
Hard
Shell Case Included |
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Hirade
TH8SS (pickup system) |
list:
$3129.00 • our
price $2199.00 |
Hirade
TH90 • Ultimate Acoustic-Electric for Classic Dudes
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This
stunning beauty combines unique design, impeccable workmanship,
easy upper fret access and sweet sound into one great stage
guitar. Like the H8SS, this puppy is constructed of the
finest solid woods: solid spruce top, solid rosewood back & slides,
solid mahogany neck, fancy rosette, solid ebony fingerboard,
bone nut & saddle and gold plated deluxe Gotoh tuning
heads. Plus, it sports a cutaway, fancy binding inlays,
a unique oval soundhole
and an additional fret useable with the first two strings
(20 frets). The TH90 features the Cool
Tubes Pickup System with build-in tuner, EQ and saddle
pickup. |
The sound and
feel of the TH90 is designed to appeal to advanced players and
professionals: the
soundboard is braced stiffer than lower models and
thus provides enhanced dynamic range and increased
string tension for a concert guitar feel. Sweet
tone, clarity, low string noise and long sustain
are hallmarks of this model. Acoustically, the TH90
is not as loud as the H8SS or H5. It is at its best
amplified with a high quality PA or acoustic guitar
amp, e.g., Trace Acoustic TA100R. Lifetime
warranty. 50mm nut and 65cm string length. Handmade
made in Japan.
Hard
Shell Case Included
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Hirade
TH90 Classic |
list:
$2849.00 • our
price $1999.00 |
Hear
Peter Kun Frary Play Sounds of Bells on a Hirade TH90
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