TAKAMINE EF340SC STR Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Translucent Red Finish Made in Japan
Takamine Pro Series guitars are carefully constructed in the foothills of the Japanese Alps, at the base of the Takamine Mountain. For more than fifty years, Takamine’s dedicated artisans create instruments of special beauty and superb tonal qualities. Every Hand Made Takamine guitar is crafted from the finest well-seasoned tonewoods using a combination of modern woodworking techniques and traditional hand craftsmanship.
Each Takamine guitar embodies the elegant aesthetics and masterful precision that only comes from decades of devotion to the craft of luthiery which is why Takamine Pro series guitars are the choice of many of the world’s leading artists.
This EF340SC STR Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar has been handcrafted in Takamine’s Pro Series facility that has been building precision quality instruments for more than five decades.
This classic Dreadnought is based on one of the very first designs that Takamine built. The EF340SC STR features a solid Spruce top for broad tonal range, deep low end and shimmering highs. The Mahogany back and sides are highly resonant and add to the lovely warmth and tonal focus of the guitar. The classy Translucent Red deep Gloss finish aids durability and adds to the beauty of the guitar.
A traditional, ultra strong dovetail joint has been used to join the mahogany neck to the body. The integrity of a well executed dovetail joint is an important aid in transferring string energy through the neck to the soundboard.
The acoustic tone of the EF340SC STR is superb however, Takamine are known as leaders and innovators in Acoustic Guitar Pickup Technology. The EF340SC STR is fitted with Takamine’s Palathetic™ pickup, known in the industry as one of the most accurate and natural sounding acoustic/electric pickups. The CT4BII preamp has long been the popular choice among Takamine pro artists, providing warm natural acoustic tone at high sound pressure levels. The built-in chromatic tuner ensures that these attributes come together in perfect harmony.
This wonderful guitar also includes a PRO-SCM setup. The slim neck is comfortable, the action low and the frets beautifully hand rolled and polished.
TAKAMINE EF340SC STR FEATURES
- Top Material: Solid Spruce
- Back: Solid Mahogany
- Sides: Mahogany
- Fret Board: Rosewood
- Body Style: Dreadnought with Cutaway
- Preamp: Takamine CT4B II Cool Tube
- Finish: Translucent Red Gloss
- Case: Hard Case Included
