G and Limited are the magic wirds to unlock the treasure chest of Takamine novelties for 2012. Four Limiteds and seven G series models are coming up.
NAMM is the place where all the work and effort from the workshops and design centers gets crowned and celebrated. All that is worth showing is brought and shown. And, Takamine booth shone with splendor of brand new Limiteds and power of new G line guitars. Limited Series had a double lineup reinforcement, for along with the regular annual two Limiteds, special 50th Anniversary pair of models was unveiled. Namely: EG50TH Anniversary, T50TH Anniversary, 2012 Limited Edition and 2012C Limited Edition. G series raised the bar again for the entire budget-friendly segment of the industry with:EG430S-WR, EG536SHB, EG340DLX, EG355SC-TB, G406S-VS, EG755S and EG455SC.
Takamine EG50TH Anniversary is the first G series Limited model in Takamine history and it is a pair of T series` 50 Anniversary model. It starts off with mahogany body and spruce top. Aesthetic enhancements include golden hardware and growing vines inlays on the fingerboard and pickguard. These inlays are one of a kind and will never be repeated on any Takamine guitar. This goes for all 2012 Limited Series models. 20 frets rosewood fingerboard and rosewood bridge complete the specs. For more info check EG50TH Anniversary detail page on our site or on Takamine official web page.
Takamine T50TH Anniversary is a firework of luxury and style. Top shelf woods, Takamine electronics and the best quality hardware are used for this 50th anniversary celebration model. Growing vine inlays stretch from headstock overlay to the upper frets. Also, the black pickguard features the same-themed inlay. Cocobolo body, spruce top and 20 fret fingerboard wrap it up forthis model. For more info on this $10,000 beauty check T50Th Anniversary detail page on our site or on Takamine official web page.
Takamine 2012 Limited Edition is one of two annual Limited models, and this year, black and dreadnought are keys to Limited suite. Rosewood body and solid spruce top guarantee for an unheard-of tone quality. Abalone binding, growing vine inalys on pickguard and rosewood fingerboard and gold-plated hardware make for a fantastic contrast to glossy black color of the body, neck and headstock. Fantastic Cooltube and palathetic pickup comprise the electronics. For more info check 2012 Limited Edition detail page on our site or on Takamine official web page.
Takamine 2012C Limited is a nylon stringed half of this year`s limited edition. Black paint, vine inlays and golden hardware appointments still apply. There is no pickguard, and the bridge has a classic shape. Tuning pegs are gold plated and have black buttons. This cutaway guitar features an ebony fingerboard, instead of the rosewood, Cooltube is present here as well. For more info check 2012C Limited detail page on our site or on Takamine official web page.
Takamine EG430S-WR is the first of seven novelties for G series in 2012, and it comes as a non-cutaway NEX model with seductive wine red paint job. Flamed maple back and sides are paired with solid cedar top and bound in white around the top. TP4T preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup form a standard combo in Takamine G series amplification. Reliability and great value for the money place this combination ahead of the competition. For more info check EG430S-WR detail page on our site or on Takamine official web page.
Takamine EG536SHB is a tribute to the golden age of acoustics and some of it`s most revered dreadnoughts. Non-cutaway shaped body is made of rosewood back & sides and solid spruce top with multiple layers of binding and elegant rosette. Gold plated hardware and piezo pickup & TP4T preamp wrap it up for this, possibly new classic in Takamine catalog. For more info check EG536SHB detail page on our site or on Takamine official web page.
Takamine EG340DLX is the second of three dreadnought models unveiled for this year, and it is an elegant cutaway model made of flamed mahogany back and sides with a Bearclaw spruce top. Multiple abalone binding is complemented with abalone rosette, tortoise pickguard, abalone fingerboard inlays and gold-plated tuners. This impressive G also has TP4T preamp in conjunction with a piezo pickup as means of amplification. For more info check EG340DLX detail page on our site or on Takamine official web page.
As all important things come in threes, so do G series dreadnoughts for 2012. EG355SC-TB is a translucent black cutaway dreadnought guitar made of quilted maple back & sides and solid spruce top. Elegant top binding and back center strip have company in shape of double abalone rosette and golden tuners. Rosewood fingerboard supports 20 frets, and the sound is amplified through standard piezo/TP4T combo. For more info check EG355SC-TB detail page on our site or on Takamine official web page.
Takamine EG406S-VS is the only completely acoustic novelty for 2012 edition of Takamine catalog. This New Yorker kicks off with rosewood back and sides and solid spruce top. The back is made of two pieces of rosewood with quilted maple piece in between them. rosewood was the wood of choice for bridge and 20 fret fingerboard. FOr more info check G406S-VS detail page on our site or on Takamine official web page.
Takamine EG755S is the only model placed within the OM series and it comes as non-cutaway guitar made of quilted maple back & sides with solid spruce top. Multi-ply top binding is complemented with the same back binding and back center strip. TP4T preamp and piezo pickup come as standard means of amplification and are manipulated through a compact shoulder-mounted control panel. Mahogany neck has a 20 fret rosewood fingerboard on it. For more info check EG755S detail page on our site.
This year`s list of new models from Takamine ends with EG455SC, a cutaway model from NEX series. Rich and elegant appearance of this model is equally complemented with rich and strong tone it produces from it`s jumbo-like body. Quilted maple back and sides and solid spruce top are countered with mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. Add TP4T preamp and piezo pickup, and the result is staggering versatility and smooth playing feel. For more info check EG455SC detail page on our site.
