All user reviews for the Takamine EAN10C

I played this guitar at Sam Ash and also Guitar Center on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. In all cases I've seen, it was selling for $849.

I've never liked cedar-topped guitars in general; I tend to find the sound muffled and lacking in sparkle. This Takamine is a glaring exception. Not only do its stylings and workmanship always tempt me to pick it up, but the sound on this thing is unbelievably loud and clear. I can almost imagine going to a small coffee-house gig and playing this thing without plugging in. The sound has a good top end and deep bass, both sweetness and cut, the built-in chromatic tuner is good, and the fingerboard is very comfortable. Ergonomically this guitar is, in a word, perfect.

Not much, really, except it's slightly plain on the looks front. But matched against the dark cedar grain, it's a classy look. Also, the preamp is a little outdated compared to Ovation's newer preamps, not to mention Taylor's Expression System. Finally, it's not exactly the most budget-conscious of guitars, though its price hardly belongs in the top rungs.

Excellent. It's simply, it feels solid and comfortable both on the fret hand and against the body.

Kudos, Takamine. This guitar is easily one of the most appealing acoustic-electrics I've ever played, and if I hadn't already picked up a Martin DCX-1E, I might have bought this one instead.

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I bought this guitar on ebay for $400. It had a smal blemish so they knocked off $500!!!.

This is by far the best acoustic guitar I have purchased. The sound it produces is truely elite, amoungst the best. I have played a $15,000 Guild, a $10,000 Martin and many other fine guitars at ten times the price. I would put this guitar in the same catargory. The on board electronics are truely pro quality, (tuner, eq). If you are a serious player, give it a try. You will be impressed.

It is the best for the money. There are no weaknesses!

Very fine quality wood and craftsmanship. This guitar is not a flashy model but it doesn't have to be once you play it.

Give it a try and see for your self. It is butter!!!

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Bought December 2002 from 'Unplugged' acoustic specialist guitar shop in London -they did a very good price of just under £700 including Takamine hard case.

Superb throughout, great sound whether it's played acoustically or plugged in. The action and feel was excellent straight out of the box.

Every aspect says quality.

No dislikes, although I might like to upgrade the onboard pre-amp in the future.

Excellent build quality. Rock solid.

Great guitar! If you are looking to upgrade from a starter acoustic to one with a solid top and better quality sound, this is as good as any around for this kind of money. I've played Gibson's and Taylor's that haven't felt as nice to play as this. Wouldn't swap it!

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i got this awesome guitar at Guitar center somewhere in VA. it was $1000 even with a case and some strings.

the thing is beautiful. it has perfect action, and is a joy to play. it makes me happy. yay. it sounds amazing, perfectly balanced lows and highs. and its got this mellow, sweet tone. the tuners are cool looking amber and the guitar stays in tune very well and handles low tuning very well too. it has an electronic tuner built into it....how handy. the electronics are good. and i love the bridge. its unique, and no peg thingys when you replace strings. i hate those. they are a pain and i just....dont like them. oh, and this guitar smells good too.

not a whole lot. there is no neck strap button, which is not a huge deal. no inlays. again, not a huge deal. it doesnt sound as good plugged in as it does unplugged, but still awesome.

purdy good. nothing really to complain about here. everything is holding up well, feels really solid, and no cut corners.

a great guitar. go buy one. NOW.

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Very nice guitar, cedar top, mahogany body, natural appearance, form "cutaway".
quality finishes, beautiful machines.
20 frets neck.
Electronics: CT4B-II, with integrated tuner (very handy).

UTILIZATION

Channel pleasant, easy access to acute.
The overall balance of the guitar is excellent. One senses from the first grip that you have a quality instrument. Only the large width of the box can be confusing at first, especially if like me you just a model "thin body".

SOUNDS

The absence of a pickguard and the volume of cash involved in the important good sound overall. The projection is excellent.
The sound is very "Takamine", with very good mediums. Cut for the folk, it is perfect on the Cold Play or 3D Mickey (I also think that Michael Furnon uses a live model for left-handed).
Plugged into an amp, it is great. Its very accurate. No Feedback nuisance. The pre-amp is CT4B hair.

OVERALL OPINION

I play this guitar for the past six months, and still enjoys the same.
I particularly like the natural look, much nicer in my opinion that some polish to screaming guitars.
The table is soft to the touch (be careful nonetheless not to scratch it with a helping pick the wrong place!).
The sound was smooth, not too round or too aggressive.
I tried a much more expensive Martin in store. It sounded less!
Too bad it is not sold in France with an ad-hoc hard case, she deserves that!
I buy it back with eyes closed if it again.

Originally from Japan, 21 frets.
Intgr EQ with tuner.
Trs beautiful guitar, simple, table cedar and mahogany body with matte painted the most beautiful effect (also quite fragile)

UTILIZATION

Access in acute AIS is the handle comfortable trs.
THE FIRST Ds handover I got a perfect sound with great tone and feel of a guitar made for my touch (this is what I DCID

SOUNDS

In my view may be suitable for any style musique.Personnellement I use it as solo guitar inspired rock blues.
In electro, I connected directly to a Fender Bluesdeville with a very nice rendering.
In acoustics, I appreciate it for its mdium particulirement deep, especially in the sleeve. Low trs warm too. Can can be a less extent in the treble. All with the sturdy characters of Takamine (including many harmonics)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year now and I'm always pat the sound reproduction.
I just have a small problem of vibrations at the plastic parts of the qualiseur in certain frequencies.
Before buying, I compared in the same price range, the ovation, I found the sound too loud in the treble, and the martin, the most beautiful trs tempra wood and round, but much less PCHE.
I got 1100 Euros, which seems to me a good report quality price trs.
I would do the same choice for a price of around 1000 euros.

Japan branch c'es excellent tune acoustic guitar but I dtest!

UTILIZATION

Channel super enjoyable, incroayble
Access in acute as
trs beautiful guitar
pure acoustic sound of eje dtest
electric sound great

SOUNDS

Yes but TPAS're pretty pure acoustic power in Ralite with takamine it seems that at random the chance of getting a good guitar, in the manufacture irrguliarit

OVERALL OPINION

I sold it after one year
I note a Martin HD28 maintanance !!!!!!!!!!!!! the toooooooooooooooooop !!!!!!!!!!!!

Voi site Takamine

UTILIZATION

The handle is easier than my low-end Yamaha. A little, buy on ebay ... Like what you always try.
Access in acute easy, but you lose the support of the thumb, so it's less comfortable than electric.
Perfect grip, you do not want to ask.
Trs Sounds good. A new set of me (Martin extra light). I prfre sound with strings of origin (more safe, less screaming). But I think the sound s'amliorera once the strings a little tired.

SOUNDS

The sound is good trs, if I compare with my little Yamaha. I play rock, pop, blues, picking. This suits me perfectly. It is powerful and quilibre.Je have on my branch chain, silent sound monstrous, it looked like the TRS premium. Lowering acute pramp, there may be a good jazz sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I for a month. I love the grip and clear sound. A little of the handle. I knew the N10, try in 1984. She surprised me by its handle trs end and I thought back on this EAN10C, but not, for on my own, like what you always try.
Trs Qualit good value for money. Buy 565 euros, as new (ex store expo United States).
If c'tait again, I certainly Rasht a Takamine, but I try it before!

Electroacoustic guitar made in Japan, 20 frets. Micro Takamine "palathetic pickup" that uses piezoelectric technology in a rather original.

Preamp CT4B-II (read: version II preamp with a Chromatic Tuner and 4 bands)

Solid Cedar
Solid mahogany back and sides laminated mahogany (cheaper, stronger and very low impact sound: everyone found there)

Mechanical golden oil bath with amber button. Nut and bridge bone.

Features unadorned, a satin covers the body and the handle. It is simple and class at a time. For the price you can find "more" but in this natural spirit (hence the name of the series) and effective: A no-fault especially as it is delivered in case!

PS: After a year, you start to think about a shield because even without playing "nag" you can not prevent a few shots on the table <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt="sad" /> . But why not a beautiful wooden plaque to keep the side "Satin <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="biggrin" /> ?

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice. The satin finish is very nice and makes all travel. The shape of the handle is not as comfortable as that of Taylor but it&#39;s still very very good and very playable, especially if the guitar is well set: This was the case with mine when it was delivered to me.
Access to acute is that of an acoustic cutaway: That is pretty good but do not expect to put a solo on the 18th or 20th check up!
The ergonomics of the beautiful is very good too. It is easy to handle and allows himself to play both sitting and standing.

We get easily a good sound. Just play it! Then it will be necessary for the electrical plug into an amp or PA system suitable without any adjustment, it is already usable.

SOUNDS

This guitar is very versatile. As often with Takamine is very balanced. on the other hand, unlike other entry-level model, the highs are very fine and precise but not at all aggressive!
The bass is well rounded and does not drip into the sound space. Mediums are well balanced with the low register and acute, and we hear them well ... usual on this kind of cash they are feeling a little down but not here.

This is not the best acoustics in the world and it has not much character but is very clean, and it gives free rein to the expressiveness of the musician.

The electro sound now. For a quick reminder, the brand Takamine, a pioneer in the amplification of acoustic guitars has a property called micro "palathetic pickup".
It uses micro piezo technology but unlike the competition, it is not a bar under the bridge saddle but of six small piezoelectric sensors mounted together and attached under the bridge inside the case. (Recently Yamaha has also explored a similar route by positioning piezo sensors in various places in the body ... it&#39;s a great way for me, much better than sensors or magnetic pickups)

This results in a less caricatured and better capture the vibrations of the body.

So of course it&#39;s still "piezo." Found aggression in the treble and bass a little dry but it is usable by correcting a little stamp with the preamp and the EQ on the console or amplifier.
It is usable in comparison to conventional or a piezo system of expression in Taylor because here we can fix the patch. At Taylor is vain thing because when we try to mitigate the side "plastic" sound of the strings so high E and is destroyed pretty low ...

Of course not found at all of breath. The preamp is economical and the battery is changed with ease. The preamp can be changed and also allows the player to upgrade his guitar! Very practical, too, the tuner is very fast!

You tell me that I could take advantage of the TAN 10C and tube preamp. Yes, but having owned the tube preamp, I think it colors the sound too, and it consumes too much battery. I preferred to stay in the spirit of the series "natural" of the Japanese house by opting for a simple preamp but very effective, and control the Anglo-Saxon model, the 10C available EAN United States, UK and in Germany, especially in Thomman for € 885!!

Roughly 7.5 for audio and 9 electro. (Notes published after a year of use)

EDIT: I was offered a preamp DSP for 70 € on ebay. I gave an opinion on the beast. It consumes a lot (too) battery (about 8-10 hours of battery life for 2 x 1.5 V, but easy to change though). This weakness is offset by its truly exceptional! My EAN10C becomes a DAN10C
I keep notes because the sound is unchanged. The electro sound is much better but less convenient (no on / off button for the tuner, autonomy ...).
PS: (After a year) The acoustic sound gains in warmth and character even if it is still far from exceptional
On some presets preamp, you could hear a sound distortion that seemed to be that the sensor too strong an attack preamp "digital". The defect is corrected by fitting a knob to "gain" by amon preamp. The sound is now a nickel but I let go of € 50 :-(



OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one week, intensive preparation for a solo concert with the Boss as the only accompanying RC20XL! I needed a good electric guitar, easy to use and I found a price that is unbeatable!

What I like most is his side "just the basics."

What I like least is not being able to have the latest preamp from the brand that incorporates the features of CT4B-II but allowing the addition of an additional sensor or micro ... For now it is available in Japan and China ... but only when it is available in the United States or Europe, I order with a B-Band AST in the box!

I have tested models for four months. In discomfort with a Taylor 410ce, I tested almost every electronic solutions of the moment: Fishman (at least 5 preamp), B-band, shadow, the new StudioLâg the lounge music, Ovation, Seagull, Yamaha ART , Godin ...

The technological achievements announced are only window dressing. A Takamine that ensures the job on stage.
For a true sound acousituqe, plan a microphone in front or in the case.

I highly recommend this model to value for money impeccable.

EDIT: With the DSP amp, no need for additional microphone. The sound is very easy to work and we will get very natural and not made ​​according to the uses and circonsatnces.