All user reviews for the Takamine ESF40C

Guitar factory in Japan, the normal high end Takamine ...
20 frets Paisses enough for comfort
Double Nut
Prampli CT4BII Takamine (beta version of the excellent CT4B)
Rglages: 4-band EQ: Bass, Medium, Treble and Volume - Trs effective
The prampli is equipped with a tuner - extra - plus pitchable on all tones!
The 9V battery is easy to ACCS, directly extractable prampli not need to go through the sound hole like some guitar (Seagull, Simon & Patrick ...)
The neck has a rosewood fingerboard
However, little BMOL, the tuner is capricious when the battery weakens, it still does not light the first time. But hey, make it last a can of the pramplification ...

UTILIZATION

Channel trs enjoyable, gliss IDAL, varnishes perfect.
Access in acute pan is facilitated by the fact.
Ergonomics gnrale is excellent, as you play standing or sitting.
Even without trying dlivr by the sound this guitar is hot, clarity poustouflante a must.

BMOL: I do ask for a belt attached to play the guitar while standing is first Designed for singers guitarists ... just go a little effort ultimate gentlemen Takamine luthiers!

SOUNDS

Idalie sound for my directory: pop rock folk blues
I play this guitar with a Marshall AS 50 R (50 watts acoustic soloist)
The sound is magical and all the guitarists I've met and with whom I jou are unanimous: a ring of hell in paradise.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for 6 months.
She is beautiful as the city's scne!
It sounds terribly well plug my amp, and without being too much industry.
I tried a Taylor and a Lag ... I port my choice on this one.
The report QualitPrix is ​​the best I know, by far.
If I had to buy a guitar, I would do the same choice. Without hsiter.

Finish Japanese Country Jumbo shape, a beautiful turquoise inlay at 12th fret. The table is solid cedar and there is a chromatic tuner (very handy!) Incorporated. She is really beautiful and the finish is impeccable.

UTILIZATION

The cutaway allows easy access to acute and stick thin is really nice, fairly close to an electric guitar! Neither too small nor too big, it should suit all sizes.

SOUNDS

My repertoire is rather focused "pop / rock" (from Bowie to Nirvana Radiohead through to give you an idea), I was looking for a versatile guitar with a fairly good performance of the notes.
The sound is very acoustic lens and provides an immediate pleasure ... An invitation to play!

OVERALL OPINION

This guitar is accurate, sounds great acoustics and is a pure joy when connected.
In short, I chose this one ...

Manufacture in Japan
Form-Country Jumbo, turquoise inlay the 12th box.
Table-Solid cedar
-Dos and mahogany wicker covers
-Chromatic tuner
Trs-smooth finish
Varnish-fragile, but being protected as it should be the soundboard (the purpose of a varnish!)

UTILIZATION

Channel enjoyable trs
The pan-shot and the shape of the body can play any style
-The guitar is not too heavy and will fit all sizes
-The sound is warm, you can put any strings it will sound very enjoyable!

SOUNDS

I often play the picking, the rhythm of the arpge and this guitar is perfectly suited my mood. Being also a guitar teacher I needed a guitar "sounds strong," and it is!
I play a sound WATTS 600 HK LUCAS, or ASR on a Marshall amp 50 watts, in the two cases is excellent! JOperation also qualizer BOSS EQ 20: an excellent product, which provides crystal clear sound, or a round ... you can do anything with this BCAN. Better to buy this type of machine to change prampli!

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for 3 years. Dernire week I tried the same with the new MODEL prampli CTP1 (lamp), I must say I prfre my prampli CT4B over my sr got.
Better to buy an external equalizer.
I advise all singers guitarists!
Excellent quality price!

CHARACTERISTICS:
Country Jumbo shape steel
Pan coupbr /> Table in Cedar
Eclises, mahogany neck and back
Rosewood
mcaniques oil bath dores

Pre-amp takamine

Shiny patent.

The finish is perfect. Do not look dedant. The glue between the drool a little wicker covers and back. It is on that we should not look at a Martin or Taylor cot because it would bring him plutt prejudice.

UTILIZATION

This will make ending for 10 years that owns and I love it. The action is low trs, Access in the highs are perfect. The shape steel jumbo country is enjoyable trs. I also have a dreadnought. It's totally DIFFERENT. The handle is gnial, round profile. A feeling of ice. Access in acute perfect.
Patina over time just the sound it seems!

Time also the bending shoe.

SOUNDS

I play everything especially the fingers, not many heard mdiator. Good for the volume of a cot dreadnought, go your way. The sound is plutt medium, sharp enough low end but lack a bit of volume. We can not have everything for an instrument in this price range.

Electro sound is no more. I have not had the opportunity to try many and so difficult for me to get an ide.

OVERALL OPINION

I am satisfied with this guitar trs I use mainly for tuning spciaux second example. It is clear that it comes second from my other guitar that costs 4x more. The diffrence is impressive but hey it does not matter.

I highly recommend trying this guitar in its most recent version now because it is the dtour. She has something that is its charm.

For me the overall score is justified.

I will not add more information than is needed, other memebrs who have already shared information technology. I have nothing to add except that it is beautiful

UTILIZATION

Handle the most pleasant, perfect access to the latest cargo thanks to the pan once more weight than a correct and sound clear and precise, a delight for the senses

SOUNDS

I mainly play in arpeggios, with a peavey amp ddi not necessarily a musical style that marries, but all pretty good. The sounds are crystal clear and warm, I do not regret

OVERALL OPINION

I've had 6 years, I have no concerns raised and this guitar that made me love the instrument, al investment time was consequently but a life guard and the sound does not change.
a beautiful instrument

Made in Japan.

I have no tube preamp.

UTILIZATION

It is just perfect, both in terms of ergonomics, build quality, ease of play Once you have this tool in hand, you no longer want to let go because you understand that Finally, you hold a real guitar of high quality.



SOUNDS

Sound: I have long sought ropes that suit me ... not too loud (elixir, for example), then marks that did not sound normal for my taste.

I play now sue ernie ball silk and steel and there is wonderful. Unpluged or plugged in, this guitar is far above the rest.

I simply plugs in directly to a mixer and an amp sound.

OVERALL OPINION

600 euros, I bought several new guitars, including Cort. The Takamine, new, worth double. BUT it is worth it!

Careful, you can play on Cort and they are good instrument, but here it's really perfect.

I played on Taylor (remember the model) and I prefer the grip of the takamine.

600 euros as new? Yes, I would do this choice!

Made in Japan, cutaway; View feature provided by the manufacturer.
First, aesthetically, it's really a great guitar is important! From experience: a guitar that you do not like you do not keep.
Takamine preamp is quality. Not exceptional but very good. No trouble electric side: no drop in the sound. The guitar has over 8 years and works without any trouble.
the wood and the sound quality it ressent.Le varnish is thick.
Correct construction: a bit too many traces of glue on the inside for a model that now exceeds 1,000 euros.

UTILIZATION

the handle is very nice.
I will not give you the commentary on access to acute because I use it 5 times a year!
The guitar is light, not bulky for a small jumbo.
mounting extra light strings tend to curl a bit too much for my taste.
I only use for 3 years in a light fitting. That suits me more at her.


SOUNDS

For those seeking an amplified guitar that sounds right, with precision and detail in the mids treble bass notes, you can go there with my eyes closed. It will put a lot more for something better.
If you are looking for the big acoustic sound, go your way. it is not made for that! is a ELECTRO ACOUSTIC. In pure acoustic sound is clean cut but lacks bass. the projection of sound is average. The sound is clear balanced with good midrange and treble ends but slightly metallic.
As soon as one branch EVERYTHING CHANGED! the sound is there. Nothing but good! I used a Carlsbro 100 w and a Marshall 50 ASD. In any case it sounds great. Corrections to the preamp is very good. The bass are there and you can still play with.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 years. I do not part with: because it is too beautiful, it sounds good, the neck is nice and it does not forgive you your errors that agree on. So it forces you to work to give the best of itself and you.
The tuners are very beautiful but self-locking would be great.
value for money is good if you can afford. I saved myself dry to buy secondhand and I do not regret it.

Guitar Japan. Very high quality workmanship.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use.

SOUNDS

Its very nice, very "smooth" and "soft". Acoustic, mid-range projection.

I played with Ernie Ball silk and steel which I think are the best strings for this instrument.

OVERALL OPINION

I tried a bunch of models including Cort, a taylor, ibanez, yamaha and seagull.

I also like the seagull with a very different sound rather harsh.

Some models Cort are not too bad for their price.

The taylor was fairly similar in quality but I thought she was less personality.

I do not regret my purchase. I find it perfect and I would buy it again, almost blindly. My second choice would seagull that has a really good value for money. Great quality