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«  a reference acoustic electric »

Published on 03/07/11 at 14:18
Best value: Excellent
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.