Takamine FGD136S

Japan. One on which I had the chance to play in the studio was 1999.
Channel "ebony fingerboard"
1 microphone pickup Takamine "Palathetic Bridge"
DSP AD-1 preamp (Volume, Bass, Treble, parametric equalizer (frequency, filter, anti-loopback (feedback)) 5 bands free - 2 different reverb (wet or dry) with level, intelligent DSP harmonic generation defined as the set type - excite - 20 presets: 10 factory and 10 perso What to play all music stlye comfortable..

UTILIZATION

The handle is amazing. I do not know more easy and accurate. The highs are within the reach of all. Sound, if one plays softly already absolumenr is sublime. If one is good player can attack frankly, and DSP delivers wonders.
This is a guitar that can be found sometimes in the studio, it is also for the extra scene, ea with the anti-feedback ...

SOUNDS

All styles, it is super-versatile.
Body Shape: Flamenco
Top: Solid Cedar
Back: Cypress
Sides: Cypress
Tuners: Gold Classical
Preamp: DSP

OVERALL OPINION

I had the chance to use it in the studio for 15 days in Brussels.
Q / P for a collector like that, in good condition, who played well and who therefore has an even better compared to a Taylor or a new Martin, I would not hesitate, I would buy that it secondhand. Only problem, there are very few ... :-(

Model made in Japan in the workshops Hirade she became collector to the views of some models manufactured, no real guitar rating from argus, a prized target for collectors, even the Spanish research is to say, often more expensive than the new price.
Amp known for the stage or the studio model created for the Gipsy Kings when the brand wanted to use the notoriety of the group. This allowed them to be online with sound and not by micro, which occasionnnait on stage concerns transplanted.
Round ebony fingerboard, the réputatuion this guitar is without doubt the quality of its handle, very flat, a downright luxury for this kind of guitar.

UTILIZATION

The handle has a reputation and this is the big quality of this guitar, access to acute is carefree, ergonomics is perfect, the sound quality depends on the set of strings used, the experts use different sets to do their best game of rope, but simply put, the finest strings seem a good compromise for the novice. The sound of the strings depend, it tends to be a snap of the requests that the brightness in the treble again depend on the ropes used. Overall in acoustics it is one of the really good guitar rumba flamenco style, and once it gets plugged in where the sublime, precise, warm, dynamic and slamming, round, smooth, versatile, the response is immediate, and the preamble makes wonders. For studio recording is the ultimate weapon. Many of taken classical guitar and flamenco are made with this model, we are sure of the result.

SOUNDS

It is suitable for both normal standard taken as the classic rumba flamenco.
for the type of amp, no matter, as long as it is for the electro acoustic, one part and it rings, unless they are very bad, but those that know how to play guitar in general.

OVERALL OPINION

Malheureusemnt I have this guitar for 2 years now, because theft of luggage in Brazil, but I'm lucky to have a friend who has also bought this one, the United States. I also have several flamenco guitar luthiers hardcore, one of which was manufactured at the handle on the side of the FGD 136S.
To assess the value for money it is not obvious since it is a collector, I bought € 1450 at the time. In perfect condition and no wear I think it should be around € 2500 See more at present, if the state is beyond reproach. Unless you find one by chance at a fair price, in this case it must throw it.
Keep that guitar is on for small children, especially since the more the more it sounded older, and age well this guitar model is robust.