Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/05/08 at 19:27
(Originally written by jason8/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
- Where was it made? (USA, Japan, Mexico, France...)
Made in Korea
- How many frets, what kind of pickups and what is the pickup configuration?
20 frets
Circular sound hole with abalone inlay rosette. Active TK40T preamp with integrated tuner.
UTILIZATION
- Is the neck comfortable?
Very pleasant neck if you play with a light string set.
Because barre chords with a 12-string guitar are not so easy.
- Is the access to the upper frets easy?
No cutaway so access to the upper frets is not easy, but a 12-string guitar is made for rhythm parts and arpeggios.
- Is the instrument ergonomic (body shape, weight...)?
The guitar is quite heavy so you get the impression that it's a quality instrument.
- Is it easy to get the right sound?...
The sound is very good.
SOUNDS
- Do they fit your music style?
It's perfect for me, I play folk music.
- Which amp(s) or effect(s) do you use it with?
I use it for studio recordings with an AKG C414 mic and a Universal Audio Solo610 preamp connected to a RME Fireface 400. The result is pure magic. The guitar also sounds very good with an AER amp.
- What kind of sounds do you get and which settings do you use ("crystal-clear", "fat", ...)?
The unplugged sound is very bright (exactly the sound I was looking for). When plugged the preamp gives you many sound possibilities, but IMO 12-string guitars are made to produce a brilliant tone.
- Which sounds do you prefer / hate?
I like every sound and I always find the tone I'm looking for.
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using it?
I've been using it for three years.
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
Pros: Extraordinary sound. Cons: Lack of cutaway, though useless for a 12-string.
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
No, it's the only one I tested and I immediately fell in love.
- How would you rate its value for money?
I got this high-end Takamine as a present when I turned twenty.
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.
- Where was it made? (USA, Japan, Mexico, France...)
Made in Korea
- How many frets, what kind of pickups and what is the pickup configuration?
20 frets
Circular sound hole with abalone inlay rosette. Active TK40T preamp with integrated tuner.
UTILIZATION
- Is the neck comfortable?
Very pleasant neck if you play with a light string set.
Because barre chords with a 12-string guitar are not so easy.
- Is the access to the upper frets easy?
No cutaway so access to the upper frets is not easy, but a 12-string guitar is made for rhythm parts and arpeggios.
- Is the instrument ergonomic (body shape, weight...)?
The guitar is quite heavy so you get the impression that it's a quality instrument.
- Is it easy to get the right sound?...
The sound is very good.
SOUNDS
- Do they fit your music style?
It's perfect for me, I play folk music.
- Which amp(s) or effect(s) do you use it with?
I use it for studio recordings with an AKG C414 mic and a Universal Audio Solo610 preamp connected to a RME Fireface 400. The result is pure magic. The guitar also sounds very good with an AER amp.
- What kind of sounds do you get and which settings do you use ("crystal-clear", "fat", ...)?
The unplugged sound is very bright (exactly the sound I was looking for). When plugged the preamp gives you many sound possibilities, but IMO 12-string guitars are made to produce a brilliant tone.
- Which sounds do you prefer / hate?
I like every sound and I always find the tone I'm looking for.
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using it?
I've been using it for three years.
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
Pros: Extraordinary sound. Cons: Lack of cutaway, though useless for a 12-string.
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
No, it's the only one I tested and I immediately fell in love.
- How would you rate its value for money?
I got this high-end Takamine as a present when I turned twenty.
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.