Takamine P3DC
Overview
The Takamine P3DC is a dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric guitar from Takamine's Pro Series, designed for performing musicians who need reliable, high-quality amplified acoustic tone on stage. It features a solid cedar top with solid sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with a 12-inch radius. The solid cedar top produces a warmer, darker fundamental tone compared to spruce, with a rich midrange warmth and smooth treble response that particularly suits fingerpicking, folk, and singer-songwriter styles. The cutaway body provides comfortable upper-fret access for melodic lead lines without sacrificing excessive body volume. Takamine's renowned CT4B II preamp with a three-band EQ, volume control, and built-in tuner delivers studio-quality amplified tone that has made Takamine a favorite among touring professionals for decades. The electronics are consistently praised for their natural, transparent reproduction of the guitar's acoustic character. Build quality is excellent, reflecting Takamine's Japanese-influenced quality standards with clean binding, precise fretwork, and a comfortable satin-finish neck. This guitar is a strong choice for gigging singer-songwriters and performing musicians who prioritize reliable amplified performance. The cedar top is softer than spruce and more susceptible to denting, requiring careful handling to maintain its appearance.
Acoustic Guitars
Pro Series dreadnought cutaway with solid cedar top, solid sapele body, and legendary CT4B II preamp delivering warm, reliable amplified acoustic tone.
Instrument Details
$1,499
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Brand
Takamine
Type
Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric
Made In
Japan
Year
2016
