Takamine EG523C12 12-String Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Crafted from the finest handpicked tonewoods.

Takamine Guitars are crafted from the finest handpicked tonewoods, hand-crafted by expert luthiers, all providing players with an unmatched excellence and surprising affordability. Now, their extremely popular G-Series line has just gotten bigger. A lot bigger, with the introduction of two new "Jumbo" models. These new guitars are built with traditional cutaway, "Jumbo" bodies featuring solid Sitka Spruce tops, and flame maple back and sides. The EG523SC is a 6-string version, while the EG523SC-12 is a brilliant new 12-string model. The rosewood fretboards are inlayed with Mother of pearl and Abalone. Both Jumbos feature the world famous Takamine pickup and built-in tuner, along with the performance and value that players have come to expect from Takamine's G-Series.

The G Series from Takamine has created great controversy. Play a G Series guitar and you're apt to think it's one of the finest acoustic/ electrics made. That's because it is. Actually, each one is made under the commanding rule of the luthiers who hand craft the guitars of the pros. Which is precisely why the G Series feel so good, and sound so good.

Specifications

Body Shape: Jumbo C/A

Rosette: Abalone

Top: Solid Spruce

Inlays: Block MOP and Abalone

Back: Flamed Maple

Sides: Flamed Maple

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Electronics: TK4NT

Tuners: Chrome

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-423-8388
Email: customerservice@espguitars.com
Web: https://www.espguitars.com/pages/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (59 ratings)
Submitted March 29, 2004 by a customer from focusanswers.com

"Looks as good as it cooks"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I collect guitars so it won't be the last one I buy.As far as twelve string guitars go you just can't top it .
Sound
Full sound ,deep bass from the jumbo body and solid spruce top .Crisp highs with a little help from the maple sides and back .
Features
Pinless bridge, built in tuner, great tuning machines keep this baby in tune well .NK4 electronics give a wide range of control when plugged in . If you think this guitar looks nice wait,until you see it in real life !
Quality
This a solid instrument at an increditable value even at list price it is a steal .High quality materials style and craftsmanship make this one a winner .
Value
To find any instrument that would compair with this you would have to pay three times more for a Guild or a Gibson .
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed any .
The Wow Factor
Good looks and really cooks .This is going to be a long honeymoon .

Musical Style:

rock &roll Pop and folk
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