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Takamine EG523SC Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Takamine EG523SC offers warm, full-bodied tone. The Takamine EG523SC features a TK4NT preamp and a solid Spruce top for a great sound. 24 People rated this product:

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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 Big Boy of the 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 EG523SC feels so good, and sounds so good.

The G Series offers more sizes, colors, woods than in any other family of models that Takmine offers. Made to their strict specifications, G Series instruments represent exceptionally good value.

Over a dozen distinct dreadnought models are included in the G Series, many with Solid Spruce tops. There are cutaway and non-cutaway models, 12-strings, straight acoustics and acoustic/electrics, plus a wide choice of colors.

TK4NT Preamp

The TK4NT gives you a tunable notch filter, switchable midrange contour and on-board tuner. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Takamine products.

Body Shape: Jumbo Cutaway

Rosette: Abalone

Top: Solid Spruce

Inlays: Block MOP and Abalone

Back: Flamed Maple

Sides: Flamed Maple

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Electronics: TK4NT

Tuners: Chrome

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black: Shipping Weight: 8 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 43 x 22 x 6 in
Natural: Shipping Weight: 8 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 43 x 21 x 6 in

Takamine Warranty Takamine Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 877-KAMANMUSIC

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Overall: My first acoustic guitar purchase thats not made in the USA. I have 3 Martins and 1 Taylor. I must say, I am very impressed with this guitar. It was set up perfectly right out of the box. It comes with Diaddario strings so theres no need to change them. Just unpack it , tune it , and thats it. The guitar sounds great plugged in or unplugged. The electronic tuner is great and the electronics are easy to use. There are many well known musicians that use Takimine guitars. This guitar is a quality instrument.

Style of Music: Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Blues.

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Sound: I call my guitar "The beast",this thing is huge and has a huge sound.This is a guitar for any style paticularly for those who like to play chunky rhythmic chords. I play is a band with two electric so it would be easy to get lost in the wash, but not with the "beast" it can hang.I usually run it through a Digidelay and digiverb, with guitar volume at around 8 and controlled by a Dunlop GCB-80 hi gain volume pedal. I constantly get unsolicited compliments about the beasts finish,size and beautiful sound. Feature: Nice on board electronics with a built in tuner, smooth tuning keys. I did swap out the saddles for homemade versions. Ease of Use: Doesn't get much easier to use than this Quality: The beast has a beautiful quilted back as I've ever seen on a guitar. Also there are abalone inlays in the fretboard and surrounding the sound hole (rosette I think they call it). The beast had no blemishes and looks like a much more expensive instrument. Value: I got a killer deal that can't be had anymore. It's still a great deal at around 7 bills. Manufacturer Support: Never needed any support The Wow Factor: See my comments about quality Overall: I'll never get rid of the beast

Style of Music: Praise and worship

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