Takamine EG523SC Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Solid Sitka Spruce top. Flame maple back and sides.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

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"Upgrade to Takamine"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Possibly the best. The best of my collection anyway. I can see why Keith Urban plays a similar model.

Quality:
I'll give it a 9+ everytime on quality without knowing how its made compared to the art and science in a Gibson J-200. I must add, mine has no buzz anywhere on the neck and I play both soft & hard. Believe me, if you are a litle undecided when trying it out, there is no substitute for asking the store tech. to adjust a guitar from the floor or change strings.

Value:
I know very little about Takamine to be able to say what this instrument will play like in 15 years. If it maintains with age, I'll be getting rid of some other guitars and create some closet space! I have already enjoyed it enough to give it a 10.

Sound:
This guitar has the best overall sound blend I've found. Unplugged -It has good resonance up and down the frets yet maintains low frequency volume with clarity. Plugged in it sounds the best of all my other acoustic guitars when plugged. Martin, Gibson, Taylor Only the Martin is better straight acoustic (depending on the setting).

Support:
since I've had it for 7 months and no problems to ask for support I'll say 10.

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"great price, sexy ,sexy,sexy, wonderful sound."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
I found that it was frusterating that It did not come with a direction sheet to work the preamp but it is deffinetly worth it. The inlays on the fret board are beautiful, mother of pearl with a triangle of abelone inside it. It comes with an allen wrench and I just figured out what for. It is for the truss rod.

Quality:
Mine has no blemishes and it is rock solid. It is a durable guitar resists bumps, but dont go all Pete Townshend on it and expect it to work. (as in smashing it on the floor)

Value:
excelent value I would expect this guitar to be upward of 900 if I just saw it.

Desirability:
This is the Marylan Monroe of all acoustics.

Sound:
the tone quality is wonderful it plays rich full deep tones with/without amp

Support:
dunno about support because I havnt had any problems.

Overall:
I will ever get bored of this guitar If it broke I would get another one.

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"My 523 and Me.The Tak o mine."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
 
 
 
Sound:
I like the way the guitar feels and it looks great. Nice action and plays well. This is a quite guitar compared to others but sounds nice through my fender acoustsonic 30 amp. It could have a better place for the preamp/tuner. I have been searching in vain for a proper case due to the jumbo size this is difficult. I hope to have this as long as I'm around and hope it ages well.

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"Great guitar for beginner to professional"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Tuner is great.

Quality:
Holds tuning well. I don't have to tune much once I set it.

Value:
You will have to spend three times as much to get the same value.

Desirability:
The wood is stunning for this price guitar.

Sound:
Has Full sound. Sounds great plugged in.

Support:
Haven't needed any yet.

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"amazing"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
 
 
 
Quality:
this guitar has the looks of a taylor and could stand up to one

Sound:
amazing. One of the takamines made . I love this guitar . it sounds so good you would think it cost over $1000 dollars

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use the neck is perfect for anyone

Overall:
one of the best guitars built for the price range . everyone needs one

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"This is a great guitar for anyone who loves to play."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
The built-in tuner is for sure a plus. It isn't the best tuner in the world but it gets the job done.

Quality:
Its made pretty well, but it seems like there are some things that could be done better. The neck looks like it could be better, it's not going to fall off or anything, but with close examination it appears to have some cracks at the seams.

Value:
It's price is probably a little bit high, but I think it's still worth it.

Desirability:
The blonde Takamine Jumbo Cut-Away is a beautiful guitar! The flame Maple back and sides look sweet.

Sound:
This guitar sounds great, the jumbo body really gives it a full, rich sound.

Overall:
as an avid musicion and I will probably have this one for a very long time. I don't see replacing it for a wile. I think this is a great guitar for anyone, I feel good about bringing it up on stage.

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Takamine EG523C Jumbo Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Pretty standard for an electric acoustic guitar.Like that there's no pegs for me to deal with when restringing.

Quality:
The design is beautiful for the price. Even if it wasnt' for the price, the design is very eye appealing. For 600 dollars excluding tax, i would have thought that the finish and the follow though would be better. I would have rated this guitar higher in quality if Takamine have done a better sanding job with the wood.

Value:
THe price is very good for a good qualitied guitar. There are some very annoying finishes which were done poorly.

Sound:
The sound is very full and brilliant. I find that on some frets, there are buzzing-which i am disapointed to find on such a beautiful guitar.

Support:
N/A-bought it at guitarcenter-they were helpful. But im sure if i bought it here, zzounds would charge you a non refundable 20 dollars for shiipping charge.

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"Needs to mellow"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Comprehensive responsive little control panel.

Quality:
Excellent construction and finish. Solid machine heads keep it in tune.

Value:
A lot of guitar for the money. Fairly confident the sound will improve with age.

Desirability:
Looks great but thought the sound would be better for a reputable name like Takamine

Sound:
Tinny but getting better (after 3 months). As a result, sounds a bit harsh when amplified. Will probably need a while to mellow.

Support:
N/a

Overall:
Will keep it for a long time but could be tempted to trade it in if I find a nicer alternative in the coming years

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"A great guitar for little money."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
It has one of the best preamps I've seen and the tuner is very accurate. I wish the guitar had an XLR output as well.

Quality:
Definitely this is a beautiful guitar constructed very well. The finish is flawless and the maple wood looks cool. Structuraly, this is a very tight, solid guitar which will last for many years.

Value:
I have 7 other guitars which cost much more than this one and I can tell that the EG523 sounds as good or better than the others. Also when it comes to features, it has nothing to envy to the pricey ones.

Desirability:
Of course this guitar has a lot of sex appeal... it is beautiful and has nice curves. Better yet, never says no to me.

Sound:
Nice, full, well balanced sound and very good projection. When I plug it to my PA, it sounds even better.

Ease of Use:
Very confortable to play despite being very big. The action was high but after I lower it, it is a pleasure to play.

Overall:
I'll use this guitar for a very long, long time for song writing and recording because it has everything I need from a good guitar.

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"Great sound - great value"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
I actually don't plug this guitar up very often, so no comments to that regard. I do really enjoy having the integrated tuner right there at my fingertips - thats one feature that most a/e guitars at this price do not have.

Quality:
This is a well-made guitar as far as I can tell. We'll see how it lasts over time.

Value:
No doubt a great value. I bought this guitar and hardshell jumbo case for $550 at a store here in Lexington. I have no regrets.

Desirability:
This guitar is dead-sexy. Just look at it.

Sound:
The jumbo body really projects the sound really well. What a great sound.

Support:
I haven't had to contact the company, but I've heard they are easy to work with.

Overall:
I'm very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys playing from time to time. If you are looking for something to play at gigs or something of that nature, then you would probably want to spend the extra buck and get something a little nicer. But, as far as playing for friends and family goes, this guitar is the best.

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