Tacoma C1C Chief Acoustic Guitar, Cutaway with Hardshell Case (Natural Satin)

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Features a 22-fret neck with 15 frets clear of body and a solid Cedar top. Comes with hardshell case.

This "unplugged" thing wasn't any big news to you. You've been slinging an acoustic axe for years. Or maybe you're a hotshot electric player who needs something organic for a change. It doesn't matter. You want tone, playability, workmanship, and distinctiveness. We could steer you in a bunch of different directions for each of those qualities. But to hit the home run and cover all of those bases, you've got to talk Tacoma.

As for the C1C Chief, Tacoma has put years and brains into a bracing system that, when combined with the unique bridge, gives you remarkable bass and treble response and awesome sustain. The C1C Chief responds to every playing nuance from the merest brush to a windmill strum with a powerful, distinctive tone. The satin-finished, solid Mahogany back, Mahogany sides, and solid Cedar top add to the vibrant feel. Easy access to the Rosewood fingerboard is provided by the single cutaway design. Gotoh tuners keep the strings in harmony, and the Graphtech nut and saddle help to keep those strings from breaking. Like we said, it's a pro's dream.

And you won't look like every other player, either. The C1C Chief has a distinctive, curvy soundhole that is located on the upper bout of the guitar top. The Tacoma engineers found that that is the perfect place for it. We just think that it looks cool. So will you.

High-end instruments cost a little bit more, but the reward comes every time you strap the axe on. The true measure of value is when the amount of pleasure read more you receive from an item makes you forget the amount you paid for it. We think the C1C Chief fits that bill admirably.

Features
Satin finish

Solid Mahogany back

Solid Cedar top

Rosewood fingerboard and bridge

Branded peghead logo

22-fret neck with 15 frets clear of body

Elixir strings

Hardshell case
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Satin finish

Solid Mahogany back

Solid Cedar top

Rosewood fingerboard and bridge

Branded peghead logo

22-fret neck with 15 frets clear of body

Elixir strings

Hardshell case

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-9690

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (77 ratings)
Submitted October 9, 2021 by MikeJames P in Port Townsend, WA

"Tacoma Chief c1c"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Bought mine in 1996 from American Music. Went to AM to shop for a classical for my wife and saw the c1c. Walked by. Didn't find a suitable classical, left the store, turned around and went back to try the Tacoma. Sat on a stool in the sound booth, strummed a drop D chord and had to pick myself off the floor. I bought the Tacoma.Exceptional neck, clear, crisp, balanced tone. Comfortable while sitting or standing. Accommodates any style of music, can sound hard or mellow and creamy. Depends on the player and amp settings. I prefer it over my D28 and 00016 Martin's, as well as various Taylor's I have played/owned. I still have the c1c and have not experienced the finish problems some owners have noted. Yes, my wife eventually received a VERY nice Taylor classical.
Sound
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Musical Background:

60 years, pop, rock, folk, maritime, kids, ballads, blues, jazz

Musical Style:

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