Takamine DB10 w.Case
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Takamine
DB10 w.Case
Product Info
Article Number:
583400
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
DB10 w.Case
Category:
Fretless Acoustic Basses
Price:
$3,078.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Takamine DB10 is a beautifully crafted fretless acoustic bass, offering a warm, rich acoustic tone paired with a powerful amplified presence. It's a fantastic choice for the serious bassist who appreciates a unique voice and enjoys the expressive possibilities of a fretless instrument – ideal for jazz, fusion, and mellow grooves.
Product Description
- Takamine TB10 w.Case
- Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Type: Jumbo with cutaway
- Arched top: Sitka Spruce
- Arched back & sides: Flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 46.40 mm
- Pickup system: mizt CT4-DX preamp
- Extendable endpin
- Strings: Daddario ECB81SL (Ball to Silk 96.5 cm)
- Colour: Red satin
- Includes 982 Archtop case
PROS
- • Sitka Spruce top delivers a clear, resonant acoustic voice with ample projection.
- • Flamed maple back and sides add warmth and sustain, a premium aesthetic.
- • Mizt CT4-DX preamp provides excellent amplified tone with useful EQ controls.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience and excellent note definition.
CONS
- • The jumbo body size can be cumbersome for smaller players or those seeking portability.
- • Fretless design demands precise technique and limits versatility for some players.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Pickups
Mizt CT4-DX Preamp
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
Fretless
Strings
Daddario ECB81SL (Ball to Silk)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The lack of frets requires a more precise touch and ear, but unlocks a distinctive, sliding sound and vibrato unavailable on fretted basses.
Yes, it’s surprisingly user-friendly, with a clear EQ section to shape your tone for both acoustic and amplified environments; it’s well-regarded for its natural sound.
While the arched design can sometimes exacerbate feedback, the CT4-DX preamp's notch filter and careful EQ adjustments usually mitigate this, though monitoring placement is still key.
