Takamine EF508KC w/Softcase
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Takamine
EF508KC w/Softcase
Product Info
Article Number:
579153
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
EF508KC w/Softcase
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,813.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EF508KC is a seriously handsome guitar. The Koa gives it a really sweet, balanced voice that cuts through a mix beautifully, and the CTP-4 preamp means your amplified tone will be surprisingly natural. This is a great choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players who want a premium-priced acoustic with excellent amplified capabilities.
Product Description
- Takamine EF508KC w/Softcase
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: NEX with cutaway
- Top and back: Figured Koa
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Scale: 644 mm
- Nut width: 42.5 mm
- Pickup with CTP-4 cooltube preamp
- Strings: D'Addarío EXL-16 .012 - .053
- Colour: Natural high gloss
- Includes soft case
PROS
- • Koa top delivers a warm, focused tone with shimmering highs.
- • CTP-4 Cooltube preamp provides exceptionally natural amplified sound.
- • Mahogany neck offers comfortable playability and sustain.
- • Rosewood fingerboard adds complexity and warmth to the overall tone.
CONS
- • Koa's figuring can be inconsistent; aesthetic preferences may vary.
- • The NEX body shape, while comfortable, might lack projection for very large venues.
- • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and require more care.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Figured Koa
Back & Sides
Figured Koa
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
644 mm
Frets
22
Electronics
CTP-4 Cooltube Preamp
Weight
1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CTP-4 represents a significant upgrade; it’s much more transparent and responsive, capturing more of the guitar's natural dynamics.
The mahogany neck has a comfortable 'C' shape that generally suits a wide range of hand sizes, though it's not particularly wide or chunky.
Koa figuring is naturally variable, so expect differences in the flame patterns – some will be more pronounced than others; it's part of the Koa's character.
