Takamine P3DC-12 w/Softcase
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Takamine
P3DC-12 w/Softcase
Product Info
Article Number:
579176
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
P3DC-12 w/Softcase
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,571.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Takamine P3DC-12 is a beautifully crafted instrument, offering a surprisingly balanced 12-string experience. The cedar top provides a lovely warmth, while the Sapele back and sides add plenty of volume and projection – it's a great choice for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a rich, full sound without the complexity of a more premium-priced instrument.
Product Description
- Takamine P3DC-12 w/Softcase
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pick Up
- Type: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: solid Cedar
- Back: solid Sapele
- Sides: Sapele
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Nut width: 46.35 mm
- Bone nut
- 21 Silver nickel frets
- Pickup system: Preamp CT4B II Preamp
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Gold machine heads
- Factory strings: D'Addario EXP38 (147543)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes soft case
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and articulate voice.
- • Sapele back and sides provide excellent projection and sustain.
- • CT4B II preamp offers effective feedback rejection and balanced output.
- • Rosewood headstock and fingerboard enhance sustain and tonal complexity.
CONS
- • 12-string guitars inherently have higher string tension, demanding more finger strength.
- • Cedar top is susceptible to dents and scratches, requiring careful handling.
- • The soft case offers minimal protection for gigging or travel.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Solid Sapele
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
25.6 in
Frets
21 Silver Nickel
Electronics
CT4B II Preamp
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CT4B II preamp is designed for effective feedback rejection, making it usable in most live environments, though careful EQ adjustments might still be needed.
The mahogany neck has a comfortable, slightly rounded profile that suits a wide range of hand sizes, although it's not a particularly thin or modern 'C' shape.
Compared to similarly priced 12-strings, the P3DC-12 offers a more refined and balanced tone thanks to the solid wood construction and quality preamp, avoiding some of the boxy or harsh characteristics often found in all-laminate models.
