Takamine P3DC w/Softcase
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Takamine
P3DC w/Softcase
Product Info
Article Number:
579096
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
P3DC w/Softcase
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,461.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This P3DC is a beautifully made dreadnought – the cedar top really sings, especially when fingerpicked, and the sapele back adds warmth. The CT4B II preamp is surprisingly natural for amplified performance, making it a great stage guitar. Ideal for singer-songwriters and players who appreciate a classic, full-bodied acoustic tone.
Product Description
- Takamine P3DC w/Softcase
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: solid cedar
- Back: solid sapele
- Sides: Sapele
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 644 mm
- Nut width: 42.5 mm
- Nut: Bone
- 21 Nickel frets
- Pickup system: Preamp CT4B II Preamp
- Rosewood bridge
- Gold machine heads
- Strings: D'Addarío EXP16 .012 - .053
- Colour: Natural
- Includes soft case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers warm, articulate tone with excellent projection.
- • Sapele back and sides provide rich overtones and sustain.
- • CT4B II preamp offers natural amplified sound with useful EQ controls.
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and reliable performance.
CONS
- • Cedar top is susceptible to dings and scratches requiring careful handling.
- • Sapele can be a bit dense, making the guitar slightly heavier than some alternatives.
- • While versatile, the tone leans towards warmer styles, limiting its appeal for brighter genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Solid Sapele
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
644 mm
Frets
21 Nickel
Electronics
CT4B II Preamp
Weight
2.1 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CT4B II is known for its natural response; it's less 'processed' than some of Takamine's more aggressively EQ'd systems, but still delivers good volume and clarity.
The mahogany neck has a comfortable 'C' shape; the 42.5mm nut width offers enough space for fingerstyle but might feel a little snug for players used to wider necks.
Cedar is softer than spruce and marks more easily, so a humidifier is recommended in dry climates. A light coat of lemon oil occasionally can help protect the finish.
