Takamine P4DC w/Softcase
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Takamine
P4DC w/Softcase
Product Info
Article Number:
579125
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
P4DC w/Softcase
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,703.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The P4DC is a seriously well-made dreadnought – a real step up in quality. It's got a lovely, articulate acoustic voice and the Takamine electronics are surprisingly natural and usable on stage. This is perfect for gigging singer-songwriters and players wanting a professional-grade instrument without the premium price tag of some boutique brands.
Product Description
- Takamine P4DC w/Softcase
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Pro Series
- Style: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: solid spruce
- Back: solid sapele
- Sides: Sapele
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with binding
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 644 mm
- Nut width: 42.5 mm
- Bone nut
- 21 Silver nickel frets
- Pickup system: CTF-2N preamp
- Red tortoise pickguard
- Concentric Rings with Wooden Marquetry Rosette
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Gold machine heads with amber buttons
- Strings: D'Addarío EXP16 .012 - .053
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Includes soft case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers clear, balanced acoustic tone.
- • Sapele back & sides provide warmth and sustain.
- • CTF-2N preamp offers natural amplified sound with feedback resistance.
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures excellent build quality and playability.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and feel a bit thick.
- • Sapele can be a bit 'woody' sounding – lacks some mahogany's directness.
- • Cutaway access isn't *amazing* – upper fret access still a little compromised.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Sapele
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
644 mm
Frets
21 Silver Nickel
Electronics
CTF-2N Preamp
Weight
2.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CTF-2N is more transparent – it aims to amplify the guitar's natural tone rather than add its own character. It's a great choice if you want a faithful reproduction of the acoustic sound.
Yes, the fingerboard is finished, likely with a satin lacquer. It provides a smooth playing experience while protecting the rosewood.
It's a decent soft case, but for regular gigging, a hardshell case would offer significantly better protection against bumps and scrapes.
