Takamine P5NC w/Softcase
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Takamine
P5NC w/Softcase
Product Info
Article Number:
579147
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
P5NC w/Softcase
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,978.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The P5NC is a seriously impressive acoustic – the solid rosewood back and sides give it a warmth and complexity you don’t often find at this level. It’s built in Japan to a very high standard, and that CT4-DX pickup system is a real game-changer for amplified performance. This is a fantastic choice for gigging musicians or players who appreciate a refined, professional instrument.
Product Description
- Takamine P5NC w/Softcase
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Pro Series
- Type: NEX with cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back & sides: Solid rosewood
- Sides: Rosewood
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Mahogany neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Abalone dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 644 mm
- Nut width: 42.5 mm
- Bone nut
- 21 nickel frets
- Pickup system: CT4-DX preamp
- Red tortoiseshell pickguard
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Gold machine heads
- Abalone rosette
- Strings: D'Addarío EXL-16 .012 - .053
- Colour: Natural high gloss
- Includes soft case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back and sides deliver a rich, resonant, and mature tone.
- • CT4-DX preamp offers exceptional acoustic clarity and feedback resistance on stage.
- • Solid spruce top provides excellent projection and responsiveness across the fretboard.
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures meticulous build quality and long-term durability.
CONS
- • Rosewood can be a bit brittle, requiring careful handling and string changes.
- • The high-gloss finish might feel a little thick for some players’ preferences.
- • The NEX body shape, while comfortable, may not be ideal for very large hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
644 mm
Frets
21 Nickel
Electronics
CT4-DX Preamp
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CT4-DX offers significantly improved dynamic range and a more natural acoustic tone compared to older Takamine preamps, with enhanced feedback rejection.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 42.5 mm nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands; it's a good fit for most, though.
The P5NC’s tone is balanced, with a strong low-end response thanks to the rosewood, but the solid spruce top prevents it from being overly dark; it’s versatile for various playing styles.
