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Takamine EG523SC Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar
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Takamine EG523SC Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Takamine EG523SC Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar is crafted from the finest handpicked tonewoods!
Hand-crafted by expert luthiers, the Eg523SC provides players with an unmatched excellence and surprising affordability. These new guitars are built with traditional Cutaway, Jumbo bodies and feature Solid Sitka Spruce tops, and Flame Maple back and sides. These Jumbo Cutaways boast Rosewood fretboards, inlayed with Mother of Pearl and Abalone.

Takamine Jumbos feature the world famous Takamine TK40 pickup, along with the performance and value that players have come to expect from Takamine's G-Series.

The G Series from Takamine has created great controversy. Play a G Series guitar and you're apt to think it's one of the finest acoustic/electrics made. That's because it is. Actually, each one is made under the commanding rule of the luthiers who hand craft the guitars of the pros. Which is precisely why the G Series feel and sound,so good.



About Takamine
Nestled at the base of Takamine Mountain in Sakashita, Japan, Takamine Guitars have over 40 years of history dedicated to innovation and improvement to the art and craft of guitar making. What first began as a small family business has evolved into one of the leading guitar manufacturers In the world, depended upon by some of the best players and biggest names in the music industry.

So what's the deal? Why are there so many Takamine players? We'd like to think that it's because we've earned your respect. Takamine has made technological advancements that have surpassed other guitar makers. Takamine prides itself in their dedication and loyalty to fine luthiership and it is shown through each Instrument the company makes.

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Takamine EG523SC Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar Specifications

  • Body Shape: Jumbo Cutaway
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Top: Solid Spruce
  • Inlays: Block MOP and Abalone
  • Back & Sides: Flamed Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Electronics: TK40
  • Tuners: Chrome


 
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16 people rated this item
Elizabeth S. from Farmington MO USA
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Subject:Heavenly Guitar for a Honky Tonk Angel
Quality: I own a Santa Fe Special Edition Takamine that I have been playing for the last 15+ years. This new Takamine excels in both playability and looks. A beautiful guitar with fullness in tone and great action. I look forward to playing this guitar in the years ahead.
Reliability: This is a new purchase for me.... time will tell.
Overall: I've owned it for just about a week and I'm completely satisfied with my new guitar.
Playability and Feel: Feels great in my hands... has stayed in tune nicely.
Tone: A great full tone, exceeding much more expensive jumbo acoustics I have played in the past.
Finish: This is a beautiful instrument.
Action: I have played it daily since getting it and it was great out of the box and is getting better.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Do you own this product?: Yes
Date submitted: March 3, 2009
 
Duane from Cheyenne, Wy
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Subject:From pickin' and grinnin' on the porch to a pro venue...This is your guitar...
Quality: This is definitely a well made guitar...The inlays and rosette are immaculate, the frets are well dressed, the finish is great...
Reliability: I've only had it for 8 months, but it amazes me how well it holds a tune...Even when I'm banging on it, she stay's in tune...
Overall: I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for an acoustic/electric...No, you can't play mine, get your own...Love it !...The people at Takamine are great too...I had some questions, and my emails were answered in 2 days or less...
Playability and Feel: As it is a Jumbo, this guitar may be a little big for small frame people, but for me, it's great...I like to dance and move around to all parts of the stage, and surprisingly I didn't smack anybody with it...
Tone: The tone of this Jumbo works for every genre...It's smooth and fat...I've played everything from George Strait to Clapton to Gospel Hymns...Works for everything..
Finish: Finish is perfect, absolutely flawless...A beauty to behold...Several reviewers have complained the pre-amp is hard to understand, but if you look at Takamine's homepage, it is explained in good detail...
Action: The action on mine was a little high out of the box, but there were 4 or 5 shims underneath the pick up in the bridge...Take those out, half a turn on the truss rod, and your in business...I don't think that's out of line for a mass produced guitar...
Skill Level: Intermediate
Do you own this product?: I own it
Date submitted: 12/23/2008
 
dwhite1031 from Midland, TX USA
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Subject:I own it, I love it
Quality: Extremely well made, IMHO, it could be priced higher, I almost feel guilty for the price I paid.
Reliability: Very well
Overall: I have owned a Gibson Hummingbird Custom and I actually like the playability and feel of this Takamine better. I am a professional musician and songwriter and it is my tool of choice for writing.
Playability and Feel: Fast and comfortable neck
Tone: Just right
Finish: Excellent finish
Action: Just needed a minor adjustment
Skill Level: Pro-Rock Star
 
Skot from Chelan
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Subject:Love this guitar
Quality: Very good build quality for this price point. An all wood guitar for less then a grand! And it sounds amazing to boot. The built in tuner works but it's not the best thing I've ever used.
Reliability: I've only had it for a month now but,I don't really expect any problems with it.
Overall: Action a bit too high. Not by much but enough to notice. Other then that it's great..
Playability and Feel: like I said the action needs lowered but otherwise it feels good, and plays well.
Tone: The preamp is very nice. I love the eq bypass switch. I bypass it for recording and engage it for jamming.
Finish: Good looking guiatr.
Action: Needs to be lowered
Skill Level: Intermediate
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