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FirE QueeN 9607
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07/28/2004 2:22 am
I'm looking at guitars, acoustic/ electric. I saw a guitar i really liked but I wasn't sure about the name brand "Takamine". Is this a good name for guitars? The guitar was listed at $362.45. The series was a "Takamine G Series Guitars - EG540C-STCY".
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07/28/2004 4:31 am
Moved this to Gear.
... and that's all I have to say about that.

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07/28/2004 4:42 am
And, yes, Takamine makes some nice acoustics.

Don't know about that particular one, but do some research on it.

E.g:

  • Is it a solid top?

  • What woods are used for the top, the sides, the back, the neck?

  • Does it come with a mike inside it and a gain/EQ control box on the side?


... and that's all I have to say about that.

[U]ALL[/U] generalizations are [U]WRONG[/U]

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07/28/2004 4:58 pm
Finish: Translucent Black
Body Style: NEX
Top: Flamed maple
Back and Sides: Flamed maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Preamp: TK4NT

Is this a good buy for $362.45??? :confused:
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07/28/2004 5:20 pm
Just my opinion but I have never cared for the sound of accoustics with maple backs and tops, much too boomy in the bass and bright on the treble, and in my experience a guitar that you don't like the sound of is not a bargain at any price, Takamine makes good guitars, you can probably find a dealer in your area, go play some in your price range and pick the best sounding one, there are alot of pretty guitars on the market and a manufacturer is just as happy to sell you a looker as they are a player.....
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07/29/2004 3:17 am
I'm not very fond of the low end Takemine, but the higher end models ($700+) are EXCELLENT.
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07/30/2004 8:11 pm
I agree with pstring. I have this 12-string Takamine with flamed maple back and sides. I really like the sound of it, but it is somewhat thin sounding with the maple. I believe having the top maple as well, would just be too much. But hey, if you can find one to play, and you really like it, then go for it.
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