Description
Takamine EF450C TT Black Burst NEX Cutaway Thermal Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons is an acoustic-electric guitar with a solid thermal spruce top and solid flame maple back and flame maple sides, a gloss transparent blackburst finish, a cutaway and built-in electronics (TLD-2 Line Driver preamp with the Palathetic pickup system), tuned E-A-D-G-B-E. It comes with 12 months of Rock Like The Pros online guitar lessons for all levels, including weekly live Zoom lessons.
Specifications
| SKU | JTAKEF450CTTBB |
|---|---|
| Model | EF450C |
| Body shape | NEX Cutaway |
| Strings | 6, steel |
| Top | Solid Thermal Spruce |
| Back | Solid Flame Maple |
| Sides | Flame Maple |
| Neck | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Finish | Gloss Transparent Blackburst |
| Electronics | TLD-2 Line Driver preamp with the Palathetic pickup system |
| Inlays | Grass Flower inlays of abalone and pearl |
| Length | 1046 mm (41.18 in) |
| Depth at end | 111 mm (4.37 in) |
| Case included | Takamine semi-hard case |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
Measurements
| Nut width | 42.5 mm (1.67 in) |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 644 mm (25.35 in) |
| Width | 398 mm (15.67 in) |
What is included
- Takamine EF450C TT BB Thermal Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Takamine semi-hard case
- 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership: online guitar lessons for all levels, with video lessons, tabs, backing tracks and weekly live Zoom lessons
WARRANTY - Takamine Limited Warranty
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takamine EF450C TT BB and the EF341SC?
The EF450C TT is a NEX cutaway with a solid thermal spruce top, solid flame maple back, an ebony fingerboard, Grass Flower inlays, and the TLD-2 Line Driver with Palathetic pickup. The EF341SC is a dreadnought cutaway with a solid cedar top, maple back and sides, a rosewood fingerboard, and the CT4B II preamp.
How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?
After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.
Is the Takamine EF450C solid wood or laminate?
The Takamine EF450C has a solid thermal spruce top and solid flame maple back and flame maple sides.
Does the Takamine EF450C have a pickup?
Yes. The Takamine EF450C has built-in electronics (TLD-2 Line Driver preamp with the Palathetic pickup system), plus a cutaway for reaching the higher frets.
How is the Takamine EF450C tuned?
The Takamine EF450C is tuned E-A-D-G-B-E.
Who is the Takamine EF450C for?
The Takamine EF450C suits guitar players who want a comfortable, good-sounding instrument for practice and playing out. Its solid thermal spruce top gives a bright and clear sound with more volume and depth than an all-laminate guitar. The built-in pickup lets you plug into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS
This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.
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