Description
Takamine FSF40C Solid Cedar Top NEX Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons is a steel-string NEX cutaway acoustic-electric guitar with a solid cedar top, solid sapele back and sapele sides, a rosewood fingerboard and a gloss natural finish. It has a cutaway and the Takamine CTF-2N FET preamp with the Palathetic under-saddle pickup, and it comes with a Takamine SH500A semi-hard case. It also comes with 12 months of Rock Like The Pros online guitar lessons for all levels, including weekly live Zoom lessons with Terry Carter.
Specifications
| SKU | JTAKFSF40C |
|---|---|
| Series | Takamine Legacy Series |
| Body shape | NEX Cutaway |
| Strings | 6, steel |
| Top | Solid Cedar |
| Back | Solid Sapele |
| Sides | Sapele |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Finish | Gloss Natural |
| Electronics | Takamine CTF-2N FET preamp with the Palathetic under-saddle pickup |
| Cutaway | Yes |
| Case included | Takamine SH500A 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) |
| Length | 1046 mm (41.18 in) |
| Width | 398 mm (15.67 in) |
| Depth at end | 111 mm (4.37 in) |
What is included
- Takamine FSF40C Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Takamine SH500A 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 with Terry Carter
WARRANTY - Takamine Limited Warranty
Common questions
Is the Takamine FSF40C solid wood or laminate?
The Takamine FSF40C has a solid cedar top with solid sapele back and sapele sides.
Does the Takamine FSF40C have a pickup?
Yes. The Takamine FSF40C has the Takamine CTF-2N FET preamp with the Palathetic under-saddle pickup, plus a cutaway for reaching the higher frets.
Does the Takamine FSF40C come with a case?
Yes. The Takamine FSF40C comes with a Takamine SH500A semi-hard case.
Who is the Takamine FSF40C for?
The Takamine FSF40C suits guitar players who want a full-size NEX acoustic-electric for practice, songwriting and playing out. Its solid cedar top and solid sapele back give a warm and rich 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.
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 membership. The membership covers every course from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons.
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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.
