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Takamine TNV460SC Bear Claw/IRW Acoustic Guitar #08110902  From Takamine

A limited production Takamine with a Bear Claw Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back/sides, and a tube-powered preamp!

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Condition: Used, Mint

When did this angel lose its wings?!  A bargain and belle of the ball all in one, this gorgeous Takamine has the looks, the feel, and the sound (acoustic and amplified!).  A warm, rich, and expansive voice is ready and willing to sing for all manner of player in all manner of settings.  And in true "Mint," to boot!  Gorgeous!

Manufacturer's Description from Takamine

The guitars created in Takamine Specialty Shop are very limited production models showing design elements that appear nowhere else in the Takamine line. The TNV460SC NEX features a solid, hand-selected "bear claw" spruce which creates a rare, naturally occurring pattern. Possesses the power of a dreadnought but with greater tonal balance about the playable range. The back and sides are solid bookmatched Indian Rosewood, chosen for both its appearance and acoustic integrity. The ebony fingerboard is fitted with nickel silver frets, leveled and finished by hand for perfect playability and intonation. The soundhole and perimeter of the top are inlaid with hundreds of pieces of beautiful abalone shell. Includes Takamine’s Palathetic™ pickup, known in the industry as one of the most accurate and natural sounding acoustic/electric pickups. The electronic performance package is beyond state of the art with the Cool Tube® Preamp – the first and only tube preamp in an acoustic guitar.

Takamine Guitars

About Manufacturer

Takamine Guitars have over 50 years of history dedicated to innovation and improvement to the art and craft of guitarmaking.


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.



Takamine had its early beginnings while guitar playing and music was gaining popularity in Japan during the early 60's. As their business grew they saw the need to develop their skills and attract design and manufacturing talent. One of the most important additions to the company was one Mr. Mass Hirade.

Hirade joined Takamine in 1968, and made great improvements upon design and build quality, and set forth with his staff to energize and strengthen the business. The factory began producing their world class "Classical" that to this day still carry the Hirade name. Through Hirade's dedication and commitment to Takamine, he was able to begin an overseas trading business in 1975. Takamine Guitars were able to reach out to guitar players around the world. Takamine was finally placed in the hands of musicians who had only heard about their great sound and fine craftsmanship.

Specifications

Model: TNV460SC

Serial: 08110902

Year: 2008

Body Style: NEX

Top: Bear Claw Spruce

Back: Indian Rosewood

Sides: Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard: Ebony

Electronics: Cool Tube CTP-2

Finish: Gloss Natural

Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Snowflake

Rosette: Abalone

Body Binding: Abalone

Fingerboard Binding: White

Tuners: Gold

Case: Hardshell