The
C132S is Tak's midrange classical and mucho bang
for the buck. This guitar is perfect for
discriminating beginners and serious intermediate
players, so no wonder it is the best selling
classical guitar in the USA. The slender neck, low
profile frets, full tone and impeccable fretwork
make it one of the easiest to play guitars in its
class. Plus, its has all the important
appointments: solid cedar top, solid rosewood
back, rosewood fingerboard, adjustable thrust rod,
solid mahogany neck, bone nut & saddle and gold plated
tuning heads. Lifetime warranty. 50mm nut and 65cm string
length.
Handmade made in Japan. Hard
Shell Case Included
Takamine
C132C
list:
$1399.00 • our
price $979.00
Takamine
EC132SC • Classical on Overdrive! • Finally Back in Stock!
Take
the well appointed C132S, add a cutaway and CT4B pickup system
and--boom--you have the working classical guitarist's perfect gig guitar. The CT-4B preamp sports built-in chromatic tuner, 3-band EQ and mute function. The CT-4B has a sweet tone and the 9-volt battery lasts for months of amplified playing. The preamp section is the most power efficient I have seen. Of course, like the C132S, this
model boasts a solid cedar top,
solid rosewood back, solid rosewood fingerboard,
solid mahogany
neck, adjustable thrust rod, bone nut & saddle, and gold plated Gotoh tuning heads. Lifetime warranty. 50mm nut and
65cm string length. Handmade made in Japan. Hard
Shell Case Included
Note: the EC132SC and TC132SC are identical except for the preamp components. The EC132SC uses the CT-4B whereas the TC132SC sports the Cool tubes preamp.
Takamine
EC132SC
list:
$1849.99 • our
price $1295.00
Takamine
TC132SC • Ultimate Gig Beast • Finally Back in Stock!
Take a C132S and add a cutaway, Cool Tubes II pickup system and stir. What do you get? A fire breathing gig monster, i.e.,
the
TC132SC,
perfect for classical guitarists bound for wedding, party and restaurants gigs. I've also caught plenty of jazz guitarists
with TC132SC in hand when it's time to go Latin or New
Age/World Beat. I played one of these
models for
years in Waikiki restaurants (I use a Hirade
TH90
now).
This model
was good
enough to be played by the Eagles in the acoustic version
of Hotel California (duet intro with twin TC132SC).
The sweet acoustic
sound of the TC132SC is fed into Tak's Cool
Tubes II Pickup System with
chromatic tuner and EQ. Of course, like the C132S, this
model boasts a solid cedar top,
solid rosewood back, rosewood fingerboard,
adjustable thrust rod, bone nut & saddle, solid mahogany
neck and gold plated tuning heads, so your acoustic tone
will
still be kickin.' Lifetime warranty. 50mm nut and
65cm string length. Handmade made in Japan. Hard
Shell Case Include
Takamine
TC132SC
list:
$1999.99 • our
price $1399.99
Takemine
TC135SC • Nylon for Steel-String Players • Sorry, Out of Stock
The TC135SC
is an "Artist" style body with a slender 24 fret neck, cutaway and Cool
Tubes II Pickup System. In other words, it has the shape and feel of a steel string guitar but with the sound and soft action of nylon strings. Oh, and it's a real looker too. Not recommended for classical players but steel strings players will feel at home on this smaller neck. Solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and fingerboard, gold plated Gotoh tuning heads and Hirade style rosette. Lifetime
warranty. 1 7/8" at nut (about 47mm) with 25.5" scale (648mm). Handmade made
in Japan.Hard
Shell Case Included
Note:
All
current Hirade Classical Guitars have solid ebony
fingerboards.
The information at Kamanmusic.com stating they have
rosewood fingerboards is incorrect. Also, some of
their model numbers are wrong (EH and TH models
are the same).
Hirade
H5 • Refinement, Tone & Ease of Playing • In Stock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The
Hirade H5 classic represents Takamine's premium
line of guitars but is a bargain in terms of tone and playability:
deep robust tone and a slender easy to play neck are hallmarks
of this
model.
The
H5 features a solid cedar top,
solid rosewood back & sides, solid mahogany neck, fancy
rosette, bone nut & saddle, ebony
fingerboard and gold plated deluxe Gotoh tuning
heads. Lifetime warranty. 50mm nut
and 65cm string length. Handmade made in Japan. Hard
Shell Case Include
The TH5C
is a cutaway acoustic-electric version of the H5 featuring
the CTP-2 pickup system (Cool
Tubes II Pickup System). Basically
the wonderful H5 acoustic sound and wood but you can plug
in when the spirit moves you. The CTP-2 preamp sports
a chromatic tuner, 3-band EQ and under-saddle pickup. And,
yes, the tuner feature works even while not plugged into
an amp.
This extremely flexible instrument goes from teaching studio
workhorse to gig monster in a flick of a switch. Lifetime
warranty. 50mm nut and 65cm string length. Handmade made
in Japan.Hard
Shell Case Included
The
Hirade H8SS (SS=solid-solid) classic is an
exquisite example of design and workmanship. The
handmade H8SS series is constructed of the finest
solid woods: solid spruce top, solid rosewood back & slides,
solid mahogany neck, fancy rosette, solid ebony fingerboard,
bone nut & saddle and gold plated deluxe
Gotoh tuning heads. The sound and feel of the H8SS
is designed to appeal to advanced players and
professionals: the soundboard is braced stiffer
than lower models and thus provides enhanced
dynamic range and increased string tension for a
concert guitar feel. Full, clear, consistent and
transparent tone are hallmarks of this model. Lifetime warranty.
50mm nut and 65cm string length. Handmade made in
Japan. Hard
Shell Case Included
Hirade
H8SS Classic
list:
$2799.99 • our
price $1960.00
Hirade TH8SS • Hidden Electric Power • Out of Stock
The TH8SS
has the same specs, woods and appearance as the H8SS. So what's the difference? The TH8SS is an acoustic-electric
version of the H8SS featuring the CTP-2
pickup system (alias Cool
Tubes II Pickup System) with chromatic tuner,
3-band EQ and under saddle pickup. This is one of my favorite
guitars
and the one I do much of my teaching and practicing
on.
Lifetime
warranty. 50mm nut and 65cm string length. Handmade made
in Japan. Hard
Shell Case Included
Hirade
TH8SS (pickup system)
list:
$3199.99 • our
price $2240.00
Hirade
TH90 • Ultimate Acoustic-Electric • Finally In Stock!!!!
This
rare and stunning beauty combines unique design, impeccable workmanship,
easy upper fret access and sweet sound into one great stage
guitar. This axe is constructed of the
finest solid woods: solid spruce top, solid rosewood back & slides,
solid mahogany neck, fancy rosette, solid ebony fingerboard,
bone nut & saddle and gold plated deluxe Gotoh tuning
heads. Plus, it sports a cutaway, fancy binding inlays,
a unique oval soundhole
and an additional fret useable with the first two strings
(20 frets). The TH90 features the Cool
Tubes II Pickup System with build-in tuner, EQ and saddle
pickup.
The sound and
feel of the TH90 is designed to appeal to advanced classical players and
professionals: the
soundboard is braced stiffer than lower models and
thus provides enhanced dynamics and increased
string tension for a concert guitar feel while plugged in. Sweet
tone, clarity, low string noise and long sustain
are hallmarks of this model. Acoustically, the TH90
is not as loud as the H8SS or H5. It is at its best
amplified with a high quality PA or acoustic guitar
amp, e.g., Trace Acoustic TA100R. Lifetime
warranty. 50mm nut and 65cm string length. Handmade
made in Japan. Only a dozen grace US shores annually. Get yours today! Hard
Shell Case Included
Hirade
TH90
list:
$2899.99 • our
price $2030.00
Hear
Peter Kun Frary Play Sounds of Bells on a Hirade TH90
The
limited edition Hirade H25 classic features the rarest and most sought after wood in the guitar world: Brazilian Rosewood (JACARANDA) back and sides. Brazilian rosewood is known for its high density, resulting in deeper bass and a more rigid back and sides. A stash of Brazilian rosewood was uncovered in a backroom at the Takamine factory and the result is this limited edition series of Hirade H25 classical guitars.
The
handmade H25 is constructed of the finest
solid woods: solid spruce top, solid Brazilian rosewood back & slides,
solid mahogany neck, fancy rosette, fancy body bindings (inlay mosaic on top binding and bridge), solid ebony fingerboard,
bone nut & saddle, rosewood heal cap, and gold plated deluxe
Gotoh tuning heads. The head stock has a 3 layer decorative veneer rather than the 2 layer found on lower Hirade models. The sound and feel of the H25
is designed to appeal to advanced players and
professionals: the soundboard is braced stiffer
than H5 and 132 series thus provides enhanced
dynamic range and increased string tension for a
concert guitar feel. Deep bass, clarity, even balance and transparent tone are hallmarks of this model. Lifetime warranty.
50mm nut and 65cm string length. Made in Japan.
Hard
Shell Case Included
Note: the older CTP-1 Cool Tubes preamp is long discontinued, replaced by the CTP-2 Cool Tubes preamp, and is not available. The two preamp models are nearly identical but the CTP-2 has a textured face (rather than polished), a modified battery case (contacts on bottom rather than side) and sports a warmup indicator light. All new Cool Tube equiped Takamine and Hirade guitars ship with the CTP-2.
Check out Takamine.com.
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Peter Kun Frary Plays a Bach Prelude on a Hirade TH90
Peter Kun Frary performs J.S. Bach's Prelude from Cello Suite 1 on a Hirade TH90 Classical Guitar. Recorded at KHON2 TV studios in Honolulu for Hawaii's Kitchen (cooking show). The guitar pickup was plugged straight into the mixing board.
