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Description

This deep-bodied orchestra model is one of the superb new additions to the TT Series of "Thermal Top" guiitars from Takamine. By treating the spruce top with high heat in a controlled environment, the sugars and resins change, resulting in a great played-in sound, much like a vintage instrument. This guitar has a great throaty voice due to the solid sapele back and sides, and the 12-fret neck joint.

The mahogany neck features a distinctive slot headstock that appeals to musicians wanting a tradionalist look. The ebony fingerboard and simple abalone dots add an understated elegance--as does the the abalone single ring rosette. The neck is a wide 47.5 mm low profile contour, making it great for acoustic blues and fingerstyle. Like the other guitars in the TT Series, it features the stealthy TLD-2 Line Driver preamp and Takamine's legendary Palathetic pickup system. Includes hardshell case.
Takamine EF740FS Thermal Top Acoustic Guitar Natural
Takamine EF740FS Thermal Top Acoustic Guitar Natural
Takamine EF740FS Thermal Top Acoustic Guitar Natural

Features

  • Made in Japan
  • Top: Solid Thermal Spruce
  • Back: Solid Sapele
  • Sides: Solid Sapele
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Nut width: 47.5mm
  • Electronics: TLD-2
  • Finish: Natural Gloss
  • Case: Included

Reviews

3

3 Reviews

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  4. Stays In Tune2
  5. Good Audio1

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Excellent Fingerstyle Guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byNathan

    fromChicago

    I purchased this guitar used a few months ago. It is an overall excellent guitar - especially for fingerstyle. But it sounds great with a pick as well. It has a wider neck than most guitars. The nut is 1 7/8" and the spacing at the saddle is about 2 1/4" so it has plenty of room for playing fingerstyle - especially for those of us with bigger hands. The deeper OM style body gives a great bass response. It has 12 frets to the body with a cutaway so, for those of us who are used to a 14 fret model, it might take a while to get used to it when you're working your way up the neck.

  • Lack of quality control.

    1

    submitted6 years ago

    byBrian

    fromLoveland, CO

    Never cut my self on a new guitar before. Made me wonder what else quality control missed. I returned the guitar the next day.

  • Lovely, but not for me

    3

    submitted6 years ago

    byLiamD

    fromNYC, NY

    I bought this guitar without playing it. I happen to love deeper, smaller, cutaway, 12 fret, slotted head stock guitars. This just wasn't special enough to keep at the price, for me.

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromUT

    does the Takamine EF740FS have a truss rod in the neck?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This Takamine does have a truss rod in the neck.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byNathan

    fromIL

    I noticed that you have the Takamine EF740FS in stock as a blemished guitar. Is it functional and playable? I don't mind cosmetic blemishes as long as it plays okay. Also, do you take trade-ins for online orders?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It will play fine. We do not take trade-ins on line. You would need to take your instrument to a local store.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byDum Dum

    fromHighland IL

    Does this have a thick or thin neck profile? Would it be suitable for someone who finds the Taylor neck profile too thin? Thank you

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has a standard neck profile which should be slightly thicker than a Taylor neck.