Takamine TSF48C Santa Fe NEX Guitar Gloss Natural B-Stock 0844
Description
Takamine TSF48C Santa Fe NEX Guitar Gloss Natural B-Stock
The TSF48C Santa Fe NEX positions naturally in the lap and at the body, supporting extended tracking and overdub sessions without fatigue. This solid-wood acoustic captures a warm, balanced tone with articulate highs, resonant mids, and responsive lows—a session-ready platform for fingerstyle, strumming, folk, pop, and beyond. Smooth playability and responsive action yield consistent results across precision picking and open chord work, while the gloss natural finish showcases the beautiful wood grain throughout your recordings.
Construction & Materials
The TSF48C features a solid spruce top paired with solid rosewood back and sides, joined with a mahogany neck using a traditional dovetail joint for structural integrity. Ebony fingerboard and fully bound body and fretboard provide both durability and refined aesthetics, while gold hardware completes the premium build quality typical of Takamine's mid-to-upper tier instruments.
Electronics & Amplification
The onboard CTP-3 CoolTube electronics system with Palathetic™ under-saddle pickup delivers transparent amplification that preserves the guitar's natural acoustic character without coloration. This combination ensures reliable DI capture in the studio while maintaining the inherent sweetness and responsiveness of the instrument's solid-wood construction, translating accurately to tape and mix.
Key Features
- Solid spruce top with solid rosewood back and sides
- Mahogany neck with traditional dovetail joint construction
- Ebony fingerboard with fully bound body and fretboard
- NEX cutaway body shape for upper-fret access and comfortable ergonomics
- 644mm scale length with 42.5mm nut width
- CTP-3 CoolTube electronics system
- Palathetic™ under-saddle pickup
- Gold hardware
- Gloss natural finish
- 1046mm total length with 111mm body depth
- Weight: 5 lbs, 10 oz
- Includes GC500 hard case
The Santa Fe NEX delivers Takamine's signature craftsmanship and tonal character at B-stock pricing, offering an exceptional value proposition for producers and engineers seeking a reliable, musically inspiring acoustic for tracking and arrangement work.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of B-Stock inventory that are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. The Takamine TSF48C Santa Fe NEX performs identically to new retail models, delivering the same exceptional craftsmanship and build quality. This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a premium Takamine instrument at a significant B-Stock discount while maintaining complete confidence in full manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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At a Glance
The Takamine TSF48C Santa Fe NEX is a solid spruce, rosewood, and mahogany acoustic that captures warm, articulate tones with balanced resonance and transparent amplification, ideal for recording fingerstyle, folk, and singer-songwriter sessions with minimal coloration. The CTP-3 CoolTube pickup and Palathetic™ under-saddle design preserve the instrument's natural acoustic character, making it versatile for both mic'd and direct recording workflows. This B-Stock pricing offers premium Takamine build quality and tonal performance without compromise.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean, and will it affect the sound or playability?
B-Stock means the guitar is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections that are purely superficial. This unit performs identically to new retail models with zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity, and includes full manufacturer warranty coverage.
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle and folk playing?
Yes. The TSF48C is purpose-built for fingerstyle, folk, and singer-songwriter styles, featuring smooth playability that rewards both precision picking and open chord work, plus a warm, balanced tone with articulate highs and resonant mids.
What pickup system does it have, and how does it amplify the natural tone?
The guitar features a CTP-3 CoolTube electronics system paired with a Palathetic™ under-saddle pickup, which delivers transparent amplification that preserves the instrument's natural acoustic character without coloration in both studio and live settings.
What is included with the guitar?
The TSF48C comes with a GC500 hard case and includes gold hardware, ebony fingerboard, fully bound body and fretboard, and a traditional dovetail-joint mahogany neck.
How does the NEX cutaway design affect playability?
The NEX cutaway body shape provides comfortable upper-fret access while maintaining ergonomic balance in both seated and standing positions, encouraging extended playing sessions without fatigue.
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