Takamine EF341DX Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Lefty Guitar
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- SKU
- JTAKEF341DXLH
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid cedar top gives this dreadnought a warm, quick-responding voice with soft attack, while the maple back and sides tighten things up for added clarity and note separation, keeping strums focused rather than muddy. The large body delivers strong projection and sustain across the registers, so it holds up equally well under flatpicked rhythm and lighter fingerstyle work. With the CT4B II preamp, onboard tuner and EQ on hand, it plugs in cleanly for stage and studio use, making it a practical left-handed choice for folk, country, pop and singer-songwriter playing.
Takamine EF341DX Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Lefty Guitar
The EF341DX captures articulate, full-bodied acoustic tone with the left-handed configuration that allows natural playing technique without compromise. The dreadnought body delivers rich, resonant projection across all registers—ideal for tracking fingerpicked passages, strummed accompaniment, or layered arrangements in the studio. A responsive, comfortable instrument for folk, country, pop, and singer-songwriter sessions, this guitar translates warm, full-bodied acoustic character directly into your recordings with excellent sustain and clarity.
Tone & Electronics
The solid cedar top paired with maple back and sides creates articulate, resonant tone with natural warmth and clarity. The onboard CT4B II preamp system with integrated tuner and EQ controls provides accurate amplification for tracking and live performance, allowing you to shape your signal during recording and mixing while preserving the acoustic character that defines this instrument.
Construction & Playability
The mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth, responsive playing surface for consistent session work, while Gotoh tuners with pearloid buttons and a dovetail neck joint ensure tuning stability and structural integrity throughout extended recording sessions. Abalone purfling and rosette appointments reflect traditional lutherie craftsmanship, and the gloss black finish offers both visual appeal and protective durability in the studio environment.
Key Features
- Solid cedar top
- Maple back and sides
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- CT4B II preamp system
- Onboard tuner and EQ controls
- Gotoh tuners with pearloid buttons
- Dovetail neck joint
- Abalone purfling and rosette
- Gloss black finish
- Left-handed configuration
- Dreadnought body style
The EF341DX combines solid tonewoods, proven electronics, and left-handed accessibility in a guitar built to deliver consistent, professional recordings for years to come.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought |
|---|---|
| Frets | 20 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | Japan |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Pop
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for a beginner, or do I need intermediate skill to get the best from it?
The EF341DX is voiced and built for players at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The smooth neck feel and well-contoured body are forgiving for newer players, while the solid tonewoods and responsive playability reward growing technique and repertoire.
What's included with the guitar, and what electronics are onboard?
The guitar features a CT4B II preamp system with an integrated tuner and three-band EQ controls, allowing you to amplify and shape your signal for live performance and recording while preserving acoustic tone. Gotoh tuners with pearloid buttons ensure tuning stability.
How does the left-handed configuration differ from a standard right-handed model?
The entire guitar—body shape, neck profile, controls, and hardware—is mirrored for left-handed players, so you play naturally without reversing strings or adapting to a right-handed design. All other features, tonewoods, and electronics remain identical.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The EF341DX excels in folk, country, pop, and singer-songwriter applications where articulate, resonant tone and stage-ready amplification are priorities. It is not designed for metal or djent styles.
How does this compare to other dreadnoughts in its class?
The EF341DX sits alongside models like the Martin D-18, Yamaha FGX800C, and Taylor 414ce-R, offering solid tonewoods, proven electronics, and traditional lutherie craftsmanship—all in a left-handed format that comparable instruments may not provide.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $185 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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