Takamine The 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar
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Takamine The 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar
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- SKU
- TAKTHE60TH
- Color
- Natural
Description
Takamine The 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar
This limited edition commemorative instrument delivers studio-grade tone and responsiveness through Takamine's early design heritage refined with modern engineering. The distinctive cutaway body and hand-shaped bracing reduce overall weight by more than 20%, yielding a responsive instrument that captures clarity and sustain across recording sessions. Solid Hawaiian koa throughout yields rich harmonic content ideal for layering in mixes, while the limited production run of only 60 examples worldwide positions this as both a serious recording tool and a collectible investment piece.
Construction & Materials
The solid highly-figured Hawaiian koa top, back, and sides are complemented by a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard for durability and tonal clarity in the studio environment. The distinctive three-piece bracing with ebony sandwiched between spruce allows the koa to achieve an ideal balance of lightweight construction, rigidity, and resonance—a design philosophy rooted in Takamine's classical guitar adaptations for steel-string playing. This bracing structure translates to a controlled acoustic signature that records with definition and sits predictably in multitrack productions.
Tone & Electronics
The integrated CTF-2N preamplifier delivers the warm, dynamic character of Takamine's early FET preamp designs, featuring 2-band EQ, chromatic tuner, and notch filter for precise amplified capture and real-time mix adjustments during recording and playback. The ultra-thin high gloss finish allows the koa's natural resonance to project fully while protecting the instrument's investment-grade materials. The onboard electronics enable direct interface with audio interfaces and mixing consoles, streamlining session workflow and ensuring consistent tonal reproduction across takes.
Key Features
- Solid highly-figured Hawaiian koa top, back, and sides
- Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
- Three-piece bracing construction with ebony sandwiched between spruce
- Hand-shaped bracing reduces weight by more than 20%
- Early Takamine classical body design adapted for x-braced steel-string, with distinctive cutaway
- Natural maple binding with hand-inlaid abalone purfling
- Authentic genuine diamond inlay on headstock above the "i" in Takamine logo
- 31-piece diamond-image position markers inlaid at 12th fret
- CTF-2N preamplifier with 2-band EQ, chromatic tuner, and notch filter
- Ultra-thin high gloss finish
- Limited to 60 guitars worldwide
- Includes specially designed hard case and commemorative 60th-anniversary key fob
This 60th Anniversary edition merges Takamine's historical design language with premium materials and modern studio electronics—a rare convergence that serves equally well in recording applications and as a significant collector's asset.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
Reviews
At a Glance
This commemorative instrument pairs solid Hawaiian koa with lightweight three-piece bracing and hand-shaped construction that captures natural, articulate tone with minimal coloration—ideal for recording sessions where clarity and dynamic response matter. The integrated CTF-2N preamp with 2-band EQ and notch filter tracks accurately into interfaces and mixing workflows, while the ultra-thin finish lets the wood's resonance sit transparently in stereo recordings. Limited to 60 units worldwide, it's a professional-grade session guitar that doubles as a studio investment piece.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Worship
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Punk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the 60th Anniversary lighter than standard Takamine acoustics?
Hand-shaped three-piece bracing—with ebony sandwiched between spruce—reduces overall weight by more than 20% while maintaining the rigidity needed for steel-string play and sustain. The ultra-thin high gloss finish further allows the koa to resonate without added mass.
Does this guitar come with a preamp, and how does it perform live?
Yes, it includes a CTF-2N preamplifier featuring 2-band EQ, chromatic tuner, and notch filter rooted in Takamine's early FET designs. The preamp delivers warm, dynamic character that translates the guitar's natural resonance accurately through amplification without coloration.
What genres and playing contexts is this guitar best suited for?
It excels in studio sessions, live performance, folk, and worship settings. The warm, articulate tone and cutaway design work best for fingerstyle and strumming in these contexts; it is not designed for metal or punk applications.
How rare is this guitar, and what collector details does it include?
Production is restricted to only 60 examples worldwide, making it a significant collectible. Appointments include genuine diamond inlay on the headstock, 31-piece diamond-image position markers at the 12th fret, natural maple binding with hand-inlaid abalone purfling, and a commemorative 60th-anniversary key fob.
What materials are used in the construction?
The body features solid highly-figured Hawaiian koa top, back, and sides; the neck is mahogany with an ebony fingerboard. Three-piece bracing with ebony sandwiched between spruce ensures durability and tonal clarity, finished with an ultra-thin high gloss that protects the investment-grade materials.
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