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This Acoustic-electric Is a Pleasure to Play





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What do you get when you combine uncompromising Japanese craftsmanship with a comfortable body shape and premium tonewoods? You get an instrument like the Takamine EF341DX. And trust us, it's nearly impossible to put down. This acoustic-electric dreadnought has a cedar top with maple back and sides. Together these tonewoods lend a sweet, punchy tone that you just can't get enough of. And here at Sweetwater, we love how smoothly the mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard play. For plugged-in tone, the onboard CT4B II electronics pass a natural and accurate signal that your audience will appreciate, and an onboard EQ provides sound-shaping abilities, while the built-in tuner makes it easy to stay in tune. If you need a rock-solid guitar that's built for the stage, the Takamine EF341DX will not disappoint.





Top-notch tonewoods lend lively character





To achieve its standout acoustic tone, the Takamine EF341DX is made with the best tonewoods that Takamine can get their hands on. For brightness and projection, maple is used for the back and sides. Next, a solid cedar top is mated to the body. Prized for its warmth and subdued sparkle, cedar is rapidly becoming a popular choice for steel-stringed instruments. To round out the design, a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard are added for extra resonance and a sweet attack. When all is said and done, this guitar creates a pleasing tone with a slight midrange boost and heavyweight punch under hard strumming.





Takamine electronics create a memorable plugged-in tone





When it's time to take your new acoustic on the road, you'll be relying on the same pickup and preamp system that has helped world-class entertainers reach fans around the world. Its under-saddle pickup employs Takamine's proprietary Palathetic design, which adds more mass to the elements and senses each string individually for a more natural tone. And the onboard CT4B II preamp offers a 3-band equalizer and an onboard tuner with the ability to calibrate its frequency. These electronics make a potent pair that will sound great at any gig.





Experience the magic of Japanese craftsmanship





Takamine began as a small family-run instrument maker in 1959. Named after the nearby Mount Takamine, the company rose to prominence in the late 1970s for their impeccable craftsmanship, attention to detail, and quest for continual improvement. As their guitars improved, so did the level of talent who used them. Over the years, Takamine guitars have found their way into the hands of stars including Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, and Toby Keith. Proudly made in the shadow of Mount Takamine, these guitars hold true to Takamine's long-held value of continual improvement. You can be assured that your Takamine Deluxe series guitar will feel and play great straight out of the box.





Takamine EF341DX Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Uncompromising Japanese craftsmanship delivers an extremely playable instrument


Onboard CT4B II electronics deliver impressive plugged-in tone


Solid cedar top provides sweet character and warm resonance


Maple back and sides add power and brightness


Mahogany neck feels sleek and comfortable in your hand


Rosewood fingerboard is a delight under your fingers