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Takamine TC132SC Lefty Classical Acoustic Electric Guitar Open Box vs Takamine FT340 Burled Sapele Limited Dreadnought Guitar B-Stock
The TC132SC is a left-handed classical cutaway built for fingerstyle and traditional classical technique, while the FT340 is a right-handed dreadnought designed for folk, country, and worship genres. Choose the TC132SC if you play classical or fingerstyle music and need a lefty instrument; choose the FT340 if you play folk, country, or worship and want a standard dreadnought with visual character.
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Takamine TC132SC Lefty Classical Acoustic Electric Guitar Open Box
Takamine FT340 Burled Sapele Limited Dreadnought Guitar B-Stock
Specs side by side
| Takamine TC132SC Lefty Classical Acoustic Electric Guitar Open Box | Takamine FT340 Burled Sapele Limited Dreadnought Guitar B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,599.00 | $1,439.00 |
| Brand | Takamine | Takamine |
| Body | Concert | Dreadnought |
| Body Type | Hollow | Hollow |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 19 Frets | 20 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Pickup Configuration | — | Under Saddle |
| String Type | Nylon | Steel |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Condition | New | Refurbished |
Why choose Takamine TC132SC Lefty Classical Acoustic Electric Guitar Open Box
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with proper classical neck geometry (51mm nut, 25.6" scale)
- ✓ Solid cedar top and rosewood construction delivers warm, articulate tone classical players expect
- ✓ Integrated CTP-3 preamp with three-band EQ and semi-parametric midrange for flexible amplification
Why choose Takamine FT340 Burled Sapele Limited Dreadnought Guitar B-Stock
- ✓ Limited edition burled sapele back and sides add visual depth and tonal character
- ✓ Dreadnought body provides focused projection and balanced responsiveness for live and studio work
- ✓ Includes SH200A soft case for transport and protection
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I use the TC132SC for metal or hard rock?
Classical guitars have wider, softer string spacing and smaller body projection designed for fingerstyle dynamics, not the high-gain, tight-tuning demands of metal. The warm cedar tone and flat fingerboard radius are optimized for classical technique, not distortion-heavy genres.
What is the key difference in neck width and scale length?
The TC132SC has a 51mm nut width and 25.6" scale following classical specifications for proper finger spacing in fingerstyle playing. The FT340 has a narrower 42.5mm nut and 644mm scale typical of dreadnoughts, suited for pick-based or mixed playing styles.
Are the electronics comparable between these two guitars?
No. The TC132SC includes a CTP-3 preamp with three-band EQ and semi-parametric midrange control for detailed tone shaping. The FT340 features a simpler CTF-2N system with chromatic tuner and notch filter, focused on clean amplification rather than tonal sculpting.
Which guitar is better as an open box or B-stock purchase?
Both are excellent values at their respective price tiers when buying in open-box or B-stock condition. The TC132SC open-box status represents savings on a specialized left-handed classical instrument; the FT340 B-stock offers a limited-edition wood configuration and included case at mid-tier pricing.