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
Sound & Tone
All-solid Hawaiian koa gives this guitar a focused midrange with a bright, glassy top end that sweetens as it opens up, while the lightweight hand-shaped bracing and ultra-thin gloss finish let it respond quickly to light fingerstyle touch and subtle dynamic shifts. The mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard add clarity and note definition, and the cutaway body — an early Takamine classical shape adapted to X-braced steel-string — keeps single-note lines articulate rather than muddy. Plugged in, the CTF-2N preamp with 2-band EQ and notch filter carries that natural resonance to a stage system with warm, uncolored character, making it well suited to fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and anyone moving between acoustic and amplified performance.
Takamine The 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar
This limited edition commemorative instrument is built for players who demand both heritage and modern performance, featuring a distinctive cutaway body and lightweight construction that cuts through with clarity and sustain on stage. The hand-shaped bracing reduces overall weight by more than 20%, delivering responsive fingering feel and quick note articulation without sacrificing the resonance expected from solid Hawaiian koa throughout the body. Only 60 examples exist worldwide, making this a prized instrument for serious players and collectors alike—a tangible piece of Takamine's six decades of acoustic innovation.
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 that translates directly to your hands and through the amplified system. 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, refined for the gigging musician.
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 performance and reliable stage deployment. The ultra-thin high gloss finish allows the koa's natural resonance to project fully while protecting the instrument's investment-grade materials through years of regular play.
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 represents a rare convergence of Takamine's historical design language, premium materials, and commemorative craftsmanship—delivering genuine performance value as a stage-ready instrument and a significant addition to any collection.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
Reviews
Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Frets | 20 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Pickups | Soundhole |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Made In | Japan |
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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