With the Takamine P3DC, the Japanese manufacturer presents a traditional acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk in dreadnought format from its Pro Series. This all-solid guitar is made from selected tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple which produce a balanced and assertive sound, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres. Furthermore, the instrument is ideal for use on stage or in the recording studio, as the built-in pickupPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible. ensures authentic amplified playing. The guitar is completed by its classic naturalFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. finish in satin varnish, which accentuates its visually natural character. Thanks to the included gig bagGig bag:
guitar bag, storage and transportation are also absolutely convenient.
The acoustic heart of the Takamine P3DC is undoubtedly its exquisite tonewood combination in the form of a solid cedar topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body and solid sapele backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar.. While sapele produces a clear and bright tone, cedar provides a wonderful warmth of sound and overtone spectrum, making every note played exceptional and precise in sound. The sound characteristics of cedar wood are fully developed after a very short time, so that the model is ready for use in front of an audience right from the start. The large resonance body of the
Numerous design features also make the Takamine P3DC an outstandingly playable instrument. These include the generous cutawayCutaway:
A cutaway is a recess in the body of a guitar that allows the guitarist to reach the higher frets more easily. This makes it easier to pick and play the strings in the upper registers. which provides easy access to the high positions, such that all 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets can be easily reached, making versatile playing techniques significantly easier. The mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck and rosewood fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. make for pleasant handling, and its agreeable weight and pleasant feel ensure pure playing pleasure. This model also leaves nothing to be desired in terms of hardwareHardware:
chrome hardware as the two-piece bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. ensures flawless intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch., and robust tunersTuners:
die-cast tuners maintain precise tuning, eliminating the need for tedious retuning while playing.
For use in front of a large audience, the guitar is equipped with an in-house pickup system with the CT-4B II
tone control equalizer. The volume controlVolume control:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right also offers adjustment to the ambient conditions and an integrated