This guitar just sounds amazing, and I really merits of the 12-fret design which makes that
fret big open sound. Also, those of you who are
pushing back the bridge and saddle to that of a little smaller stature will find the left hand
sweet spot on the dreadnaught size body. doesn’t have to reach so far to chord and play
Wow, you can fill a room with the power of your walk down solo lines.
credit it to the body joining at the 12
th
this acoustic guitar. Plug it into your own P.A.
system at church and watch out. The on-board If you don’t venture that high on the fretboard,
CT4B-II electronics (quality pick-up system and like to play big open chords, then this 12-
with pre-amp and built-in tuner) means you are fret guitar may be just what you need to bring
ready for any platform -small or large. The big some fresh excitement and warmth to your
sound just got bigger! guitar stylings.
Add to that Takamine’s penchant for making a In my opinion, this Takamine CRN-TS1 is very
great feeling fretboard and the fine craftsmanship reasonably priced too, for this high quality of an
of the quality tonewoods involved and you have instrument.
a robust acoustic/electric guitar that is versatile,
inspiring and good looking to boot!
Street Price: $1,799.00
What are some of the other ingredients that
make this guitar shine so well? The Thermal
(includes hardshell case)
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Spruce top for one. The solid Spruce top is
baked in a vacuum environment, giving the
guitar a more aged or played-in sound. The
sloped shoulder body shape reminds you of
a vintage acoustic. The slotted headstock not
only looks cool, but it also imparts more down-
tension on the nut, so your open strings have
extra clarity. The neck is Mahogany and the
fretboard is Ovankol. The solid back is Sapele
and the sides are made from Sapele too. This
guitar has a nice wide nut and a compensated
bridge. The high gloss finish brings out the
beauty of the grain of the woods (especially the
Sapele back and sides).
This Takamine CRN-TS1 melds the best of
both worlds – you get a large body plus the
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