Description: Description Takamine is one of Japan's leading worldwide makers of acoustic guitars, manufactured in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Takamine is a purely domestic brand used by famous musicians in the U.S., Japan, and other countries around the world. This is an export model straight acoustic model "F470SS" made in 1997. All veneer body with spruce top, Hawaiian koa sides and back, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The beautifully decorated rosette is adorned with woodwork combining rosewood, maple, walnut, and mother-of-pearl.The backstrip is also stylishly finished with a similar combination of woods. The small jumbo body features a silky tone balance that supports vocals beautifully.Although it is a straight acoustic, the octave pitch is good with Takamine's signature saparated saddle. There is a slight scuff that can be seen when holding it up to the light, and the paint is slightly cloudy in parts of the head.The narrow neck with a nut width of 42.5mm allows for easy grip in the shake hand style, making it a good fit for those with small hands.The Hawaiian koa body is easy to play with a light and clear tone that is typical of Hawaiian koa bodies, and features a beautiful sound with excellent separation. This straight acoustic model will give you a different impression even if you already own a Takamine electric acoustic. Top: Solid Spruce Side: Solid Hawaiian Koa Back: Solid Hawaiian Koa Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Rosewood Machine Head: Original Gold Fingerboard Inlay:Original Rosette:Rosewood, walnut, maple MOP Pick Guard: none Pick Up:none Nut Width: 42.5mm Scale: 644mm Case: Hard Case About Us If you have any problem, please contact us. Your satisfaction is important to us. We have results that I sold of tens of thousands of by Internet sale. We have pride ourselves in the Quality of items we offer. All our items has been checked by technician. As every seller dealing with pre-owned branded items in Japan we have as well license from local government to offer services of this kind. We are officially registered as legal business and we have to comply with all rules and regulations including tax requirements from the Japanese government. International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Price: 1332 USD
Location: OSAKA
End Time: 2024-11-25T09:34:55.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Takamine
Handedness: Right-Handed
Type: Acoustic Guitar
Model Year: 1997
Body Material: Spruce
String Configuration: 6 String
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Model: F470SS 1997
Neck Material: Mahogany
Set Includes: Hard case
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan