Tuesday, March 26, 2013

New Pro Series Models


TAKAMINE INTRODUCES BRAND NEW PRO SERIES MODELS
Seven new series of guitars have been introduced which represent the very epitome of Takamine design aesthetics and functional excellence, with 50 years of experience in bringing discerning players worldwide the very finest in professional acoustic sound, style, performance and reliability.

Pro Series 1 models feature resonant X-braced solid cedar tops and sapele backs and sides, mahogany necks with rosewood fingerboards and pearl dot inlays, bridges with split bone saddles for faultless intonation, chrome die-cast machine heads for superb tuning stability, beautiful gloss natural-finish tops on satin backs and sides, and Takamine's acclaimed CT4B II preamp system for peerless amplified sound and performance.

Pro Series 2 models shares all the same features of the Pro 1 Series models with the exception that it has a solid spruce top.  This gives the guitar a more resonant quality with a loud, clear tone and great sustain.  Visually, the top is a little "lighter" in appearance.

Pro Series 3 guitars feature a solid cedar top, solid sapele back, scalloped hand-cut "X" bracing for optimum voicing, and artful wooden marquetry rosette.  All feature an African mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard and "dot-in-dot" inlays, rosewood pin-less split bone saddle, bone nut and gold machine heads with amber buttons.  On-board electronics include the renowned Takamine Palathetic pickup and the latest-generation CT4B II three-band preamplifier.

Pro Series 4 guitars.  With a refined style and strong, clear voice, the P4DC offers an immediately rewarding acoustic experience.  Features include a solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sapele sides, ivory-bound rosewood fingerboard with 12" radius, pinless bridge with split bone saddle for easy string changes and faultless intonation, gold tuners with amber buttons, and CT4B II preamp for the finest in amplified acoustic performance.

Pro Series 5.  A truly fine family of Pro Series guitars crafted with the performer in mind.  All have solid spruce tops, solid rosewood backs and rosewood sides, 12" radius rosewood fingerboards with stylish abalone "dot-in-dot" inlays, rosewood bridges with split bone saddles for faultless intonation, gold tuners and hardware, and the CT4-DX preamp system for peerless amplified performance.

Pro Series 6.  A stunning collection of guitars with bold looks and refined performance features that will help you stand out visually and sonically.  All models feature solid spruce tops, solid flamed maple backs and flame maple sides, bound 12" radius ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl snowflake inlays, split bone saddle for faultless intonation, gold tuners with pearl buttons, and the CT4-DX preamp for peerless amplified performance.

Pro Series 7 guitars are for serious performers.  They feature solid spruce tops and solid rosewood backs and sides for a rich and pure sound, beautiful flame maple body and neck binding, 12" radius ebony fingerboards with elegant abalone "snowflake" inlays, split bone saddles for faultless intonation, gold tuners and hardware, and the CTP-2 CoolTube preamp for unmatched amplified performance.