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Jul 24, 2010 Guitars

Takamine G501S Acoustic Guitar $399 The Takamine G501S Acoustic Guitar features an OM body which produces strong lower mid-ranges and versatile dynamics. The OM (Orchestra Model) body has a smaller length, depth and waist as compared to a dreadnought, making it popular for acoustic and finger-style players.The G501S 6-string acoustic guitar from Takamine includes impressive features such as a solid Spruce top and Bolivian Rosewood back and sides for excellent projection and tone, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and Abalone rosette. This beautiful guitar comes with a Gloss Natural finish. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1120G).

Takamine G340SC Acoustic Guitar $299 The Takamine G340SC is a 6-string acoustic from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series with the traditional look and big sound of a dreadnought guitar and terrific tone and projection from a solid Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides.Excellent playability from its Rosewood fingerboard and cutaway body style for greater access to the higher registers of the fretboard. Added aesthetic touches include gold tuners, abalone fingerboard inlays, and a beautiful gloss natural finish.The Takamine G340SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar. This is an excellent acoustic guitar for beginner or student players.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine G260C Acoustic Guitar $249 The Takamine G260C Acoustic Guitar features a unique FXC/Artist body style – a smaller body offering great playing comfort for smaller performers – plus a high-fret cutaway for easy access to those hard to reach notes. Other features of this unique 6-string guitar include a Spruce top and Nato sides and back. Available in 4 finishes – Gloss Black G260C-BL, Brown Sunburst G260C-BSB, Wine Red G260C-WR, and Natural G260C.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Takamine GS330S Acoustic Guitar $299 The Takamine GS330S Acoustic Guitar offers genuine Takamine tone from an expansive dreadnought body. Enjoy the silky-sweet sound of a genuine solid Cedar top without breaking the bank. With the GS330S Takamine has built a beautiful instrument with truly high-end tone at an incredibly affordable price.Dreadnought; 6-string; Solid Cedar Top; Mahogany Back & Sides; Satin Natural Finish; Rosewood Fingerboard.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine G440C Acoustic Guitar $279.95 The Takamine G440C Acoustic Guitar, from the Auditorium NEXC line, offers affordability, playability, and a big sound. NEX Cutaway; 6-string; Spruce Top; Mahogany Back & Sides; Gloss Natural Finish; Rosewood Fingerboard.The G Series offers more sizes, colors, woods than in any other Takamine family of models. Made to strict specifications, G Series instruments represent an exceptionally good value.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Dean Playmate Student Acoustic Guitar $69 The Dean Playmate J Acoustic Guitar is the perfect 7/8 size acoustic starter guitar for students and beginners. It has a smooth set mahogany neck small enough for little hands and the neck has a rosewood fretboard with 18 frets with a large cutaway for playing leads. This Dean Playmate also features quality chrome tuners, distinctive bridge design, Blueburst finish, and a Dean gig bag.

Takamine EG340C Acoustic-Electric Guitar $379 The Takamine EG340C Acoustic-Electric Guitar has a beautiful dreadnought design with a cutaway. This 6-string a/e features a Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Rosewood fingerboard, and gloss natural finish. The preamp is a TP4T model so you can easily plug-in. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG340SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $449 The Takamine EG340SC features traditional styling with modern features like an easy-to-use on-board preamp with 3-band graphic EQ and a built-in tuner. This 6-string acoustic-electric from Takamine has the traditional look and big sound of a dreadnought guitar with terrific tone and projection from its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides.Excellent playability from its rosewood fretboard and cutaway body style for greater fretboard access. Added aesthetic touches include gold tuners, abalone fingerboard inlays, and a gloss natural finish.The Takamine EG340SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar with amplification.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG523SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $659 The Takamine EG523SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar is visually stunning and acoustically amazing with a huge, solid spruce soundboard for major volume and superb tone, and an on-board 3-band graphic EQ features an easy to use, built-in tuner. The unique Jumbo body style provides a stunning profile along with playing comfort and outstanding sound either plugged-in or unplugged.You’ll love how it shimmers under stage lights with its glowing, gorgeous, flamed maple back and sides, abalone rosette, and gloss natural finish. The active electronics of the TK40 preamp reproduce the natural tone with excellent fidelity, and the cutaway body style allows for greater fretboard access. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard and block MOP and abalone inlays.The Takamine EG523SC 6-string is a beautiful, unique, versatile acoustic-electric guitar you’ll enjoy for many years. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1124G).

Takamine EG523SC-B Acoustic-Electric Guitar $659 The Takamine EG523SC-B Acoustic-Electric Guitar is visually stunning and acoustically amazing with a huge, solid spruce soundboard for major volume and superb tone, and an on-board 3-band graphic EQ features an easy to use, built-in tuner. The unique Jumbo body style provides a stunning profile along with playing comfort and outstanding sound either plugged-in or unplugged.You’ll love how it shimmers under stage lights with its glowing, gorgeous, flamed maple back and sides, abalone rosette, and gloss black finish. The active electronics of the TK40 preamp reproduce the natural tone with excellent fidelity, and the cutaway body style allows for greater fretboard access. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard and block MOP and abalone inlays.The Takamine EG523SCB 6-string is a beautiful, unique, versatile acoustic-electric guitar you’ll enjoy for many years. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1124G).

Takamine EG360SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $599 The Takamine EG360SC 6-string dreadnought guitar offers impressive sound and quality with a traditional look, plus modern features like an on-board TP4T 3-band graphic EQ with a built-in tuner. Other features include a rosewood fretboard, solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and a cutaway body style for greater fretboard access.Additional aesthetics include gold and pearl tuners, abalone snowflake fingerboard inlays, and a beautiful gloss natural finish. The Takamine EG360SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar with amplification.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG361SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $599 The Takamine EG361SC 6-string dreadnought guitar offers impressive sound and quality with a traditional look, plus modern features like an on-board TP4T 3-band graphic EQ with a built-in tuner. Other features include a rosewood fretboard, solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and a cutaway body style for greater fretboard access.Additional aesthetics include gold and pearl tuners, abalone snowflake fingerboard inlays, and a beautiful gloss black finish. The Takamine EG361SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar with amplification.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG541SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $599 From the Takamine Auditorium NEXC line, the EG541SC is a beautiful and well appointed acoustic-electric 6-string guitar featuring a solid Spruce top, Sepele sides and solid back for superb tone and projection. The smaller, more comfortable NEX body makes the EG541SSC ideal for vocal accompaniment, and the single cutaway design provides easy access to the higher frets for soloing.The gloss black finish and rosewood fingerboard add a touch of class, while the on-board preamp features a 3-band graphic EQ and easy to use, built-in tuner. Takamine hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG440C Acoustic-Electric Guitar $399 The EG440C 6-string acoustic-electric from the Takamine G-Series features an easy-playing cutaway design, spruce top and mahogany back and sides for excellent tone and projection, and an on-board TP4T 3-band graphic EQ with a built-in tuner so you can plug-in. From Takamine’s Auditorium NEXC line, its smaller, more comfortable NEX style body makes it ideal for vocal accompaniment, and the single cutaway design provides easy access to the high frets for soloing.Other aesthetic touches include a rosewood fingerboard with abalone dot inlays and an abalone rosette, gold tuners, and a gloss natural finish. A beautiful guitar and an exceptional value. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG540SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $599 From the Takamine Auditorium NEXC line, the EG540SC is a beautiful and well appointed acoustic-electric 6-string guitar featuring a solid Spruce top and Flame Maple sides for superb tone and projection. The smaller, more comfortable NEX body makes the EG540SC ideal for vocal accompaniment, and the single cutaway design provides easy access to the higher frets for soloing.The gloss natural finish and rosewood fingerboard add a touch of class, while the on-board TK40 preamp features a 3-band graphic EQ and easy to use, built-in tuner. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Ovation iDea Acoustic-Electric Guitar $579 Inspiration can come at any time. Capture it every time with the Ovation iDea Acoustic-Electric Guitar, the world’s first acoustic-electric guitar with a built-in MP3 recorder.Record.Playback.Create.Learn.With a digital recorder built right into the unique Ovation iDea OPi-1 preamp, it doesn’t get any easier to record entire songs or fragments, licks, ideas, even vocals and spoken comments.The Ovation iDea model CC54i-PL in Satin Platinum finish is also a great learning tool with audio lessons on chords, arpeggios, harmonics, and more pre-installed in its onboard memory. Several jam tracks are also pre-installed and additional tracks are available online at ovationidea.com.The iDea can store over 100 minutes of MP3 sound and you can download and manage your iDea music files on your computer. Playback through the built-in headphone jack or plug-in to your favorite amp. The possibilities are as endless as your creativity with the Ovation iDea Guitar.If you already have an Ovation Celebrity guitar you can add these features by purchasing the Ovation Celebrity OPi-1 iDea Retrofit Package Preamp with MP3 Recorder – sold separately.SpecificationsBODY: Mid-Depth Cutaway  TOP: Spruce TOP FINISH: Satin Platinum BRACING: Modified X SOUND HOLES: iDea Elliptical NECK: Eastern Mahogany NECK FINISH: Satin Platinum PEGHEAD FINISH: Gloss Black FINGERBOARD: Dark Rosewood WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16″ (17.5mm) STRING PITCH AT NUT: 1-3/8″ (9.5mm) PITCH AT BRIDGE: 2-1/8″ (54mm) F/B INLAYS: 12th fret ‘i’ F/B BINDING:  Black SCALE LENGTH: 25″ (635mm) BRIDGE: Dark Rosewood  TUNERS: Black Ovation  PREAMP: Ovation iDea OPi-1 PICKUP: Ovation Original; Black Saddles MODEL #:  CC54i-PLOn-board controlsUSB connectionHeadphone jackMic input jackRecord buttonRepeat buttonPlay/stop buttonBacklit menu screen with jog controlVolume, bass, mid, and treble slider controls

SKB Economy Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Case SKB-8 $99.95 The SKB SKB-8 Economy Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Case features an EPS plush lined interior, advanced ABS molded plastic outer shell, reinforced chrome button feet, chrome plated lockable latches, and an oversized accessory compartment. The SKB-8 shaped guitar case is designed to hold acoustic guitars with a dreadnought style body and provides an exceptional value. Other features include: ‘Tongue and groove’ aluminum valance to keep out dust and moisture; Molded-in bumper to protect valance.SKB guitar cases have set the standard for molded plastic transport protection for over 30 years. Guitar players worldwide recognize the superior design features and quality manufacturing standards inherent in every SKB guitar case.Inner dimensions: Length: 42.50″; Body length: 21.25″; Body depth: 5.5″; Lower bout: 16″; Upper bout: 12″.

Takamine EF341SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case $1149 The Takamine EF341SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a solid cedar top, maple sides and back, bound fretboard and body, and a gorgeous, gloss black finish that reflects stage lights like polished glass. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard and a warm-sounding 3-band graphic with an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner – great for non-standard and open tunings. FREE hard-shell case included.From their Keystone line, this Takamine EF341SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar offers dramatic looks with superb dreadnought sound. One of Bruce Springsteen’s favorite guitars, the full, rich acoustic sound makes this a great guitar for both plugged and unplugged situations. And the cutaway body style provides instant access to those hard to reach notes.The CT4B preamp has 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider, and an extremely stable, accurate, and easy to use chromatic tuner.

Takamine EG334SC Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar $629 The Takamine EG334SC 6-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a dreadnought body with a cutaway design for easy access to the higher frets, a solid Spruce top, and a beautiful gloss natural finish. The rich tones of the Ovangkol back and sides and the warm sounding preamp with EQ makes this G-Series model a great guitar for both plugged and unplugged situations.Add a rosewood fingerboard, gold tuners, and bound fretboard and this guitar offers superb quality and playability – an exceptional value.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Dean Playmate JT 3/4 Size Student Acoustic Guitar $69.95 The Dean Playmate JT 3/4 Size Student Acoustic Guitar is an ideal acoustic guitar for a beginner, child, or traveler. This 3/4 size kids guitar features traditional construction with a set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, chrome hardware, and 18 frets. It even includes a gig bag.

Takamine TC132SC Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar with Case $1299 The Takamine TC132SC Classical Guitar (nylon strings) features a superb solid cedar top for an authentic classical tone and solid back. The beautiful, rosewood back and sides, along with the rosewood fingerboard and precision marquetry rosette, make this guitar a visual beauty. And the high-fret cutaway design allows easy access to the higher registers for soloing.The TC132SC from Takamine is a 6-string acoustic-electric featuring the new CTP-1 Cool Tube Preamp which provides a warm, acoustic tone that’s very adjustable with tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and chromatic tuner. Hard-shell case included.

Takamine TAN16C Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case $1599 The Takamine TAN16C Acoustic Electric Cutaway Guitar features scalloped bracing which adds resonance to its solid Spruce top, plus a solid Rosewood back for tonal warmth, Rosewood fingerboard and Abalone rosette. The new on-board CTP-1 Cool Tube Preamp offers a warm, acoustic tone that’s very adjustable, with bass and treble tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and easy to use chromatic tuner.This beautiful 6-string dreadnought guitar from the Takamine Super Natural Series is clean, elegant, and sounds superb either played acoustically or amplified. Other features include gold tuners with amber pearl, tortoise pick-guard, body binding, and a clean fretboard for a visual elegance to match its superior acoustic tone.The TAN16C from Takamine Guitars also offers a high-fret cutaway design allowing easy access to the higher registers for soloing. Hard-shell case included.

Takamine EF360SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case $1399 The Takamine EF360SC Acoustic Electric Cutaway Guitar features a solid spruce top, rosewood sides and back, and a warm-sounding 3-band graphic with an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner – great for non-standard and open tunings. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard, solid back, and a FREE hard-shell case.From their Keystone line, this Takamine EF360SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar offers rich, vibrant tone from its dreadnought body with solid spruce top, and crisp projection from its gorgeous rosewood sides. The cutaway body lets your fingers roam the higher registers, while the gold tuners, amber buttons, and ebony and padauk rosette add a touch of elegance to this beautiful, great sounding, 6-string acoustic guitar.The CT4B preamp has 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider, and an extremely stable, accurate, and easy to use chromatic tuner.

Takamine EF261SAN Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case $1099 The Takamine EF261SAN Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a unique FXC/Artist body style – a smaller body offering great playing comfort for smaller performers – plus a high-fret cutaway for easy access to those hard to reach notes. Other features include a Gloss Antique Stain finish, solid cedar top, mahogany sides and back, rosewood fingerboard, and a warm-sounding EQ with a built-in tuner – great for non-standard and open tunings. FREE hard-shell case included.From their Santa Fe line, this Takamine EF261SAN Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar is a favorite of coffeehouse and arena guitarists for their strong, clear midrange. The solid cedar tops and mahogany bodies produce a beautifully warm tone and the smaller FXC body shape provides stylish looks and playing comfort.The CT4B preamp has 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider, and an extremely stable, accurate, and easy to use chromatic tuner.

Takamine EG530SC Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar $629 The Takamine EG530SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a 6-string beauty with loads of features at an affordable price. The dreadnought body style and solid spruce top give this guitar major volume for punchy rhythms, while the cutaway design allows easy access to the higher registers for soloing. It delivers excellent tone and projection from the solid spruce top, Sepele sides and back, while the on-board TK40 preamp features a 3-band graphic EQ and easy to use, built-in tuner.Other aesthetic features like the gloss natural finish, rosewood fingerboard, and abalone rosette add a touch of elegance.Takamine hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG522C Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar $559 The Takamine EG522C Classical Guitar (nylon strings) is a 6-string acoustic-electric featuring a TK40 preamp, spruce top and mahogany back and sides for excellent tone and projection, and a cutaway body that allows for full fingerboard access. The on-board 3-band graphic EQ features an easy to use, built-in tuner. Other nice appointments include a rosewood fingerboard, traditional classic rosette, gold tuners, and a beautiful gloss natural finish.The EG522C from the Takamine Classics line – the top choice of artists who want to project the true classical character of the guitar with accurate, easy to use amplification. A terrific value as well. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Fender® DG-8S Acoustic Guitar Value Pack $199.99 Fender’s most popular acoustic guitar package, the DG-8 S features a dreadnought acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top, a gig bag, chromatic electronic tuner, pack of strings, an instructional DVD, picks and a strap. This is a quality starter pack with everything you need that’ll have you playing in no time!Free Gig Bag, Multi-Language Instructional DVD, Strings, Tuner, Picks includedModel Name: DG8S Solid Top Value PackModel Number: 095-0801-100Series: Dreadnought Guitar SeriesBody Style: DreadnoughtColors: (100) NaturalFinish: Gloss PolyurethaneTop: Solid SpruceBracing: X BracingBack and Sides: Laminated MahoganyNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodNo. of Frets: 20Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated SaddleMachine Heads: Chrome (Covered)Electronics: NoneScale Length: 25.3″ (643mm)Body Depth: 3.94″ (100mm) to 4.92″ (125mm)Width at Nut: 1.69″ (43mm)Width at Heel: 2.24″ (57mm)Unique Features: Dual Action Truss Rod,White Dot Position Inlays,Simple Black/White Body Binding,Silkscreened Logo,White Plastic Nut and Saddle,Black Pickguard Strings: D’Addario® EXP-26 Phosphor Bronze, Gauges .011 to .052Accessories: Includes: Gig Bag, Multi-Language Instructional DVD, Strings, Tuner, PicksIntroduced: 1/2003

SKB Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Soft Case SKB-SC18 $74.95 The SKB SKB-SC18 Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Soft Case combines the protection of rigid foam found in SKB hard-shell guitar cases with the style and portability of a canvas bag. With an affordable price, a lighter construction and enhanced portability with the padded back pack straps, these cases offer the ultimate in SKB protection for the guitarist on the go.SKB Soft Cases are manufactured of a rugged 600 Denier exterior with a hard-core foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag at an affordable price. The interior of these new soft cases feature the added protection of SKB’s plush lined EPS inserts to cradle the neck for added protection. The SC18 also has an exterior accessory compartment for added convenience.Fits most dreadnought acoustic style guitars.The exteriors feature two zippered pouches, one with numerous internal compartments for organized accessory storage, and an adjustable padded backpack strap for easy transport. The hard foam interiors are plush-lined and offer full neck support to cradle the guitar neck more securely than a conventional bag.SKB has developed this new line of shaped soft cases for acoustic / dreadnought guitars and thin-line / classical guitars, as well as rectangular shaped bass and electric guitars. SKB Soft Guitar Cases feature a rugged, weather resistant 600 Denier ballistic nylon exterior with a hard-core EPS foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag.Features and Benefits: Heavy duty double pull zipper; Molded EPS interior with plush lining; Durable 600 Denier exterior layered with rigid foam; Convenient exterior accessory pouch; Carrying handle and padded backpack straps.Dimensions: Instrument Body Length 22.5000 in 57.1500 cm; Instrument Body Depth 5.2500 in 13.3350 cm; Instrument Lower Bout 16.5000 in 41.9100 cm; Instrument Upper Bout 13.5000 in 34.2900 cm. Weight 7.2000 lb 3.2659 kg.

Takamine EC132C Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar with Case $999 The nylon-stringed Takamine EC132C Classical Guitar offers full neck access from a cutaway profile, an intricately detailed rosette, spruce top, and a warm-sounding EQ with a built-in tuner. This classical cutaway provides excellent projection and brilliant, rich classic tone from its rosewood sides and back. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard, gloss natural finish, and a FREE hard-shell case.One of Takamine’s best selling nylon string acoustic-electric guitars, the EC132C provides the sound and feel of a classical guitar with the advantages of an amplification system. The CT4B preamp has 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider, and an extremely stable, accurate, and easy to use chromatic tuner.

Dean Tradition Daytona E Acoustic-Electric Guitar $239.99 The Dean Tradition acoustic and acoustic-electric models features a great traditional look and feel. The neck shape is extremely comfortable to all and the rich even tones will make you want to sit and play for hours. Some of the options for this popular model include: solid spruce tops, abalone binding and even a tree of life inlay!Select Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, 25-1/4″ Scale and 1-5/8″ Nut, Die Cast Tuners, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dot Inlays, Abalone Sound Hole Inlay, Multi-ply Binding.

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