Takamine Dsf48C Nex Santa Fe CW Natural Gloss
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A Santa Fe "Legacy": Takamine Aesthetics Serving the Stage
The DSF48C is part of the Santa Fe models' DNA, recognizable by their visual identity inspired by the American Southwest and their meticulous finishes. Within the Legacy range, it carries the spirit of the instruments that helped build Takamine's international reputation: a resolutely "stage-ready" approach, combining expressive luthiery and reliable amplification, without compromising on elegance.
Who Is This Takamine Electro-Acoustic Guitar For?
Designed for singer-songwriters, the DSF48C excels in accompaniment and dynamic playing, from pick to fingerpicking. Its NEX format and cutaway make it very comfortable in folk, pop, country, and ballads, with playability suited to both demanding intermediates and seasoned musicians seeking an expressive guitar ready to be amplified.
Sound Characteristics
The solid spruce top provides attack, clarity, and responsiveness, ideal for highlighting right-hand nuances and supporting vocals without overpowering them. The solid rosewood (back and sides) adds depth in the bass, rich harmonics, and generous sustain, with highs that remain precise. The NEX format (auditorium/compact jumbo) aims for a very musical balance: warm lows, present mids to carry the vocals, and clear definition for fingerpicking. When plugged in, the CT4-DX electronics allow fine adjustment of the output via volume and 4-band EQ, preserving the acoustic character while gaining power and control on stage.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the best out of this 6-string steel-string electro-acoustic folk guitar, a steel-string folk guitar string set is the most straightforward and fully compatible option. A universal guitar stand is also recommended to protect it daily, complementing the included gigbag.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Format | Auditorium | Marker | Custom pearl |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Cutaway | Yes | Electronics | préampli CT4-DX |
| Strings | Steel | Cover/case | Gigbag |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Neck Type | Glued |
| Top | Solid Spruce | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Back&Sides | Solid eastern Indian rosewood | Color | Natural |
| Neck | Mahogany | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nut Width | 42.5 mm | Hardware | Wood |
| Type | Electro-acoustic folk guitar | Nut | Bone |
| Back and sides | Solid East Indian rosewood | Preamp | Takamine CT4-DX |
| Finish | Glossy varnish (Natural Gloss) | Controls | Volume, 4-band EQ |
| Wood | Mahogany | Number of strings | 6 (steel) |
| Inlays | Custom pearl | Series | Santa Fe - Takamine Legacy |
| Number of frets | 20 | Included case | Gigbag |
| Bridge | Ebony | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Takamine DSF48C suitable for stage use?
The Takamine CT4-DX electronics include volume control and a 4-band EQ to adjust the amplified signal. The Santa Fe Legacy design is oriented towards stage use. The cutaway facilitates access to high notes.
What woods are used in the DSF48C?
The top is solid spruce, while the back and sides are made of solid East Indian rosewood. The neck is mahogany and the fingerboard is ebony.
What sound does the NEX format offer on this electro-acoustic folk guitar?
This NEX auditorium format model combines warm lows with present mids, helpful for supporting vocals. The solid spruce top provides a clear attack, and the solid rosewood adds depth and sustain.
What is the nut width of the Takamine DSF48C?
The nut width is 42.5 mm, with a bone nut. The glued mahogany neck has 20 frets on an ebony fingerboard.
Is a gig bag included with the guitar?
A gig bag is included. This guitar uses six steel strings and can be paired with a folk guitar string set as well as a universal stand.
