Takamine Ef381Dx Dreadnought 12 CW Black

Essential Information About the Takamine EF381DX Guitar

• 12-string electro-acoustic in dreadnought format with cutaway: rich in acoustic sound and very comfortable on stage.


• Solid spruce top: precise attack, great projection, and dynamic range to transition from soft playing to powerful rhythms.


• Maple back and sides: clarity, definition, and brightness, ideal for highlighting the natural chorus of a 12-string.


• Takamine CT4BII electronics and Gotoh tuners: reliable amplification and more stable tuning.

A 12-string Takamine Designed for the Stage, in the Spirit of the EF Range

The Takamine EF381DX follows the tradition of performance-oriented electro-acoustic folk guitars: a dreadnought body for depth, a cutaway for ease in the upper frets, and an aesthetic evolution with redesigned rosette and binding. The addition of Gotoh tuners enhances daily playability, especially appreciated on a 12-string where tuning stability is crucial.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

This guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced players looking for a versatile 12-string, equally convincing in accompaniment and arpeggios. It excels in pop, acoustic rock, folk, ballads, and "open" style playing with large chords: the dreadnought format provides a solid foundation, while the cutaway facilitates higher voicings and melodic lines.

Sound

The solid spruce top delivers a quick response and a wide dynamic range: attacks stand out clearly, arpeggios gain precision, and the guitar maintains its integrity when strummed hard with a pick. The maple duo (back and sides) combined with the dreadnought body promotes a clear, bright, and very defined tone, particularly flattering on a 12-string where each pair of strings must remain distinct. Plugged in, the CT4BII electronics preserve this character with a stable signal, ideal for amplified concerts and rehearsals.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Nbrs of frets	20
Format	Dreadnought	Scale (mm)	644 mm
Left handed	No	Tuning pegs	Gotoh
Cutaway	Yes	Electronics	CT4BII
Strings	Steel	Cover/case	Gigbag
Nbr of strings	12	Neck Type	Glued
Top	Solid Spruce	Electroacoustic	Yes
Back&Sides	Maple	Color	Black
Neck	Mahogany	Finishing	Glossy
Nut Width	46.35 mm	Hardware	Chromed
Fingerboard	Rosewood

Back & sides	Maple	Tuners	Gotoh
Finish	Glossy varnish	Number of strings	12
Color scheme	Glossy Black	Case/Gigbag	Gigbag
Scale length	644 mm / 25.35"