Takamine EH5C Hirade Classical CW Natural
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Essential Information About the EH5C Hirade Classical Guitar
Essential Information About the EH5C Hirade Classical Guitar
- Solid cedar top for a warm and expressive response, ideal for fingerstyle playing.
- Solid East Indian rosewood back & sides offering projection, clarity, and harmonic richness.
- Cutaway for easy access to the upper frets on stage or in the studio.
- CT4-DX electronics for precise and easily sculptable amplified sound.
Manufacturer Information
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A Modern Classical in the "Hirade" Lineage
The EH5C follows the spirit of the "Hirade" concert classical guitars: meticulous craftsmanship, carefully selected solid woods, and a decidedly modern approach thanks to its cutaway design and preamp. It aims for a balance between tradition, playing comfort, and reliable stage performance.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Designed for the demanding beginner up to the experienced performer, this electro-acoustic classical guitar excels in classical, soft modern flamenco, bossa nova, nylon-string folk fingerstyle, and vocal accompaniment. Its 51 mm neck width promotes left-hand precision, while the cutaway facilitates melodic runs on the upper frets.
Sound Characteristics
The solid cedar top delivers a soft attack, singing midrange, and excellent responsiveness to light touch. The solid rosewood back and sides provide bass depth, controlled brightness, and long note sustain. The mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard stabilize energy for natural sustain and articulated phrasing. When plugged in, the CT4-DX electronics ensure faithful reproduction with precise equalization to adapt the guitar to the room, mix, or recording.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
A set of nylon classical guitar strings 4/4 (normal or high tension depending on your touch), a rigid case for 4/4 classical guitar for optimal protection, a classical guitar capo with a flat surface, and a soundboard humidifier to preserve the solid woods. A gigbag is already included for light transport.
Technical specifications
| Category | Classical Electric-Acoustic | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Format | Classical Cutaway | Scale (mm) | 650 mm |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | CT4-DX |
| Cutaway | Yes | Cover/case | Gigbag |
| Strings | nylon | Neck Type | Glued |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Top | Solid cedar | Color | Natural |
| Back&Sides | Solid eastern Indian rosewood | Colours | Bois naturel |
| Neck | Mahogany | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nut Width | 65 mm | Hardware | White |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | ||
| Shape | Classical Cutaway | Bridge nut | Not specified |
| Back & sides | Solid East Indian rosewood | Preamp | CT4-DX |
| Finish | Glossy varnish | Controls | Built-in equalizer (details not specified) |
| Scale length | 25.6" / 650 mm | Number of strings | 6 |
| Bridge | Not specified | Case/gigbag | Gigbag included |
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Takamine EH5C Hirade have a solid top?
The top is made of solid cedar, while the back and sides are made of solid East Indian rosewood. This combination is said to provide a soft attack, singing midrange, and good note sustain.
What is the neck comfort of this classical guitar?
The mahogany neck features a 650 mm scale length and an ebony fretboard. The nut width is listed as 51 mm in the detailed specifications, despite a conflicting mention of 65 mm in the initial table.
Can this Takamine classical be plugged into an amplifier?
The built-in CT4-DX electronics allow for amplified use. An equalizer is provided to adjust the sound for the room, mixing, or recording.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the high frets?
The Classical Cutaway format with a cutaway facilitates access to all 20 frets, especially for melodic runs in the upper positions.
Is a gig bag included with the guitar?
A gig bag is included for light transport. For enhanced protection of the solid woods, a hard case in a standard 4/4 size is recommended.
