Takamine Japan Ec P3Dc Dreadnought Cutaway

The essentials to know about the Takamine P3DC Dreadnought cutaway electro-acoustic guitar Satin

• High-end electro-acoustic folk guitar in dreadnought format for a full, powerful, and very present sound.


• Venetian cutaway for easier access to the high frets, ideal for solo playing and enriched accompaniment.


• Solid cedar top and solid sapelli back and sides: warmth, dynamics, and musicality, equally suited for fingerstyle and pick playing.


• Takamine CT-4BII electronics designed for the stage: a clean, usable signal that is easy to adjust live.

A flagship of the Pro 3 series: the Takamine "stage and precision" spirit

Positioned at the top of the range offered by the manufacturer, the P3DC embodies the Takamine approach: meticulous craftsmanship, an elegant satin finish, and integrated electronics designed to faithfully reproduce the instrument's acoustic personality when amplified. With its understated aesthetics and premium details (gold hardware, bone nuts, inlay work), it clearly targets guitarists who want a reliable, classy, and expressive folk guitar.

For which guitarists and styles?

The Takamine P3DC is aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians (and demanding beginners) looking for an electro-acoustic capable of performing well in rehearsals, at home, and especially on stage. Its dreadnought format favors styles where projection and a solid foundation are essential: pop, acoustic rock, folk, country, as well as vocal accompaniment. The cutaway provides real comfort for melodic parts in the higher registers.

Sound

The solid cedar top delivers a quick response, an immediate warmth, and a beautiful harmonic richness, particularly appreciated in fingerstyle and nuanced playing. The solid sapelli back and sides complete the sound with solid projection and present mids, helping the guitar stay clear in a mix. The X bracing contributes to the overall balance, while the pinless bridge (without bridge pins) facilitates easy string changes and direct vibration transmission. Once plugged in, the CT-4BII electronics preserve this acoustic character while offering the control needed to adapt to a PA system or acoustic amplifier.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Marker	Point
Format	Dreadnought	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Tuning pegs	Die Cast
Cutaway	Yes	Bridge	Pinless
Strings	Steel	Nut	Bone
Nbr of strings	6	Electronics	préampli CT-4BII
Top	Solid cedar	Cover/case	Gigbag
Back&Sides	Solid sapelli	Neck Type	Glued
Bracing	X	Electroacoustic	Yes
Neck	Mahogany	Color	Natural
Nut Width	42.5 mm	Finishing	Satin
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Wood

Back & sides	Solid sapelli	Tuners	Oil bath
Finish	Satin	Nuts	Bone
Number of frets	20	Bridge nut	Natural bone in 2 parts
Inlays	Dot	Number of strings	6
Headstock nut width	42.5 mm / 1.67"	Case	Hard case