Takamine Japan Ft340Bs Ltd Dreadnought
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Essential Information About the FT340BS Dreadnought Guitar
- Solid spruce top for a lively and nuanced response, paired with a sapelli burl back and sides that offer a warm character.
- Dreadnought body shape providing power, projection, and breadth in the low end, ideal for strumming and flatpicking.
- Built-in CTF-2N electronics: stage and recording ready, delivering a faithful acoustic sound when plugged in.
- Glossy "Gloss Natural" finish and included padded gig bag for safe transport of the instrument.
A Dreadnought in the Pure Folk Tradition
Designed in the spirit of great acoustic folk guitars, the FT340BS follows the lineage of versatile dreadnoughts that have shaped pop, rock, and country music for decades. Its craftsmanship combines a responsive solid top with spectacularly grained sapelli burl back and sides, all enhanced by a carefully polished glossy finish.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for beginners to intermediate players seeking a reliable and inspiring guitar, it suits both singer-songwriters and stage musicians. Its dynamics and projection excel in folk, pop, acoustic rock, and country, whether played with a pick or fingerstyle.
Sound Characteristics
The solid spruce top provides clarity, precise attack, and a wide dynamic range. The sapelli burl back and sides enhance the midrange while maintaining silky highs, resulting in a woody and present tone. The dreadnought body shape delivers a solid low-end foundation, strong projection, and natural sustain-perfect for accompanying vocals. When plugged in, the CTF-2N electronics preserve tonal balance for a consistent sound both live and in the studio.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this electro-acoustic folk guitar: a set of phosphor bronze strings 12-53 (original gauge), a 6-string folk capo, a clip-on tuner, and a soundhole humidifier to stabilize the instrument's humidity.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic | Nut Width | 42 mm |
| Format | Dreadnought | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Cutaway | No | Electronics | Pré-ampli CTF-2N |
| Strings | Steel | Original Strings | Acoustic Light 12-53 |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Cover/case | Gigbag |
| Top | Solid Spruce | Color | Natural |
| Back&Sides | Sapelli Burl | Colours | Bois naturel |
| Neck | Mahogany | Finishing | Glossy |
| Radius | 644 mm | Hardware | Chromed |
| Shape | Dreadnought | System | CTF-2N preamp |
| Back & sides | Sapelli burl | Color scheme | Natural wood |
| Finish | Glossy "Gloss Natural" | Number of strings | 6 |
| Bag/case | Padded gig bag | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Takamine Japan Limited FT340BS suitable for accompanying vocals?
The dreadnought body shape provides a solid low-end foundation and projection suited for vocal accompaniment. The solid spruce top promotes precise attack and good dynamics. The sapelli burl back and sides support midrange presence.
What is the sound of this solid spruce dreadnought?
The solid spruce delivers clarity and dynamic reserve, while the sapelli burl contributes a woody tone with smooth trebles.
Can it be plugged in for stage use?
The CTF-2N preamp equips this electro-acoustic guitar, maintaining tonal balance when amplified. It can be used live as well as in the studio.
What is the nut width of the neck?
The nut width is 42 mm. The neck is mahogany and the fingerboard is rosewood, with a 644 mm radius.
What accessories are recommended for this Takamine folk guitar?
A set of 12-53 phosphor bronze Acoustic Light strings matches the original gauge. A 6-string folk capo, clip-on tuner, and soundhole humidifier are advised. A gigbag is included for transport.
