Takamine Japan Lh Handed Ec P3Nc Nex Cutaway

Essential Information About the P3NC-LH Orchestra Guitar

• Left-handed version with cutaway: easier access to the upper frets and natural handling for left-handers.


• Solid cedar top: quick response, warmth, and great sensitivity to fingerstyle playing.


• Electro-acoustic with CT-4BII preamp: precise amplified sound for stage and rehearsals.


• Pinless bridge (without pins) and bone nuts: clear attack, optimized sustain, and simplified string changes.

An Electro-Acoustic Folk Guitar in Auditorium Format Designed for Versatility

With its Auditorium format (often appreciated for its balance) and natural satin finish, the P3NC-LH Orchestra aims to offer an excellent compromise between comfort, projection, and precision. The X bracing, a standard on folk guitars, contributes to a homogeneous response and dynamics suited both for chord playing and finer nuances.

Who is the P3NC-LH Orchestra For?

This electro-acoustic guitar is intended for advanced beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking an expressive and reliable instrument, as well as for stage musicians who want built-in amplification. It is particularly suitable for pop, folk, chanson, fingerstyle, and accompaniment styles, thanks to its balance and practical cutaway for upper fretboard access.

Sound Characteristics

The solid cedar top provides a soft and immediate attack, with rich midrange that highlights fingerstyle playing and arpeggios. The sapelli back and sides (noted as "solid sapelli" on the spec sheet) enhance clarity, definition, and projection while maintaining a pleasant warmth. The X bracing supports the top and promotes overall balance, while the bone nuts improve vibration transmission for a more singing sustain. Once plugged in, the electronics with CT-4BII preamp deliver a usable and coherent sound, suitable for quick soundchecks as well as regular performances.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For maintenance and performance, you can use steel acoustic string sets (6 strings) suitable for folk guitars, as well as a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable for connection to an acoustic amp, DI box, or audio interface.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Marker	Point
Format	Auditorium	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	Yes	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	Sapelli, 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	Sapelli, solid sapelli	Tuners	Oil-bath
Finish	Satin	Number of strings	6
Number of frets	20	Left-handed	Yes
Inlays	Dot	Case/Gig bag	Case
Nuts	Bone