Takamine Japan Lh Handed Ef341Sc-Lh
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Essential Information About the Takamine EF341SC-LH Guitar
- Electro-acoustic dreadnought with cutaway: large acoustic volume and easy access to the high frets, in a left-handed version.
- Solid cedar top: quick response, natural warmth, and excellent sensitivity to fingerstyle and pick playing.
- Thermal Top technology: top treated for increased stability against climate and temperature variations.
- Takamine CT4B II system + Palathetic pickup: complete preamp with 3-band EQ, volume control, and built-in tuner.
Thermal Top: a Pro series designed for the stage
Handcrafted in the Pro series factory, the EF341SC-LH follows the lineage of Takamine instruments designed to meet musicians' demands. The Thermal Top treatment aims to stabilize the top by "accelerating" its aging: the wood is dried and then rehydrated in a controlled manner, contributing to better tuning stability and feel, especially during temperature or humidity changes.
For whom, and for which styles?
This Takamine is intended for intermediate to advanced guitarists (and motivated beginners) seeking a reliable electro-acoustic folk guitar for rehearsals, recording, and especially live performance. The dreadnought body delivers solid lows and good projection, ideal for pop, rock, variety, folk, vocal accompaniment, and pick playing. The cutaway provides real comfort for melodic lines and chords high up on the neck.
The sound
The solid cedar top offers a soft attack and immediate warmth, very pleasant for arpeggios and nuanced dynamics. The combination of maple back and sides adds definition and clear articulation, useful when playing loudly or in a band. The dreadnought shape reinforces the low-end foundation and projection, while the Thermal Top treatment aims to maintain a consistent response over time. Plugged in, the combination of the Palathetic pickup and the CT4B II preamp delivers a precise and readily usable sound, with volume control, 3-band EQ, and built-in tuner.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body | Marker | Pearly point |
| Format | Dreadnought | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Left handed | Yes | Nut | Bone |
| Cutaway | Yes | Electronics | préampli CT-4BII |
| Strings | Steel | Cover/case | Gigbag |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Neck Type | Glued |
| Top | Solid cedar | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Back&Sides | Maple | Color | Black |
| Neck | Mahogany | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nut Width | 42.5 mm | Hardware | Chromed |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | ||
| Shape | Dreadnought | Nuts | Bone |
| Back and sides | Maple | Number of strings | 6 |
| Finish | Glossy varnish | Left-handed | Yes |
| Number of frets | 20 | Case | Hard case |
| Inlays | Pearl dots | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Takamine Japan EF341SC-lh Black LH designed for left-handed players?
This version is configured for left-handed players and features 6 steel strings. The cutaway facilitates access to the 20 frets in the upper register.
What sound does the solid cedar top and maple provide?
The solid cedar top delivers a soft attack and warmth suited for nuanced fingerpicking. The maple back and sides enhance sound definition during group playing.
What preamp is installed on this Takamine?
The electronics combine a Palathetic pickup with the CT-4BII preamp. Controls include volume, a 3-band equalizer, and a built-in tuner.
Is the dreadnought shape suitable for pick playing?
The dreadnought shape provides strong low end and projection suitable for vocal accompaniment, pop, rock, and pick playing.
What does the Thermal Top treatment add to this guitar?
The Thermal Top treatment involves drying followed by controlled rehydration of the solid cedar top. This method aims to stabilize the wood, ensuring consistent setup and feel during temperature or humidity changes.
