Takamine Japan Lh Handed P3Dc-Lh

Essential Information About the P3DC-LH Left-Handed Dreadnought Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Guitar Satin

• Left-handed version: ergonomics designed for left-handed guitarists, with no compromise on playing feel.


• Dreadnought format with cutaway: strong projection and easy access to high notes for solos and upper fretboard positions.


• Solid cedar top: quick attack, beautiful nuances, and ideal warmth for fingerstyle and pick playing.


• Built-in CT-4BII electronics: practical and reliable amplification for stage, rehearsals, and recording.

A left-handed variant designed for electro-acoustic folk versatility

The P3DC-LH carries the spirit of the P3DC model adapted for left-handers: an electro-acoustic folk guitar in a dreadnought body with a cutaway to expand the playing range. Its satin finish prioritizes comfort, and its combination of lutherie and electronics makes it a "plug and play" oriented guitar, equally at ease at home or connected to an amplification system.

Who is it for, and in which styles?

This electro-acoustic is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive folk guitar ready for the stage, especially left-handers looking for a serious instrument without modifications. The dreadnought format suits folk, pop, acoustic rock, strumming with a pick, but the responsiveness of cedar also works well for fingerstyle and nuanced picking. The cutaway is a real advantage if you play melodies and solos high up on the neck.

Sound characteristics

The solid cedar top delivers a quick response, natural warmth, and rich harmonics, particularly enjoyable when playing with dynamics and subtlety. The X bracing promotes balance, projection, and note sustain, while the dreadnought body enhances volume and presence in the low end, ideal for accompaniment. The back and sides in sapelli (noted as solid sapelli) complete the tone with a warm color and good midrange support, useful for standing out in a mix. Plugged in, the CT-4BII electronics preserve the acoustic identity of the instrument and allow effective sound control in amplified settings.

Recommended compatible accessories

To get the best out of this steel-string folk guitar, a set of 6-string acoustic steel strings (suited to your playing style) is the priority accessory. A standard strap is also suitable for standing play, and a capo for folk guitar can effectively complement your accompaniment setup.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Marker	Point
Format	Dreadnought	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	Hard case
Nuts	Bone