Takamine Japan P7Nc Nex Cutaway
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Essential Information About the Takamine P7NC Guitar
- Takamine NEX Format: the balance of a compact jumbo, with the power of a dreadnought and a very musical response to accompany the voice.
- High-end Luthiery: solid spruce top with X bracing, solid rosewood back and sides for precise articulation and beautiful depth.
- Stage Electro-Acoustic: CoolTube CT-4BII system paired with the Palathetic under-saddle pickup, built-in chromatic tuner.
- Playing Comfort: Venetian cutaway and Takamine asymmetric neck for easy access and a natural grip.
A Takamine Pro Series Designed for the Performer
The P7NC fits within the spirit of Takamine's stage-oriented models: refined acoustic luthiery combined with a proprietary amplification system renowned for its reliability and presence in the mix. Its NEX format, a signature of the brand, aims for a very "vocal" balance: enough body to support accompaniment while maintaining a clear and elegant midrange.
For Which Musicians and Styles?
This Takamine is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive electro-acoustic ready for both live and studio use. It excels in pop, folk, variety, fingerstyle, and vocal accompaniment, with a cutaway ideal for intros, upper-fret arpeggios, and melodic solos.
Sound
The solid spruce top, supported by X bracing, delivers attack, clarity, and projection, with dynamics that respond immediately to both pick and fingers. The solid rosewood back and sides enrich the spectrum: deep lows, bright highs, and generous sustain, while maintaining good note separation. The NEX format (compact jumbo type) promotes a silky balance that highlights the voice, where a dreadnought can sometimes be more overpowering. Plugged in, the combination of Palathetic and CT-4BII CoolTube aims for a very defined reproduction, with 3-band EQ and semi-parametric mids to precisely sculpt your sound on stage.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic | Marker | Pearly star |
| Format | Auditorium | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Left handed | No | Nut | Bone |
| Cutaway | Yes | Electronics | préampli CT4-DX + transducteur table |
| Strings | Steel | Cover/case | Gigbag |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Neck Type | Glued |
| Top | Solid Spruce | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Back&Sides | Rosewood | Color | Natural |
| Neck | Mahogany | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nut Width | 45 mm | Hardware | Gold |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | ||
| Type | 6-string electro-acoustic guitar | Nuts | bone |
| Bracing | X | Bridge | rosewood |
| Back | solid rosewood | System | CoolTube |
| Sides | solid rosewood | Preamp | CT-4BII (integrated chromatic tuner) |
| Finish | natural | Pickup | Palathetic under-saddle |
| Profile | Takamine asymmetric | Number of strings | 6 |
| Number of frets | 20 | Case | included (hard, archtop type) |
| Inlays | mother-of-pearl star | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Takamine P7NC suitable for fingerstyle and singing accompaniment?
The solid spruce top and NEX body shape provide a precise response to both fingerpicking and pick playing. The midrange remains clear, supporting arpeggios and vocal accompaniment.
What amplification system does the P7NC Natural Satin feature?
The advertised amplification combines a Palathetic pickup under the saddle with the CT-4BII CoolTube preamp. A 3-band EQ and semi-parametric mids allow adjustment of the amplified sound. A chromatic tuner is integrated into the preamp.
What is the nut width of this Takamine?
With a 45 mm nut width, this guitar offers spacing suited for arpeggio playing and detailed voicings.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the upper frets?
The cutaway allows access to the higher positions on the 20 frets. This setup is suitable for melodies, intros, and solos played high up the neck.
What woods make up the Takamine P7NC?
The back and sides are made of solid rosewood, paired with a solid spruce top. The neck is mahogany and the fingerboard is ebony, with bone nuts.
