Takamine TSF40C NEX Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

The Takamine TSF40C NEX acoustic-electric guitar provides professional-level quality in an affordable package. Featuring a solid cedar top, solid sapele back and sides and mahogany neck for resonant tone, this guitar is built to inspire. The CTP-3 CoolTube preamp system with 3-band EQ and chromatic tuner shapes your amplified sound. With its cutaway NEX body and 12th-fret turquoise eagle inlay, this guitar makes a statement while remaining comfortable to play.

All-Solid Wood Construction

As an acoustic guitarist, you know the impact of wood choice on your instrument's tone. The TSF40C is crafted from all solid woods, including a solid cedar top, solid sapele back and sides and mahogany neck. Cedar produces a warm, balanced tone with rich overtones, while sapele adds midrange focus and mahogany provides stability. Together, these tonewoods generate the resonance, projection and note clarity you want in an acoustic.

CTP-3 CoolTube Preamp

When plugging in, the CTP-3 CoolTube preamp lets you shape your tone before it reaches the amplifier or PA. This dual-channel preamp offers both a tube channel for warmth and an solid-state channel for sparkle, selectable via a footswitch. The 3-band EQ provides tonal control over the bass, midrange and treble frequencies. An onboard chromatic tuner ensures you're always in tune on stage. The preamp's auxiliary input even allows blending a second pickup's signal.

NEX Body Style

While the TSF40C produces bold acoustic tone, its NEX cutaway body style adds playability. The single-cutaway design provides unencumbered access to the upper frets, ideal for leads and melodic passages. At under 4" deep, the NEX body is also comfortable to hold and play, whether seated or standing. The modified dreadnought shape strikes a balance between volume, articulation and ergonomics.

Premium Appointments

To match its solid-wood construction and professional electronics, the TSF40C includes premium components. Its rosewood fingerboard and bridge provide smooth playability and crisp note definition. The abalone "eagle" position markers, a signature of Takamine's Santa Fe series, add visual flair. Die-cast chrome tuners keep your guitar in tune through demanding performances. A hardshell case protects your TSF40C when not in use.