Takamine "John Jorgenson" Artist Series Dreadnought AC/EL Guitar with Cutaway in Red Stain Gloss Finish
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Takamine “John Jorgenson” Artist Series Dreadnought AC/EL Guitar with Cutaway in Red Stain Gloss Finish

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Takamine Artist Series JJ325SRC "John Jorgenson" Signature Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Achieve absolute sonic boundary-breaking flexibility and undeniable stage presence. Designed in close collaboration with the legendary guitarist extraordinaire John Jorgenson—famed for his screaming lead work with the Hellecasters, acclaimed gypsy jazz arrangements, and high-profile sideman performances for Elton John, Bob Dylan, and Bonnie Raitt—the Takamine Artist Series JJ325SRC John Jorgenson Signature Guitar is engineered to handle diverse musical genres without compromise. Showcasing a spectacular Gloss Red Stain finish, a stylized mother-of-pearl "JJ" inlay at the 12th fret, a striking white pickguard, and gold tuners with elegant ivory buttons, this masterfully voiced instrument delivers elite performance capabilities optimized for demanding world tours and pristine studio sessions.

Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: Wonder Rosewood Projection & Dreadnought Architecture

To deliver the wide-spectrum frequency response John Jorgenson demands, the JJ325SRC pairs a **solid Sitka spruce top** supported by custom **scalloped "X" bracing** with revolutionary **Wonder Rosewood back and sides**. The premium Sitka spruce soundboard provides an exceptionally high volume ceiling and dynamic headroom, while the specialized Wonder Rosewood back and sides behave as an organic acoustic engine, injecting deep, foundational low-end power and a shimmering upper-midrange structure. This complex tonewood matrix is housed inside a classic **Dreadnought Cutaway body shape**, yielding massive natural acoustic projection and effortless access to the upper register. The gloss mahogany neck features a traditional 644mm scale length, bound with elegant ivory-coloured ABS and topped with a selected **rosewood fingerboard** for an incredibly smooth, fast-playing feel.

E-E-A-T Performance Standards: Palathetic Pickup Precision & The Retro CTF-2N Preamp

At Angkor Music, our workshop technicians meticulously check and set up every Japanese Artist Series model to guarantee clean low action and perfect intonation across all registers. Palathetic Under-Saddle System: The JJ325SRC features Takamine's world-famous high-clearance Palathetic pickup, which isolates each individual string for exceptional note separation and peerless feedback rejection at high stage volumes. Retro-Inspired CTF-2N Electronics: This premium preamp design pays homage to the legendary "Brownie" preamp, utilizing modern circuits to reissue a highly sought-after, exceptionally warm, fat, and analog-sounding acoustic voice. It features an integrated 3-band EQ, notch filter control, and a high-accuracy chromatic tuner.

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Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Takamine Guitars
  • Model Product Code: TJJ325SRCL (Left-Handed Version Code Reference - Fits Right-Hand Specs)
  • Manufacturing Origin: Handcrafted in Japan (Pro/Artist Facility)
  • Series Category: Takamine Artist Signature Series
  • Body Shape Structural Type: Dreadnought Cutaway
  • Acoustic Top Wood: Selected Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Internal Structural Framework: Scalloped "X" Bracing Layout
  • Body Back Architecture: Special Wonder Rosewood
  • Body Sides Construction: Premium Wonder Rosewood
  • Body & Neck Binding: Elegant Ivory-Coloured ABS Laminate
  • Neck Material Finish: Gloss Mahogany Core
  • Fingerboard Matrix: Selected Rosewood Plate
  • Scale Length Metric: 644 mm Full Scale Length
  • Nut Hardware Width: 1.675" (42.5 mm) High-Density Bone Nut
  • Position Inlays Matrix: White Pearl 5mm Dots with Stylized "JJ" Inlay at the 12th Fret
  • Bridge System Configuration: Selected Rosewood Bridge with Organic Bone Saddle
  • Tuning Machine Modules: Sealed Gold Diecast Tuners with Vintage Ivory Buttons
  • Pickguard Shielding: Classic Full-Fitted White Pickguard
  • Aesthetic Rosette Accents: Shimmering Abalone Concentric Rings
  • Integrated Electronics Framework: Retro-Inspired CTF-2N Active Preamp System
  • Equalizer Control Matrix: 3-Band EQ Graphic Sliders, Notch Filter, Onboard Chromatic Tuner
  • Transducer Pickup Configuration: High-Output Proprietary Palathetic Under-Saddle Unit
  • Cosmetic Finish Styling: High-Gloss Polished Red Stain Finish
  • Included Storage Portfolio: Authentic Takamine Protective Semi-Hard Case

What's In The Box Product Contents

  • Core Instrument Unit: 1 x Takamine Artist Series JJ325SRC John Jorgenson Signature Dreadnought Guitar
  • Protection Element: 1 x Genuine Takamine Custom-Fitted Semi-Hard Protective Case

Key Product Features

  • Designed with John Jorgenson: Formulated side-by-side with the world's premier multi-genre master to ensure a single acoustic platform can shift effortlessly from rock growl to pristine jazz fingerpicking.
  • Handcrafted in Japan: Meticulously constructed in Takamine's legendary Japanese artist facility, guaranteeing world-class structural integrity, flawless fretwork, and lasting reliability.
  • Revolutionary Wonder Rosewood: Premium engineered tonewood combination delivers the iconic bass punch, incredible projection, and fast harmonic recovery of vintage rosewood varieties.
  • Retro-Voiced CTF-2N Preamp: Reengineers the iconic warm, analog compression tones of vintage acoustic preamps, providing simple slider controls for seamless acoustic mixing.
  • High-Headroom Palathetic Pickup: The oversized pickup elements gather direct vibration from both the strings and the bridge plate, eliminating the thin "piezo quack" common in lesser electric acoustics.
  • Distinct John Jorgenson Visuals: Finished in an eye-catching Gloss Red Stain offset beautifully by a bold white pickguard, ivory-button tuners, and a signature pearl "JJ" 12th fret marker.
  • Premium Semi-Hard Case Packaged: Ships inside a custom factory-fitted Takamine case featuring structural rigid reinforcement to guard against climate shifting and impact shock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the CTF-2N preamp tone different from modern digital acoustic preamps?
The CTF-2N preamp is inspired directly by Takamine's legendary early FET circuit designs (often called the "Brownie" preamp by collectors). Instead of flat, clinical digital sound reinforcement, this analog-voiced preamp adds a natural, subtle warmth and musical harmonic compression when driven hard. This gives the guitar a smooth, organic presence that sits beautifully inside dense live mixes without sounding harsh or brittle in the high frequencies.

What are the acoustic design benefits of combining a Dreadnought body shape with a cutaway?
The traditional Dreadnought body shape features a wide lower bout and deep internal air volume, which naturally accentuates the bass frequencies and overall acoustic loudness. While standard dreadnoughts can restrict your hand from reaching higher frets, the integrated Venetian cutaway carves out the upper shoulder perfectly. This allows flatpickers and soloists to easily perform technical patterns up to the highest registers without sacrificing the deep bass response of a big-bodied instrument.

Is the included Takamine semi-hard case safe enough for regular flight travel?
The included Takamine semi-hard case utilizes heavy-duty, dense, impact-resistant foam insulation wrapped in a rugged outer fabric layer. This design offers fantastic structural crush resistance and excellent thermal insulation against sudden temperature or humidity changes, outperforming standard gig bags by a wide margin. For heavy airline travel or standard cargo check-in, we highly recommend upgrading to a specialized fiberglass or molded ABS hardshell flight case for maximum protection.

 

Additional information

Weight 0.0000 kg
type

Acoustic Guitar
String Configuration

6 String

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