Takamine Legacy Series "Sante Fe" NEX AC/EL Guitar with Cutaway in Natural Gloss Inc SH200A Case
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Takamine Legacy Series “Sante Fe” NEX AC/EL Guitar with Cutaway in Natural Gloss Inc SH200A Case

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Takamine Legacy Series TTSF48C "Santa Fe" NEX Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Immerse yourself in rich, historic artistry and peerless amplified performance. Handcrafted in Takamine’s premier Pro Series facility in Japan—backed by over five decades of master luthiery—the Takamine Legacy Series TTSF48C "Santa Fe" NEX Acoustic/Electric Guitar is a breath-taking tribute to Southwestern Native American design. Showcasing a striking "Black Crow" rosette and shimmering abalone "Eagle" fingerboard inlays, this highly sought-after model seamlessly integrates artisan aesthetics with elite structural design, presenting a world-class instrument optimized for high-profile stage performance and pristine studio recording.

Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: Masterpiece Wood Matrix & The NEX Sonic Silhouette

The TTSF48C achieves its majestic, broad dynamic range through a premium pairing of a **solid spruce top** supported by custom **scalloped "X" bracing** and a rich **solid rosewood back**. The spruce soundboard delivers exceptional clean projection and high-headroom power, while the solid rosewood back functions as a brilliant acoustic mirror, yielding rich bass depth and complex overtones. This exceptional sound chamber is paired with Takamine’s signature **NEX body shape**—a scaled-down jumbo design that acts as an organic vocal accompaniment. The thinned waist controls overbearing low-end rumble to produce a silky, micro-balanced midrange. The premium mahogany neck is married to the body via a traditional, ultra-strong **dovetail neck joint** and topped with a sleek **ebony fingerboard**, guaranteeing optimal energy transfer and instant transient note attack.

E-E-A-T Performance Standards: Factory Dual-Pickup Integration & CT4-DX Mixing Power

At Angkor Music, we carefully run quality control checks on every Japanese-made Takamine Legacy model to guarantee flawless intonation and absolute preamp tracking. Dual Factory Pickups: Unlike standard acoustic-electrics that run on a single transducer, the TTSF48C comes factory-equipped with both the legendary high-clearance **Palathetic under-saddle pickup** and Takamine's premium original **Soundboard Transducer**. CT4-DX Stereo Control: The integrated dual-channel CT4-DX preamp grants independent command over both signals. You can dynamically adjust a dedicated 2-band EQ and anti-feedback notch filter for *each* pickup independently, then blend the mix levels directly on layout sliders for a three-dimensional, natural live sound.

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Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Takamine Guitars
  • Model Product Code: TTSF48C
  • UPC/EAN Barcode: 4582270030230
  • Manufacturing Origin: Handcrafted in Japan (Pro Series Facility)
  • Series Category: Takamine Legacy Series
  • Body Shape Structural Type: NEX Cutaway (Signature Scaled-Down Jumbo Profile)
  • Acoustic Top Wood: Premium Selected Solid Spruce
  • Internal Structural Framework: Scalloped "X" Bracing Layout
  • Body Back Architecture: Selected Solid Rosewood
  • Body Sides Construction: Balanced Rosewood Timbers
  • Neck Joint Construction: Traditional Ultra-Strong Dovetail Assembly
  • Neck Material Timber: Mahogany Core
  • Fingerboard Matrix: Premium Selected Ebony with Full Body/Fretboard Binding
  • Scale Length Metric: 644 mm Full Scale
  • Nut Hardware Width: 1.675" (42.5 mm) High-Density Bone Nut
  • Bridge System Configuration: Ebony Pinless Bridge with Split Bone Saddle
  • Tuning Machine Modules: Gold Diecast Tuners with Premium Amber Buttons
  • Aesthetic Themes Art: Southwest Native American "Black Crow" Rosette & Abalone "Eagle" Inlays
  • Headstock Design Accents: Premium Abalone Inlaid Takamine Script Logo
  • Integrated Electronics Framework: CT4-DX Dual-Channel Preamp System with Chromatic Tuner
  • Dual Pickup Matrix: Palathetic Under-Saddle Pickup + Integrated Soundboard Transducer
  • Cosmetic Finish Styling: High-Gloss Polished Natural Finish
  • Included Storage Portfolio: Authentic Takamine SH200A Semi-Hard Case

What's In The Box Product Contents

  • Core Instrument Unit: 1 x Takamine Legacy Series TTSF48C Santa Fe NEX Acoustic/Electric Guitar
  • Protection Element: 1 x Genuine Takamine SH200A Fitted Protective Case

Key Product Features

  • Handcrafted Pro Series in Japan: Meticulously constructed by elite luthier teams in Takamine's premier Japanese workshop, ensuring stunning aesthetics, perfect fretwork, and top-tier durability.
  • Dual Factory Pickup Power: Combines the structural precision of an under-saddle Palathetic unit with an organic soundboard transducer to capture authentic body wood resonance.
  • Advanced Dual-Channel CT4-DX Preamp: Delivers master control over your live sound with independent 2-band EQ adjustments, individual notch filters, and a customizable blend mixer slider.
  • Stunning Santa Fe Native American Theme: Accented with an iconic geometric "Black Crow" wood-inlaid rosette, brilliant abalone "Eagle" fingerboard markers, and a matching abalone headstock script.
  • Signature NEX Vocal Balance: Scaled-down jumbo profile naturally limits muddy low end while highlighting a smooth, silky midrange that frames singers and solo arrangements beautifully.
  • Ebony Split-Saddle Pinless Bridge: Distinct split bone saddle optimizes physical intonation tracking across string groups, while the pinless bridge base permits rapid string replacements.
  • Premium Takamine SH200A Case Included: Includes a factory-fitted protective case to protect your high-investment guitar against climate shifting and impact during transit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the sonic benefits of blending the Soundboard Transducer with the Palathetic pickup?
While the under-saddle Palathetic pickup is world-famous for its massive headroom, note attack, and high feedback rejection, it primarily captures direct string movement. The secondary internal Soundboard Transducer captures the physical microscopic vibrations and acoustic movement of the solid spruce top wood itself. Blending these together via the CT4-DX preamp lets you mix structural string bite with organic wood air and warmth, resulting in a three-dimensional acoustic sound on large venue sound systems.

How does the pinless bridge design on the TTSF48C simplify regular maintenance?
Traditional acoustic bridges rely on plastic or wooden bridge pins to friction-lock the ball-end of the string down inside the guitar body. These pins can easily go missing on dark stages or break under tension over time. The pinless ebony bridge on the Santa Fe features guide holes drilled directly through the back of the bridge block. You simply slide the string right through the rear channel, pull it up across the split bone saddle, and tune to pitch, accelerating string swaps significantly.

What is the difference between a traditional semi-hard case and a cheap soft gig bag?
The included Takamine SH200A case delivers superior protection by utilizing a dense, impact-absorbing core wrapped in a rugged outer shell. Unlike thin fabric gig bags that offer minimal structural impact defense and bend easily under pressure, this specialized case frames the neck and body securely to prevent dangerous headstock snap, providing hardcase-level security with the convenient, lightweight portability of a high-end gig bag.

 

Additional information

Weight 0.0000 kg
type

Acoustic Guitar
String Configuration

6 String

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