The new Tradesman Series range of "purpose built" professional acoustic-electric guitars was conceived to provide the player with instruments that embody carefully considered elements that allow them to excel in specific musical environments. Built with luthier selected solid tone woods these instruments reflect the highest level of commitment to the art and craft of guitar making. The T stands for TONE, TRADITION and TAKAMINE.

The EF/TF340SBG and EF/TF360SBG "Flatpickers" are designs that pay homage to the past with vintage voicing, traditional looks and superb playability while utilizing state of the art electronic packages to deliver every bit of the players` style and emotion to the audience. Pounding out a Bluegrass rhythm or tearing off a blazing "G" run, these guitars respond with absolute authority and have no fear of a heavy hand.

The TF430SS "Singer Songwriter" is built to react accurately to the players touch in a variety of musical styles. The tonality is warm and lush with a broad dynamic range. These guitars provide an excellent "sonic bed" to support a solo vocalist. The look is sweet vintage and the playing experience is pure inspiration.

TF360SBG

6 String Acoustic / Electric

Body Shape: Dreadnought
Rosette: Herringbone
Top: Solid Spruce
Inlays: Pearl Dots
Back: Solid Rosewood
Sides: Solid Rosewood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Electronics: CTP-1
Tuners: Antique Gold, Open Gear
Features: Designed and built under the guidance of some of the worlds hottest flatpickers. These dreadnoughts are absolute cannons. Voiced for vintage tone and equipped with state of the art electronics these Takamine dreadnoughts are ready for session work or stadium shows.

CoolTube
On-board tube preamp with bass and treble tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and chromatic tuner.