Takamine EG540C STBY - Review

Type of Gear: Acoustic Guitars

Brand Name: Takamine

Model: Takamine EG540C-STBY

Price: $360.50

Review - Please try to include as many specific details as you can:

Purchase: After Bouncing back and forth between the EG523SC and the EG540C I Finally decided to to go with the EG540C, due to the color and reviews I read about the model. I did a lot of research on the internet to find the lowest price. Once I did I called the local Guitar Center and asked if they would match the price of $372.95. They called back and said they would sell it for $360.00 even. Now,keep in mind. This guitar IS NOT a factory 2nd.

Likes: I now own four Takamines. The G332, G230, G116 and now the EG540C-STBY. As with all of them, I love the Action on them and the width of the neck on the all three steel strings. I love playing electric guitar and takamine comes the closest to feeling like an electic. The big thing that sold me on the EG540C was the sound. It's much like a mini Jumbo and the pre-amp that comes with it (TK4NT) is absolutely perfect. The TK-4NT Pre-amp comes with volume control, bass, middle and treble frequency slider controls, EQ bypass, a Notch Filterand a Mid Contour Switch. What more could you ask for. Also, for those who have not seen the flamed maple in person, you are really missing out.

Dislikes: Nothing at all. And trust me, I really try to find flaws cuz when it comes to spending money I get real picky.

Quality: Body Shape: NEX Rosette: Concentric Rings Top: Flamed Maple Inlays:Dots Back: Flamed Maple Sides: Flamed Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Electronics:TK4NT Tuners: Chrome Quality is perfect, be it look, sound, and feel. Again theaction on the EG540C or anyother model is soft and easy on the fingers.

Author: Clint Bell TriCity Area.....Baltmore,DC,Annapolis

Date: 2005-01-14

Manufacturer: TakamineModel: EG540C-STBY

Rating (On a Scale of 1-10): 10

Additional Comments/Final Verdict: Summary: For those interested on buying afirst Elec/Acustic, this would be in the top 5. It has everything you need and will last forever. Takamine is all about quality and that is why I own Four different models.