Takamine Nylon Electro Acoustics?

[RobKay]

Looking for a nylon string electro acoustic, any thoughts on the takamine models?
Rob(uk)

[ceciltguitar]

Mine is ok. But it is probably irrelevant to your situation because mines 20 years old.

My suggestion is to play the guitar first, or if you buy via mail order, be sure to be able to return the guitar if you are not happy with it.

Sound and ergonomic preferences vary tremendously from one person to another.

Tons of choices out there!!

My current favorite is Emerald guitars made in Ireland. Alistair will custom make whatever specs you ask for.

Takamine does make a 24 fret crossover nylon string guitar that I would like to try.

Other name brands include Taylor, Martin, Godin, Kirk Sand, Cordoba, Yamaha......lots and lots of choices in every budget range!

Best wishes!!

[unknownguitaris]

Big Takamine fan here... I have a few but not the nylon. I'm "watching" a nylon one on Reverb though.

Picked up a Cervantes crossover 1 which just arrived today. Cedar top on rosewood. The cedar still has a wonderful strong smell! And the sound blows away my Cordoba.

Consider what you may want in terms of the fretboard radius and nut width. I can't get adjusted to the flat fretboard and 2" nut width, traditional in classical designs.

I think the Takamines are crossovers?

[CCFingerstyle]

Originally Posted by RobKay

Looking for a nylon string electro acoustic, any thoughts on the takamine models?
Rob(uk)

I like the Takamine nylons and have owned several. They strike a good balance between how they perform plugged and unplugged. I think they represent a lot of "bang the buck" in terms of fairly low price-point instruments. I do not agree that the Takamines are crossovers or hybrids. I think the 135 model is, but the others have more traditional classical specs (2" nut/flat fingerboard). Here are a few demos of a couple of models:

CP-132SC

EC-132S

All the 132 models are nice, as are the Hirade Series. I especially like the TH5C Hirade.

[ceciltguitar]

I have been looking at the Takamine TC-135SC online for quite a while, mainly because it appears to have 24 accessible frets.

http://www.takamine.com/TC135SC

The product specs leave a lot of info out, such as:

Is the fingerboard flat or does it have a radius?

What is the string separation at the bridge?

What is the scale length?

What is the body depth?

[ceciltguitar]

FWIW, my 1998 Takamine Santa Fe, Model # PSF-65C has a fingerboard with a radius.

I have no idea what options the current Takamine nylon string guitars offer. This looks like a good link:

http://www.takamine.com/pro-series-classical-and-hirade

[DoryDavis]

I have an older (10 years) taki nylon. Great gigging guitar. Solid, and consistent. Never play it at home, always in the stack of gear for shows. Get the job done and cost around 500.

[DJ in FL]

Originally Posted by ceciltguitar

I have been looking at the Takamine TC-135SC online for quite a while, mainly because it appears to have 24 accessible frets.

http://www.takamine.com/TC135SC

The product specs leave a lot of info out, such as:

Is the fingerboard flat or does it have a radius?

What is the string separation at the bridge?

What is the scale length?

What is the body depth?

TC 135 is a great crossover nylon. expensive but you get what you pay for.
Tak does not spend a lot on advertising

[rgregg48]

Consider the Hirade line of Takamines.
All solid wood....better build imho.
Rick

[eyesore]

i played one yesterday at Sam Ash. it was ok. but it did not have fret makers!! what's the deal with that ?why don't some classicals have fret marks?

I have a classical Takamine and it's great I purchased it after seeing Pat Coldrick in concert using a Takamine and two AER amps. Mine is similar to his and I had it up for sale a month ago but he persuaded me to keep it. Prior to buying this I had owned two Yamahas and tried an awful lot of other brands but the Takamine, in my view was demonstrably better.

[RobKay]

Pat Coldrick Sounds sweet, reverb and delay i think....

https://youtu.be/zBLSZqgmBBc

Rob

Yes TC electronics pedals in stereo. It's a good guitar if you can find one. Really well made and playability is great.

[RobKay]

Thanks for all the info, decided to try and find a secondhand tc132sc or tc135sc in the u.k. i think the 135 is more of a crossover guitar with a bit slimmer neck while the 132 has the standard classical neck, i think either would suit my purpose.
Regards
Rob

[dosland]

Originally Posted by eyesore

i played one yesterday at Sam Ash. it was ok. but it did not have fret makers!! what's the deal with that ?why don't some classicals have fret marks?

Traditional guitars didn't have them and it's wrong to break with tradition