acoustic-electric · dreadnought
EF341SC
| Maker | Takamine |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Type | acoustic-electric · dreadnought |
| Introduced | 1980s |
| Price | USD 1999 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1962 |
| Status | current |
A black cutaway dreadnought acoustic-electric with Takamine's Palathetic under-saddle pickup, built for stage work.
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Why it matters
Takamine's pro-series dreadnoughts have been a stage standard for decades because the pickup system holds up at high volume, where simpler piezo systems can sound thin. The EF341SC is the black cutaway version, keeping upper-fret access for lead playing. It is priced against premium acoustic-electrics from larger American makers and is generally bought by working players rather than collectors.
Note
Black dread with Palathetic pickup — the definitive gigging acoustic-electric.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- the onboard preamp needs a battery and adds a service point
- the black gloss finish shows fingerprints and marks
- factory action can be high, so budget for a setup
Other opinions
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Austin Bazaar · 2012-07 · 138,532 views
“A member of Takamine's Keystone Series, this versatile guitar is the choice of professional musicians of all genres.”
Played demo of the black cutaway Takamine EF341SC.
Lautstärke 11 · 2020-10 · 18,551 views
“In diesem Video sprechen wir über die Takamine EF341SC (Bruce Springsteen Signature) und meine Einschätzung nach ca.”
A player's one-year report on the Takamine EF341SC, the Springsteen signature model.