Premium Dreadnought with Professional Amplification
The Takamine P5DC is a stylish dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric guitar from the Pro Series, handcrafted in Japan to combine tradition with contemporary refinements. Ideal for performers and recording artists across Australia, it features a resonant solid spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides for superior clarity and a rich, warm sound. With elegant appointments and the proprietary CTP-3 Cool Tube preamp system, it’s built for stage and studio excellence.
High-Quality Performance
The P5DC delivers a rich, warm tone with superior projection:
- Body: Dreadnought cutaway with a solid spruce top and “X” scalloped bracing for bright, articulate highs and balanced resonance. The solid rosewood back and sides add depth and warmth, producing a full-bodied sound ideal for strumming, fingerpicking, or amplified performance.
- Tone: Harmonic richness with superior clarity and projection, offering a versatile sonic palette that excels in live settings. The spruce top provides crisp response, while the rosewood contributes a smooth, singing quality.
- Neck: Mahogany with an asymmetrical profile and satin finish for comfortable, fast playability. The rosewood fingerboard has a 12″ radius, 20 frets, and abalone dot-in-dot inlays for smooth fretting and elegant aesthetics.
- Bridge: Rosewood for stable intonation and sustain.
- Electronics: CTP-3 Cool Tube preamp with Palathetic under-saddle pickup, featuring a low-voltage tube circuit for warm, dynamic amplified response. Includes volume, bass, mid, treble, and tuner controls.
- Tuners: Gold Gotoh with gold buttons for precise tuning stability.
- Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and playability.
Users praise its amplified tone and build, with a zZounds review stating, “Plugged in it sounds Spaciously Beautiful. The preamp gives lots of ways to vary the tone.” Some note it’s slightly heavy but flawless out of the box.
Durable and Stylish Design
- Finish: Natural gloss with hand-laid cream bindings, multi-layer rosewood purfling, and abalone rosette for aesthetic perfection.
- Aesthetics: Features a rosewood headcap, gold tuners, and a Venetian cutaway for easy upper-fret access.
- Build Quality: All-solid woods with a dovetail neck joint for efficient vibration transfer, bone nut, and premium appointments for durability and resonance. Includes a deluxe archtop hardshell case.
Backed by a 2-year warranty, the P5DC is built for longevity. Prices range from AUD 1,500–2,000, available at Australian retailers like Belfield Music, Haworth Guitars, and The Guitar Boutique.
Key Performance Features
- Body: Dreadnought cutaway, solid spruce top, solid rosewood back/sides
- Neck: Mahogany, asymmetrical profile, satin finish
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12″ radius, 20 frets, abalone dot-in-dot inlays
- Electronics: CTP-3 Cool Tube preamp with Palathetic pickup (volume, 3-band EQ, tuner)
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Tuners: Gold Gotoh
- Bracing: “X” scalloped
- Nut/Saddle: Bone
- Warranty: 2 years
Notes
- Handcrafted in Japan – Built in Nakatsugawa, Gifu, for superior quality.
- CTP-3 Preamp – Tube-driven for warm, dynamic amplified tone; includes phase control to reduce feedback.
- Setup Recommendation – Professional setup advised to optimize action and intonation.
- Care Instructions – Store in the included deluxe hardshell case; clean with a soft cloth.
- Warranty – Verify with retailer; register with Takamine for support.
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