TAKAMINE & CRN-TS1

TAKAMINE TC135SC & CRN-TS1
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GUITARIST JUNE 2022
TAKAMINE TC135SC & CRN-TS1 £1,700 & £1,499
CONTACT Korg UK Ltd PHONE [phone] WEB www.takamine.com
Here we have a pair of contrasting
instruments: the slope-shouldered
dreadnought CRN-TS1 and the crossover
hybrid nylon-string TC135SC. The former
features a thermally treated top. This is in
order to produce the sound of an acoustic
guitar that is in the process of opening
up to its full sonic potential. The latter,
meanwhile, forms a line behind a new
A
nother 60th anniversary – albeit
an altogether quieter affair
in terms of decibel levels – is
being celebrated this year by Japanese
acoustic maker Takamine. From humble
beginnings at the foot of the mountain
that lent the company its name, Takamine
has established itself as one of the world
leaders in the acoustic field.
What You Need To Know
Is there a certain theme we’re
missing here?
Not at all, no. Seeing as Takamine
is celebrating its 60th anniversary
we thought it would be a good idea
to select two very different models
from the range.
Are hybrid nylon-string guitars
a new thing?
In a way, yes. When electric or
steel-string players first encounter
the grandaddy of all acoustics,
they baulk at the width of the neck
and various other features. Hybrid
or ‘crossover’ guitars seek to
amend that.
Why the 12 frets to the body on
the dread?
Why not? After all, there was a time
when practically every acoustic
guitar was a 12-fretter. This is just
a peek back at a different time and
playing experience.
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Takamine’s TC135SC
features rosewood for
its back and sides
VIDEO DEMO http://bit.ly/guitaristextra
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