Limited-edition, Modern-equipped Spruce Top
At its core, the Takamine FT3450BS acoustic-electric guitar represents the finest in guitar history’s most beloved dreadnought design. Solid spruce and burled sapele in an X-bracing configuration represent a semi-standard guitar design by today’s standards. Still, Takamine has put its own spin on this blueprint by creating a traditional, balanced acoustic with a bevy of modern features for contemporary players. Notable assets include a smooth satin-finished neck, pristine chrome hardware and tuning machines, and, of course, an advanced CTF-2N preamp system for customizable, authentic tone for the stage and studio. This model is available in limited quantities, so make sure to call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to get yours before it’s too late!
A traditional concept in Takamine form
The FT3450BS demonstrates Takamine’s finest craftsmanship within an industry-standard design. Topped with solid spruce and surrounded by burled sapele, this acoustic pulls every tonal nuance out of its build materials to provide an upgrade on an instrumental classic. The result? A familiar, balanced acoustic output with subtle sapele warmth. Its traditional X-style bracing pattern rounds out the FT3450BS’s tone with reasonable amplification. Simply put: if you’re looking for a premium-built instrument with the foundation of a time-trusted acoustic, the FT3450BS is your key to the kingdom.
Conditioned for precision and speed
For many Sweetwater guitarists, comfort is a potential new instrument’s make-it or break-it feature. It’s safe to say that the FT3450BS passes with flying colors. With its satin-finished mahogany neck in hand, you’ll be surprised at how easily quick note and chord transitions can be made among the FT3450BS’s 22 frets. Similarly, a smooth-as-silk rosewood fingerboard with dot markers will ensure spot-on fretting precision in any chicken-pickin’ or chord progression scenario. This Takamine is topped off with a classic dreadnought body style, making this acoustic a great addition to any stage, studio, or even the porch!
CTF-2N active preamp system
Onboard the FT3450BS is a brand-new CTF-2N preamp system that refines and revives the sound of Takamine’s popular early FET preamps (nicknamed “The Brownie”). The CTF-2N combines a 2-band EQ and volume sliders with a notch filter (-6dB and -12dB options), which are extremely useful for cutting out unwelcome feedback-causing frequencies that affect your tone. With a simple preamp interface and a chromatic tuner that are easy to use on the fly, the FT3450BS is a performance workhorse that's set to steal any show visually and sonically.
Takamine FT3450BS Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Limited-release dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar
- Solid spruce top with burled sapele back and sides produce a dynamic, wide-range sound with ample warmth and conditioning
- X-style bracing pattern provides a louder output with increased structural integrity
- Luxury satin-finished mahogany neck with a “low-C” profile keeps movements smooth and precise
- Detail-laden Takamine logo headstock with a natural gloss finish
- Slick rosewood fingerboard with dotted side markers facilitates seamless navigation to all 22 frets
- CTF-2N preamp system for authentic acoustic bass, treble, volume, and notch control
- Gorgeous chrome hardware and Gotoh chrome tuning machines combine stunning visuals with unparalleled performance
- Authentic bone but and bridge administer true string vibrations and solid intonation support
