Takamine EF450C NEX Thermal Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Brown Sunburst

Takamine EF450C NEX Thermal Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Brown Sunburst

The Takamine EF450C-TT-TBB is a premium NEX cutaway acoustic-electric guitar from Takamine’s acclaimed Thermal Top (TT) Series, combining vintage-inspired tone with elegant craftsmanship and world-class electronics. Featuring a striking Transparent Black Burst (TBB) finish, ornate abalone detailing, and premium tonewoods, this guitar is designed for discerning musicians who demand exceptional performance both acoustically and on stage.

At the heart of the EF450C-TT-TBB is a solid Thermal Spruce top, specially heat-treated to replicate the tonal characteristics of a well-played vintage guitar. This thermal ageing process enhances resonance, responsiveness, and sustain from the very first note. Paired with a solid flame maple back and flame maple sides, the guitar delivers a bold, articulate voice with sparkling highs, focused mids, and excellent projection.

The maple neck is fitted with a premium ebony fingerboard, offering a fast, comfortable playing experience and outstanding note definition. Exquisite Grass Flower inlays, crafted from hundreds of pieces of abalone and mother-of-pearl, are complemented by a matching floral pickguard, gold tuning machines with pearl buttons, and elegant body binding, creating a truly luxurious aesthetic.

For live performance, the EF450C-TT-TBB features Takamine’s innovative TLD-2 Line Driver preamp paired with the legendary Palathetic™ undersaddle pickup. This discreet system preserves the guitar’s natural acoustic character while delivering a warm, detailed amplified tone with exceptional signal integrity, even over long cable runs. Hidden tone controls maintain the guitar’s clean appearance while providing precise tonal adjustment when needed.

Supplied with a Takamine SH200A case, the EF450C-TT-TBB is ready for touring, recording, and professional performance straight out of the box.

Key Features

• Premium Japanese-made NEX acoustic-electric guitar

• Solid Thermal Spruce top for an aged, vintage-inspired tone

• Solid flame maple back with flame maple sides

• Elegant Transparent Black Burst gloss finish

• Ebony fingerboard for smooth playability and enhanced sustain

• Ornate Grass Flower abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays

• Takamine TLD-2 Line Driver preamp with Palathetic™ undersaddle pickup

• Gold tuners with pearl buttons

• Includes premium Takamine SH200A case

• Ideal for professional performance, studio recording, and stage use

Specifications

Specification
Details

Model
Takamine EF450C-TT-TBB

Series
Thermal Top (TT) Series

Body Shape
NEX Cutaway

Top
Solid Thermal Spruce

Back
Solid Flame Maple

Sides
Flame Maple

Neck
Maple

Neck Joint
Set Neck

Fingerboard
Ebony

Bridge
Rosewood

Scale Length
644 mm (25.35″)

Nut Width
42.5 mm

Frets
20

Inlays
Grass Flower Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl

Electronics
Takamine TLD-2 Line Driver Preamp

Pickup
Takamine Palathetic™ Undersaddle Pickup

Controls
Internal Tone Controls (via Output Jack Assembly)

Tuners
Gold with Pearl Buttons

Pickguard
Floral Design

Finish
Gloss Transparent Black Burst (TBB)

Strings
D’Addario EXP16 (.012–.053)

Case Included
Takamine SH200A Case

Orientation
Right-Handed

Country of Manufacture
Japan