The Takamine No.30 is a wonderful guitar. Made in 1979 in Japan Takamine's own workshop.
This is one of the best sounding models in the Takamine lineup. Some No.30 guitars (like this particular one) sound better than the higher grade guitar like the model No.5, No.6, and No.8.
I have enhanced this guitar and spent a great amount of time tuning the braces to make the guitar more resonant. I have also balanced to sound and gave it deeper and clear basses, and smooth clear trebles.
I have also tuned the solid cedar top to the note of G Making it more resonant, louder and more musical.
I am pleased and proud to say this guitar sound magical and can rival guitar in the $8,000 - $10,000 range.
It is in fantastic condition as you can see from the photos.
The Takamine No.30 and No.5 are the most popular ones in the lineup.
I have customers coming from interstate, some even bring their own guitars to compare.
They all walk out with one of my guitars :)
This particular No.30 has a nicer tone compared to my other No.30s, reflected in the price difference.
Specifications:
Top: Solid Cedar
Back & sides: Indian Rosewood Double-plate
“Laminated” is not a suitable word for Japanese made guitars. These "laminates" were made from 2 layers of solid wood glued together with natural resins. The Japanese perfected this technique so well that these double-plates were as good as solid woods and far more resistant to cracking.
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Scale 650 mm
Width at Nut: 51.5 mm
Its action is set to 3.5 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1 with very little extra room on the saddle
Shipping is about $60 Australia wide. For international buyers please contact me for shipping costs.
Thank you.