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1997 Takamine LTD-97 Santa Fe Acoustic Guitar - NO RESERVE
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Takamine Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Type: Dreadnought String Configuration: 6 String MPN: Does Not Apply Model Year: 1997 Model: LTD-97 Santa fe Body Material: Koa Series: Limited Edition Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
TAKAMINE LTD-97 SANTA FEI have owned this guitar since new for 20 years. One of the best acoustics out there. Serial number - 96111306. The sixth guitar produced on November 13, 1996. Includes original Takamine case which is well used but still functional. You can hear this guitar on YouTube in a song I wrote and recorded at Nashvilles' Dark Horse Recording Studios. Listen to the tone in the bridge. There are a few blemishes. Please see pics. I also replaced the original Takamine Accura Acoustic preamp with the Takamine Graph EX preamp. I will include the original preamp with the guitar. Not sure if it is working properly.YouTube link - http://youtu.be/brnmiFh-4F4 Yes that is Shawn Fichter, drummer for Tim McGraw.NO RESERVE! Message me for any additional info. SEE MY OTHER AUCTION ON A FRAMED PRINT AD OF THIS GUITAREvery year, since 1987, Takamine makes a limited edition guitar and every expert or anyone who appreciates the Takamine name knows that the 1997 limited edition is something very special.Only 1500 were ever produced at a list price of $1899.00,Every Takamine LTD-97 comes with a laser-cut and hand inlaid gecko made of jacaranda and real turquoise residing in its distinctive rosette, but that's not what makes it a natural beauty. It also features a solid spruce top, beautifully figured precious Hawaiian Koa sides and back, The neck is mahogany with a Koa peghead face .Comes with the TAKAMINE ACCURAcouSTIC most natural sounding pickup and electronics package available on any modern acoustic/electric.Best of all it comes with all the craftsmanship and quality that makes Takamine the favorite stage companion of guitar players around the world." - Guitar Aficionado “Bob Crelin designed this guitar and changed the guitar industry, the design was laser cut into the top of the guitar rather than the tradition routed style"Bob Crelin is an independent artist who has pioneered innovative approaches to guitar inlay. His unique design themes are inspired by nature and compliment the lines and curves of each instrument. Bob’s thirteen years of work with the craftsmen at Takamine & Ovation has created annual limited editions of ‘playable art’ that are sought by collectors & recording artists around the world.The Takamine LTD-1997 was Bob's first departure from the traditional 'ring' rosette design (1997). This whiptail lizard was the last of the Santa Fe motifs used for the limited edition models. Inspired by the natural scenery of the southwest, this design paid homage to a common sight in the desert. For the talented luthiers at Takamine, this was a challenging model to manufacture. The design was laser-cut clear through the guitar top (instead of routed) to render the fine details of the lizard's fingers and tail. The fingerboard inlays depict the left behind footprints of the runaway lizard, crossing the neck diagonally. The lizard inlays consisted of single pieces of rosewood and turquoise.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Takamine |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Type: | Dreadnought |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Model Year: | 1997 | Model: | LTD-97 Santa fe |
| Body Material: | Koa | Series: | Limited Edition |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
TAKAMINE LTD-97 SANTA FEI have owned this guitar since new for 20 years. One of the best acoustics out there. Serial number - 96111306. The sixth guitar produced on November 13, 1996. Includes original Takamine case which is well used but still functional. You can hear this guitar on YouTube in a song I wrote and recorded at Nashvilles' Dark Horse Recording Studios. Listen to the tone in the bridge. There are a few blemishes. Please see pics. I also replaced the original Takamine Accura Acoustic preamp with the Takamine Graph EX preamp. I will include the original preamp with the guitar. Not sure if it is working properly.YouTube link - http://youtu.be/brnmiFh-4F4 Yes that is Shawn Fichter, drummer for Tim McGraw.
NO RESERVE! Message me for any additional info. SEE MY OTHER AUCTION ON A FRAMED PRINT AD OF THIS GUITAREvery year, since 1987, Takamine makes a limited edition guitar and every expert or anyone who appreciates the Takamine name knows that the 1997 limited edition is something very special.Only 1500 were ever produced at a list price of $1899.00,Every Takamine LTD-97 comes with a laser-cut and hand inlaid gecko made of jacaranda and real turquoise residing in its distinctive rosette, but that's not what makes it a natural beauty. It also features a solid spruce top, beautifully figured precious Hawaiian Koa sides and back, The neck is mahogany with a Koa peghead face .Comes with the TAKAMINE ACCURAcouSTIC most natural sounding pickup and electronics package available on any modern acoustic/electric.Best of all it comes with all the craftsmanship and quality that makes Takamine the favorite stage companion of guitar players around the world." - Guitar Aficionado “Bob Crelin designed this guitar and changed the guitar industry, the design was laser cut into the top of the guitar rather than the tradition routed style"Bob Crelin is an independent artist who has pioneered innovative approaches to guitar inlay. His unique design themes are inspired by nature and compliment the lines and curves of each instrument. Bob’s thirteen years of work with the craftsmen at Takamine & Ovation has created annual limited editions of ‘playable art’ that are sought by collectors & recording artists around the world.The Takamine LTD-1997 was Bob's first departure from the traditional 'ring' rosette design (1997). This whiptail lizard was the last of the Santa Fe motifs used for the limited edition models. Inspired by the natural scenery of the southwest, this design paid homage to a common sight in the desert. For the talented luthiers at Takamine, this was a challenging model to manufacture. The design was laser-cut clear through the guitar top (instead of routed) to render the fine details of the lizard's fingers and tail. The fingerboard inlays depict the left behind footprints of the runaway lizard, crossing the neck diagonally. The lizard inlays consisted of single pieces of rosewood and turquoise.