Quality and workmanship you can trust!  The TC135SC is made of the quality and care you would expect from Takamine and more. It's handcrafted in the pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments for over five decades.  This guitar is a true hybrid crossover nylon string that was designed with the latin and jazz player in mind. It features a 14-fret neck to body joind and a 24-fret design. The top is solid Spruce for versatility and extended dynamic range. A solid Rosewood back aids in projection and adds to the brilliance of this guitar. All while the gloss natural finish adds durability and beauty.  The fun doesn't stop there! The TC135SC includes Takamine's proprietary CTP-3 Cool Tube preamp system. The dual channel CTP-3 provides low-voltage tube tone, variable from bright and brilliant to thick and warm, three band EQ with semi-parametric midrange, auxiliary input and volume (for use when a second pickup is added), and an onboard chromatic tuner.  A chromatic tuner capable of being calibrated from A438, to A445. An LED display reveals the note being played and directs the player with illuminated arrows that show sharp and flatThe EQ section utilizes a shelving, graphic EQ, which can cut or boost bass and treble frequencies. The mid range is shaped using a semi-parametric EQ section comprised of a rotary knob used to choose the mid point of the midrange frequency. The midrange frequency can be cut or boosted with the mid slider. The range of frequency covered by the rotary knob is 200hz to 8.5KhzThe tonality of the preamp is further enhanced by the use of the rotary knob labeled "Cool Tube" With this control, the player chooses the depth of effect the tube places on the signal generated by the proven Takamine "Palathetic" pickup. With this knob the player can choose from a high degree of "CUT" for aggressive strumming; expanded "sweetness" and harmonic density with fatter lows and rounder highs; or levels of rewarding richness for finger style players.An auxiliary input jack and volume knob, which can control an additional add-on pickup of your choice. This facility can accept a magnetic sound hole pickup, or a soundboard transducer. The AUX control knob is used to blend the add-on signal with the Takamine pickup. A small switch in the back of the preamp can be used to match the varying outputs of different pickups with the preamp. The output volume slider can then control the blended signal.Powered by 4 AA batteries, which will deliver approximately 24 hours of playing time. This Takamine classical guitar respects tradition. The fan bracing and body shape deliver a clear tone and a strong voice. At The Music Farm, we take quality seriously! That is why we have our in-house technicians do a multi-point inspection on each product, ensuring that it'll be ready to play when it hits your hands!   Included in your shipment will be instructions on care and maintenance.    We want to help you Grow Your Passion®       The Music Farm is an Authorized Takamine Dealer.