What is the quietest acoustic guitar (Takamine) available?
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Takamine TSP100 DBS
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£3101.91 ≈ | FX Cutaway | 6 | Ebony | 24.8 in | 1.673 in | ✓ |
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The TSP100 DBS is a premium thinline 6-string acoustic-electric with quilted maple arched top, back and sides, an ebony fretboard with ornate inlay, and Takamine CT-3N electronics and Palathetic pickup for stage use. It has a comfortable FX cutaway thin body and a 24.8 in scale for easier playability and reduced feedback on stage. Suits players wanting a high-end, stage-ready thin acoustic with detailed appointments. ★ Ideal forIdeal for players wanting the quietest Takamine acoustic because its FX cutaway thinline body (quilted maple arched top/back/sides) and Palathetic pickup plus CT-3N electronics reduce acoustic feedback while offering balanced amplified tone.
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Takamine TSP158C-12 SBL
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£1980.47 ≈ | Thinline | 12 | Ebony | 24.8 in | 1.67 in | ✓ |
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The Takamine TSP158C-12 SBL is a 12-string thinline acoustic-electric with a solid Sitka spruce top and arched maple back and sides, an ebony fretboard, and Takamine CT-IIIN electronics for reliable amplified tone. Its FXC/thinline body offers stage-friendly feedback control and clear, articulate sound, supplied with a semi-hard case. Suited to players who need a full 12-string acoustic voice with easy amplification for live performance. ★ Ideal forIdeal for players seeking the quietest Takamine acoustic because its Thinline FXC body with arched maple back reduces acoustic feedback and emphasis on clarity while the CT-IIIN preamp provides controlled amplified output.
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Takamine GD30CE
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£523.33 ≈ | Dreadnought Cutaway | 6 | Ovangkol | 25.3 in | 1.6875 in | ✓ |
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The Takamine GD30CE is a solid-spruce-top dreadnought cutaway with mahogany (or okoume on some finishes) back and sides, slim mahogany neck and an ovangkol fingerboard. It includes Takamine's TP-4TD preamp and a synthetic bone nut, making it suitable for stage performance and plugged-in recording. Available in Natural and Black finishes. ★ Ideal forIdeal for players seeking a quiet, well-balanced Takamine acoustic with modest scale (25.3 in) and a solid top plus onboard TP-4TD electronics for controlled amplified tone.
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Takamine GF49CE FXC
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£522.59 ≈ | FX Cutaway | 6 | Laurel | — | — | ✓ |
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The Takamine GF49CE FXC is an FXC cutaway grand concert acoustic-electric with a spruce top and sapele back and sides, laurel fingerboard, and mahogany neck. It includes Takamine TP-3G electronics with a built-in tuner, suited for players who want a compact, stage-ready acoustic with vintage styling and strong midrange presence. ★ Ideal forIdeal for players seeking the quietest Takamine acoustic because its grand concert FXC body (smaller size) and laminate spruce top reduce acoustic volume compared with larger dreadnoughts while retaining TP-3G electronics for plugged performance.
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Takamine GLD12E
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£158.50 ≈ | Dreadnought | 6 | Jatoba | 24.8 in | 1.68 in | ✓ |
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The Takamine GLD12E is a dreadnought acoustic-electric with a spruce top, okoume back and sides, a mahogany neck and Jatoba fingerboard. It has a shorter 24.8 in scale for lower string tension and features Takamine TP-3G electronics with 3-band EQ and a tuner, making it gig-ready. Its satin finish and slim neck profile prioritize comfortable playability. ★ Ideal forIdeal for players seeking a quieter-feeling dreadnought thanks to its short 24.8 in scale which reduces string tension and produces a softer, warmer response.
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Takamine GN11MCE
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£410.45 ≈ | NEX Cutaway | 6 | Laurel | 25.35 in | 1.673 in | ✓ |
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All-sapele NEX-cutaway acoustic-electric with mahogany neck and laurel fingerboard, satin natural finish, and Takamine TP-4T preamp with EQ and tuner. Comfortable for fingerstyle and blues players who want a warm, balanced amplified acoustic with easy upper-fret access. ★ Ideal forIdeal for a quiet Takamine acoustic because its NEX body and all-sapele construction produce balanced, controlled volume and the TP-4T electronics allow low-stage amplification without pushing natural resonance.
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Takamine GY21E New Yorker
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£522.59 ≈ | New Yorker | 6 | Rosewood | — | — | ✓ |
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The Takamine GY21E New Yorker is a compact parlor-style acoustic-electric with a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, and a mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. It includes Takamine TP-3G electronics with a built-in tuner, offering focused midrange tone and easy amplification for small-venue or travel use. ★ Ideal forIdeal for someone seeking the quietest Takamine acoustic because its small New Yorker body and 24.8 in scale produce lower overall acoustic volume and fewer overtones compared with larger bodies, giving a more subdued, controlled sound.
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Takamine P3NC
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£1382.37 ≈ | Dreadnought | 6 | Jatoba | 24.8 in | 1.68 in | ✓ |
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The Takamine GLD12E is a dreadnought acoustic-electric with a spruce top, okoume back and sides, a mahogany neck and Jatoba fingerboard. It has a shorter 24.8 in scale for lower string tension and features Takamine TP-3G electronics with 3-band EQ and a tuner, making it gig-ready. Its satin finish and slim neck profile prioritize comfortable playability. ★ Ideal forIdeal for players seeking a quieter-feeling dreadnought thanks to its short 24.8 in scale which reduces string tension and produces a softer, warmer response.
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Takamine TSP100 VT
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£2989.77 ≈ | FX Cutaway Thinline | 6 | Ebony | 24.8 in | 1.67 in | ✓ |
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The TSP100 VT is a premium thinline acoustic-electric with an arched quilted maple top, back and sides, maple neck and ebony fingerboard, plus Takamine CT-3N electronics and Palathetic pickup for natural amplified tone. Its slim FX cutaway body and included hard case make it comfortable for stage and studio use. Premium appointments include abalone rosette, gloss Vintage Tobacco finish and gold hardware. ★ Ideal forBest for players seeking a quiet, stage-ready Takamine because its thinline FX body and Palathetic pickup reduce acoustic volume while providing natural amplified tone via the CT-3N preamp.
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