TH8SS

The TH8SS Hirade concert classic is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. A sterling example of the luthier’s art, these classical guitars that bear the name of Master Luthier Mass Hirade are still built by hand in our Takamine pro facility in Japan. This guitar features a solid spruce top for powerful lows, shimmering mids and a clear high end. The solid rosewood back and sides enhance the projection and add to the overall beauty of the guitar. Gloss natural finish provides durability and adds to the beauty of the guitar. These instruments are designed and built to stand beside the finest classical guitars made today. Includes Takamine’s Palathetic™ pickup, known in the industry as one of the most accurate and natural sounding acoustic/electric pickups. The electronic performance package is beyond state of the art with the Cool Tube® Preamp – the first and only tube preamp in an acoustic guitar.

Specifications

Body Style CLASSICALNON-CUTAWAY
Top SOLID SITKA SPRUCE
Back SOLID ROSEWOOD
Sides SOLID ROSEWOOD
Neck MAHOGANY
Scale 650
Finger Board EBONY
Nut Width 51.0mm
Electronics CTP-3
Finish GLOSS NATURAL
Case SH300A

Classical Body

Takamine classic guitars respect tradition. The fan bracing and body shape deliver a clear tone and a strong voice.