Sounds better with age. Play with an electric feel. The Takamine TSP178ACK Thinline Electro Acoustic is new for 2019 and brings you an all-new Thinline body. This stunning instrument combines a solid koa construction its brand new body and renowned Takamine quality with responsive electronics and the slimmer feel of an electric. Perform with ease and experience a meticulously detailed Takamine tone.A mixture of solid koa top back and sides with a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard give this Thinline a bright defined tone with a sparkling high-end and superb articulation. It blends the thick warm sound of mahogany with the high-end and articulation of maple. Perfect for a wide variety of genres and techniques. Furthermore Takamines Thinline body has a special ability to control feedback within a live setting. It is also incredibly comfortable to play. Perform like youre playing an electric and deliver a distinctive premium acoustic tone. Sonic Brightness with a Striking Visual An eye-catching grain with a superior tone. Constructed entirely from all solid koa. The Takamine TSP178ACK Thinline starts its life with a bright character and an extremely present high-end. And as the tonewood matures the more you play the mid-range starts to balance out. Resulting in a beautifully sweet mellow sound. It has great definition with a sparkling mid-range and an articulate high-end. Blending the high-end of maple and the thick-warmth of mahogany the TSP178ACK brings a rich distinctive sound with plenty of versatility. Perfect for blues country roots folk pop and much more. Experiment with koas unique tonal output and find your true acoustic persona. No Compromise – Thinline Body Compact and comfortable. The TSP178ACK has superb playability and provides immense comfort especially for long enduring sets and recording sessions. It also provides plenty of fingerboard freedom encouraging you to reach for new chords thanks to a Venetian cutaway. Explore this electric feel with a powerful acoustic sound. Its has a no compromise thinline body. Meaning you dont lose that rich classic acoustic sound from its slimmed down thinline more electric-like design. Do you love the feel of your electric? But crave a distinctive acoustic tone? This Takamine TSP178ACK has you covered. All new for 2019 the Takamine Thinline provides phenomenal feedback control in any live environment. Explore the sonic-benefits and physical comfort of this innovative slimmed down acoustic. Truly perfect for the hands of a performer. Simply Stunning Live Performance Take to the stage. Equipped with CT-3N electronics live performance is as simple as plug-in and play. Whether youre heading to the stage studio or just a comfortable jam in your own home the TSP178ACK is ready. You can easily tweak your tone too thanks to a volume control a 3-band EQ and a notch filter. And with the TSP178ACKs Thinline body live performance is everything you crave it to be. It has a unique and all-new slimmed down body that provides superb feedback control within a live environment. Throw yourself around the stage with the lightweight and comfortable feel of an electric guitar. Impress your audience with a premium acoustic sonic-character. Specifications Body & Bridge Top Material: Solid Koa Arched Body Material: Solid Koa Arched Body Type: Thinline Cutaway Bridge Material: Ebony Body Finish: Gloss Colour: Natural Rosette: AbaloneNeck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Mahogany Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Inlay: Rectangle Pearloid/Abalone Number of Frets: 21 Scale Length: 630 mm Nut Width: 42 mmHardware & Electronics Hardware Colour: Gold Tuning Machines: Gold Electronics: CT-3N