The Takamine ETN10-C Acoustic-Electric Lefthand Guitar

When it comes to sound quality in an A/E instrument, nobody does it like Takamine. Now Takamine has taken the lefthand guitar to heart with the ETN10-C-LH acoustic electric lefthand guitar. With all the features added here, a lefthand guitar never sounded so good.

The instrument starts out with solid Sapeli Mahogany back and sides and a solid cedar top. All the wood has been kept natural for maximum vibration and sound transference. Even the pick guard has been left off to maximize the sound quality. Actually, Takamine has taken care not to impede ANY sound vibration by keeping the entire top decoration free.

The tones derived from the natural approach are absolutely amazing. The higher registers ring rich and the lower ones stay firm and clear. This is probably afforded to the use of mahogany for the neck overlaid with quality Indian Rosewood. Then there's the dual saddle over that same Indian Rosewood bridge. On the body, the rosette is natural wood and even the dot inlays on the neck are maple wood.

Electronics have not been overlooked and this Takamine lefthand beast is equipped with their patented CT4B electronics. Exceptional value here, folks. The electronics are massive and include an easily accessible battery compartment, a three band EQ for complete tone control, a volume slider control and a built in chromatic tuner with an LED display.

The CT4B console allows you to craft your tone ion the fly, tune between songs if needed and possibly change a battery. All this can be done in the dark with the LED display there. If you need a little more punch on a solo or bridge, just use the volume slider and you're there.

All of this is available in Takamine's ETN natural series, but none have the tonal quality of the ETN10-C-LH. As a lefthanded electric guitar, it can accept effects and growl with the best of them. As a lefthanded acoustic instrument, the sound is sweet and clear. Basically, this is one quality lefthand guitar all around.

For a body style, Takamine has made this a standard dreadnought design with a single cutaway. Oriented for lefthand players, this cutaway gives access to the higher registers easily. The dreadnought is the most widely used body style among acoustic guitars. Now it is available as a lefthand guitar as well.

Chrome tuners round out the look and keep it natural. Now those chrome tuners work in conjunction with the rosewood bridge and dual saddle to create a good bit of sustain. Inside the body, the bracing is scalloped and helps resonate the sound outward with no buzzing or unwanted vibration.

Also each ETN10-C comes with a hard shell case to keep it beautiful and protected.

As I played this instrument, I was struck by it's ability to remain soft and sweet as an acoustic, then get as crunchy as any solid body electric. In conclusion, as an acoustic lefthand guitar, this is a standout as well as a terrific value. As a lefthanded electric guitar, the possibilities are endless.

Takamine ETN-10C-LH – When the best is required, this is one of the best in acoustic/electric lefthand guitars.