Why Shop With Us?
Free Shipping
Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Learn More2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Contact Us for DetailsWe're Here for You
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.
Contact UsContact Us
Hablamos Español
866.226.2919
Hours:
MON - FRI 5 AM - 8 PM PT
SAT 6 AM - 6 PM PT
SUN 6 AM - 5 PM PT
Takamine EF450C NEX Thermal Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst
true trueMusician's Friend Rewards
This oversized item has special shipping requirements
Takamine EF450C NEX Thermal Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst
Oops!
- Free Shipping
- New
- Flexible Financing
- Lowest Price
Gold Coverage Protection
Protect your gear
Gold Coverage Protection
Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.
Gold Coverage Includes:
- Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks
- Normal wear and tear
- Power surges
- Dust, internal heat and humidity
Other plan features include:
- For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
- For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Musician's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax.
- Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement
- Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold
- Plans are renewable on new gear
*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions (Opens in new window) for program details
Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.
Vintage appeal meets modern innovation.
The Takamine EF450C NEX acoustic-electric guitar utilizes innovative Thermal Top technology to give you a bold, articulate tone right out of the box. Its solid spruce top is baked in a controlled high-heat, low-oxygen environment, speeding up the wood's aging process and imparting the warm, rich sound of a well-played vintage instrument.
Thermal Top Technology Ages Wood for Vintage Appeal
Takamine's innovative Thermal Top process bakes the EF450C NEX's solid spruce top in a controlled high-heat, low-oxygen chamber. This chemically ages the wood, modifying its resins and sugars to mimic the tonal qualities of a decades-old acoustic. The result is an instrument with the complex voice and supple feel of a vintage guitar, but without the wait.
Flame Maple Construction Produces Powerful Tone
The EF450C NEX's flame maple back and sides generate a bold, articulate tone with impressive projection. Maple is a traditional tonewood for violins and other orchestral stringed instruments and those same qualities translate beautifully to the acoustic guitar. The maple construction, combined with the resonant spruce top, gives this Takamine a crisp, punchy and well-balanced voice perfect for any musical style.
Flawless Playability and Resonance
The EF450C NEX's maple neck and ebony fingerboard provide a smooth, fast feel under your fingers. Its Venetian cutaway gives you full access to the upper frets, while Takamine's signature pinless bridge yields maximum resonance. You'll appreciate the guitar's comfortable 1.67" nut width and perfectly balanced weight as you shape chords and melodies.
Premium Electronics for Natural Amplification
Takamine's renowned Palathetic pickup system captures the EF450C NEX's acoustic properties with stunning realism. Paired with Takamine's TLD-2 Line Driver preamp, you have onboard tone controls to adjust the EQ and volume levels. Whether recording in the studio or performing on stage, the guitar's electronics will faithfully convey your playing dynamics and the subtleties of your technique.
Ornate Yet Tasteful Aesthetics
While the EF450C NEX produces a bold tone, its visuals remain refined. Hundreds of pieces of abalone and mother of pearl are inlaid in a delicate "Grass Flower" pattern across the fingerboard and headstock. The back and sides are crafted from highly figured flamed maple, beautifully bookmatched for an symmetrical appearance. Gold hardware, maple binding and a glossy brown sunburst finish complete the guitar's ornate yet tasteful look.
Features
- Thermal spruce top treated with high heat
- Maple back and sides with flame maple
- Ebony fingerboard and maple neck
- TLD-2 preamp and Palathetic pickup system
Order the Takamine EF450C Thermal Top guitar today.
EF450C NEX Thermal Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body- Shape: NEX Cutaway
- Top wood: Solid thermal spruce
- Back wood: Solid flame maple
- Side wood: Flame maple
- Wood: Maple
- Scale length: 25.35”
- Wood: Ebony
- Nut width: 1.875"
- Preamp: CT4B II Undersaddle Piezo
- EQ/Tuner: Yes, 3-band
- Orientation: Right handed
- Strings: 6
- Case: Soft-shell
Questions & Answers
Do you have questions about this product?
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.