Takamine EF508KC

This is the Takamine EF508KC.
Guitar is provided with the kind courtesy of Davis Guitar Singapore
www.davisguitar.com/Takamine-...
Features include a fully bound body and fretboard, finished in natural gloss accentuating the exquisite grain structure of the Koa. The mahogany neck is joined to the body with a traditional, ultra strong dovetail joint. Dual action adjustable tension rod keeps the guitar playing true no matter what the environment.
Includes Takamine’s CT4B II preamp system paired with the unique Palathetic™ under-saddle pickup for peerless amplified response. The highly acclaimed CT4B II preamp system with three-band EQ, volume control and built-in tuner.
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Recorded with the T-Bone SCT800
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
on
Digital Performer 9.5
"Angel Hair"
Original melody composition by © Jonathan Koh

[@michaelstone4638]

I loved this guitar This were my first Acoustic then when started to gig Man it was so much fun A great guitar Great playing there Jonathan

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice! Thank you ✌️❤️

[@jackcollins5818]

Jonathan I always love your playing it just relaxes me keep making the good videos bro

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Jack ✌️❤️

[@AnotherJoe]

Nice, thanks Jonathan!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@pumpkinking5174]

Have owned a few Takamine acoustics, always well built solid guitars. Think I'll buy another!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Person Of Interest nice ❤️✌️

[@emersonsoares8823]

Perfect!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@practicerepo]

It's been 2 yrs now - and I still love it, as It was a gift from my wife. Quality built? I'd say yes, Jon showed/proved that already. I've played a few high-end guitars costing double what this one will set you back and we have a clear winner, but I play for a hobby, not a living. Now I won't recommend this guitar anymore. I do feel a little burned to find out it is not an all-solid wood guitar, which at one time I thought it was. Shame on you Takamine for not posting "laminate" on you're website's specs. That is misleading to people (my trust is broken) and that in the end, it's bad for business. Thanks for making me look like a dick.....by the way. Let me say - It won't happen again, I'm done with Takamine now, and I will tell everyone. I don't think the music shop told her either. They cheated her too, I was happy she made the effort and she was happy to see me happy, but hindsight is 20/20 as they say. When she asks me, what I want for Christmas or my birthday, I'll ask for another nice watch. I will choose the guitar myself from now on.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool.. thanks for sharing!!✌️❤️

[@gibsonlg2453]

What laminat back and sides? Solid top?

[@tomdameek]

I think I’ll have to check your channel regularly as I’m not getting notifications on all you uploads. That’s a lovely dulcet toned acoustic Jon. It would definitely suit my tiny hands 😂😂 I could listen for hours. You look extra comfortable playing it. God bless you 😊❤️👍👏👏👏

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Tom Corr hmmm no notifications?? It seems to be happening a lot these days ✌️❤️

[@tomdameek]

Jon it’s not all notifications. Most times I get them all then on other occasions I miss maybe 50% and they aren’t in my inbox. It’s not just your channel it happens with most of my subbed channels. All of them are set to “notify all” too. But all I have to do is check your channel for missed ones. 😀👍👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Tom Corr ah... 🤣

[@mastercheif117ize]

I used to have the Ef 508-C I bought in Roswell, NM in ‘98.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice ✌️❤️

[@kosiekoos9408]

Nice.playing Jon.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

thank you

[@gailreineke7186]

I’ve owned a white special edition Takamine for 29 years. It’s the best guitar ever ... the ST 26.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice ✌💚

[@wawan_kurniawanstones8305]

Kesini gara gara alip ba ta beli gitar merk takamine ef508kc, pengen tau suaranya.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌♥

[@ElcanaldeReyesManuel]

Muy buen aporte

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️🤓✌️

[@cliffordrollins6888]

Jonathan, you sure play good, how long have you been playing?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

A long time brother..✌💙

[@JeffBruns]

Hi Jon. I truly love the sound of this guitar indeed, and also the way you play is truly outstanding; thanks for sharing your talent with us, your subscribers. I would very much like to ask the question that so many people are asking about this guitar but I have yet to hear a honest "solid" answer. So here goes Jon: Is the "Figured" KOA top, back and sides "Solid" KOA wood or is it Laminated KOA wood? When this question is asked, the most popular way it's actually been answered is that it doesn't mean "Solid" wood or Laminated wood at all. It is simply referring to the gorgeous grain of the KOA wood on this guitar. But no one that I'm aware of has even come close to actually answering such a simple question. Is the Takamine EF508KC in fact "Solid" KOA wood or is it Laminated KOA wood. It could be Jon that you may have yourself experienced a dodge to this question and you too were not properly answered?? Thanks for considering my question Jon and please, don't stop making videos because they have all been very entertaining, instructional and above all, valuable. Best regards, Jeff. 🤗

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

It’s been a while.. but I believe it’s solid Koa not laminated ✌️❤️

[@JeffBruns]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Hi Jon. So I finally heard back from Sweetwater Musical Instruments, which is where I purchase 95% of my musical instruments from, and they've informed me that the Top, Sides & Back are all Laminated. One review of the guitar the guy said that once he found that it was all Laminated that he was going to return it. But he played it once, and decided it sounded so good, that he was going to definitely keep it. Pretty cool, eh?? 😃 Thanks, Jeff B.

[@davideskelin8266]

Beautiful guitar, balanced sound. Your right, good electronics, but old school. I have one and it goes through batteries a bit faster than I like, but works ok. Cool tube on that guitar would be incredible!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes.. out error be a great add on✌️❤️

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

You can take out this preamp, get a CoolTube preamp separately, and put it in. (The pre-amp fitting for all pro series Takamine guitars is the same.) If you're a recording artist, or a touring artist, I think that's a great idea, that allows you to use one guitar with various preamps in just a few minutes.. Tell me which other manufacturer offers the same? I think none else.

[@arielty7879]

I have mine pure KOA, the sound is solid but less bass when not using the the built in pickup ( as I understand bec it's a solid wood), as I compared vs. my Martin, I still keep it as it is a beautiful guitar to play with...

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks for the info!

[@tb1235]

This guitar is all laminate including the top which can hinder bass response. It's beautiful but laminate. It would probably be 4K+ if it was solid Koa.

[@peterpigna9505]

Takamine grandi chitarre che non hanno niente da invidiare niente alle americane

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Verissimo!!✌♥

[@maisumze]

Hi Jonathan, your work is excellent. I'm in doubt between this Takamine Koa and a Taylor 210. I'm afraid Takamine is all Laninate in Koa and nothing solid. I want the guitar to play acoustic and preferably for a lifetime or a large part of it. What do you say? The two will cost exactly the same price.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Well.. what I’ll say is that whatever sounds great will always be a candidate for consideration irregardless of the make. Oh course the cost is singing to think about too✌️❤️

[@maisumze]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thank you for answering my question !!! I'm asking you because, unfortunately, I can't personally test it. I will buy over the internet. I had a Taylor 310 and I know its sound and its sturdy construction. But this koa takamine seems to me to be very beautiful but I don't know how it is built. I am afraid that he is totally koa laminate. Not even the top of it is solid. As you have one in hand

[@MarianoPerez]

@@maisumze Takamine guitars in the pro series have excellent build quality that rivals or often exceeds those of American made guitars. I can't speak to their G series, but if it is a pro series takamine (EF models and all) you have nothing to worry about in terms of build quality. Honestly, if you find a guitar that speaks to you, excites you, and makes you play, then get that guitar no matter who makes it or what materials they use. Find something that excites you. If you want an all solid koa that won't break the bank, you can often find Yamaha's ac4k and a4k for around 1.5K USD. But this guitar looks amazing. I have a difficult time not buying anymore guitars :(...

[@bleufishtv]

Did you ever decide? The Taylor 210 is laminated also but Taylor calls it layered. I have an ef381 from 82 and it’s a beautiful guitar sound and plays great and nice thin neck that’s easy to play.

[@mastercheif117ize]

Is the song one of yours? Awesome. Is it standard tuning

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes it is my composition.. and yes.. standard tuning ✌️❤️

[@maemulyana2436]

I will save up first to buy a Takamine Alip Ba Ta series guitar 🤗.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@JamesSmith-zs8fl]

I have one. It is beautiful and sound really nice. I like it except that the Bass response of the Pre-amp. It is too much and I have to cut it all of the way back and boost the mids. I also experience feed back from other instruments that have caused me to unplug. I'm not sure of the dynamics of that feed back, but my other Guitars played in the same group do not have the same problem.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@goodkine]

hi jonathan, i want to purchase this model... perhaps you can elaborate on the sound without amplification... im looking for a good sounding "in the room" model and was told Koa wood has a unique sound and gradually "opens up over time" which i am not sure how that works... i like a full bass string (e, a, and d) resonance and my concern in from listening to you play, that this guitar has a more tinny sound like some other takamine models... does this "koa wood" guitar give you any indication it is extra exceptional for just acoustic, no plug in play...? or is the wood not that big a factor... the best "in the room" guitar i have played was a Santa Cruz... but i am very loyal to takamine... please help to elaborate the resonance for this model, particularly the bass strings... mahalo

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You can tell by the video when I mic it up.. guitar had been returned to the shop

[@goodkine]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud mahalo for your response and your time. you are an eloquent teacher. i believe i have to let some things go to meet my soulmate. it is a difficult journey to find quality bass resonance under 2K, i am still walking the path.

[@practicerepo]

Superb !

[@briancamp6547]

Aside from the laurel vs rosewood fretboard, what other differences are there between this model and the Takamine GN77KCE NEXC? Love love love this guitar but trying to decide if it warrants the $850 price difference. Someone tell me it’s worth it!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

Takamine's G-line guitars, which are not made in Japan, use a different range of preamps. This guitar EF508KC is made in Japan; you can put any Takamine's pro-level preamp in it, say the CoolTube preamp, and it will sound even better when plugged in. So when you buy a pro level guitar Tak made in Japan, the possibilities with that guitar are endless. There are other details that justify the price difference, like: attention to detail, finishing, higher grade materials used, etc. With guitars, it is small details that make a big difference in playability and tone.

[@wjdavey3]

❤️🎵🎶🎵🎶👍🎵🎶🙏❤️😎

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@KevinRocksTV]

Can you please put this song on spotify?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Will see what I can do.. please subscribe so that you will know when I have put it up✌️❤️

[@Marcos_____]

where can i listen to the full track from the beginning ?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I dont get your meaning? The song I played?

[@Marcos_____]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud I mean the song from 0:12 to 1:40. Spotify or something ?

[@JasonColannino]

Do you think this guitar has a full deep sound to it?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes it does✌💙

[@practicerepo]

Very nice guitar - a real beauty. I hope you were able to get one.

[@JonRaffety]

Wish i hadn't sold my EN40C..... oh well live & learn (hopefully LOL!)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol✌️❤️

[@freedotnet]

What country is it made in

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Japan✌️❤️

[@juana1483]

KOA plywood sounds fairly good

[@practicerepo]

It is not plywood - do your homework !

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@Guitarman20]

Is the neck very thick? Is it a baseball bat? ;-) I'm looking for a Takamine with a flat neck. 42,5mm saddle is perfect for my small hands.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

no its not...do a search buddy✌❤

[@practicerepo]

Very nice neck, the best guitar on my rack.

[@gibsonlg2453]

Solid top wood? All solid wood guitar?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes

[@philipshergold4771]

Fantastic review as always Jonathan! I've always loved Takamine guitars there's just nothing that sounds quite like them. I love my budget GD20-NS (check out my channel if you ever find yourself bored). It's fantastic for beginners to the more advanced players. I always recommend it to people who are starting to learn.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you !✌♥

[@JasonColannino]

Is this solid KOA?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I suppose so.. figured koa means grains are more visible✌️

[@JasonColannino]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud is the body size smaller than a dreadnought? Or maybe considered a mini jumbo

[@tb1235]

No, all laminate (figured to make it look nice).

[@yovanycordero396]

@@JasonColannino it is indeed a mini jumbo body

[@practicerepo]

@@tb1235 Do you know what your talking about ? Are you kidding me - This wood is very rare, grows only in Hawaii and no place else in the world.

[@bobdonovan4505]

nice t u

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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