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Thin-bodied Acoustic-electric with Robust Tone





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The Takamine TSP-158C12 was created to combine playing comfort with a modern, robust acoustic character. The thinline body is made with premium tonewoods to give you the best tone possible, and the arched back and sides are made with maple, which lends a bright and lively sound with a boosted midrange. A solid Sitka spruce top rounds out the body, giving this acoustic some serious power and punch. And when it's time to plug in, a Takamine CT-IIIN preamp enables your natural acoustic character to shine through onstage. With its powerful acoustic character and standout plugged-in tone, this acoustic-electric proves that you can have your cake and eat it too. Give the Takamine TSP-158C12 a try today!





Thinline body delivers big sound in a comfortable package





The Takamine TSP-158C12 has a wafer-thin body that is comfortable for all players and playing styles. When guitarists at Sweetwater put the TSP-158C12 through its paces, they discovered that it has a hard-hitting punch under heavy picking, but when played with the fingers, it showcased an articulate attack with a delicate high-end sheen. The secret to it's powerful yet versatile sound is the arched-back design. This construction technique strengthens the projection to create a bigger sound in a smaller package. We are confident that you'll love the Takamine TSP-158C12 as much as we did.





Premium tonewoods lend a pleasing tone





Takamine is dedicated to coaxing out the best possible tone from each instrument that leaves the factory. The TSP-158C12 is no exception. The arched back is made from maple, a tonewood that's prized for its signature brightness and strong projection. Meanwhile, a solid Sitka spruce top adds extra punch and musical harmonic overtones. You'll be impressed by how the neck makes quick runs feel effortless. An ebony fingerboard rounds out the design to add extra snap and a smooth, polished feel. All in all, the Takamine TSP-158C12 creates a sweet, pleasing tone that your ears will absolutely love.





Onboard electronics help you take the stage with confidence





For standout performance, the TSP-158C12 is loaded with Takamine CT-IIIN electronics. This preamp sits on the upper bout of your acoustic and has excellent features that performers love. Tone-shaping is handled by the built-in 3-band EQ with Bass, Mid, and Treble controls. The integrated notch filter cuts down on unwanted feedback, ensuring that your signal remains clean and clear. And if you're not a fan of headstock tuners, you're in luck. This preamp has an onboard tuner that eliminates the need for an external tuner.





Takamine TSP-158C 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Thinline body combines the comfort of an electric guitar with the tone of an acoustic guitar


Maple back and sides create a bright and lively tone


Arched back strengthens projection


Onboard CT-IIIN electronics deliver clear plugged-in tone with feedback suppression


Solid Sitka spruce top adds extra punch


Maple neck plays quickly


Ebony fingerboard feels smooth-as-glass under your fingers


Integrated tuner eliminates the need for a headstock tuner