Pre-Owned Takamine P5DC Acoustic Guitar

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Meet the Pre-Owned Takamine P5DC — a Pro Series 5 dreadnought cutaway that blends prestige, performance and reliability. This isn’t just another used guitar — in the right hands it’s a stage‑worthy workhorse with a lot of character left to give.

The P5DC sits in Takamine’s higher tier for a reason. Its solid spruce top gives crisp articulation and lively response, while the solid rosewood back (with rosewood sides) adds warmth, depth and richness. The Venetian cutaway gives you access into the upper frets without sacrificing body resonance.

Tonally, this is a guitar built to respond and sing. The voice is balanced across treble, mid and bass — dynamic enough to push into louder realms without losing clarity, yet expressive in softer, fingerstyle passages.

Onboard, you’ll find Takamine’s CTP‑3 CoolTube (or CT4/CT4‑DX depending on year) preamp paired with their Palathetic under‑saddle pickup system. You get control over EQ (bass, mid, treble), volume, and feedback suppression — plus an integrated tuner — so it’s gig‑ready the moment you plug in. If patched in via PA, the electric tone stays natural and connected to the wood’s character.

The neck is made of mahogany with an asymmetrical profile (a bit thinner on the bass side) to better match how our hands naturally wrap the neck. Fingerboard is rosewood with “dot‑in‑dot” abalone inlays. Premium touches include a split bone saddle for intonation, ivoroid binding with dark purfling, gold hardware, bone nut, and a glossy natural finish that highlights the wood grain beautifully.

Because this is a pre‑owned instrument, expect a few signs of life — light playing marks, possibly minor fret wear, and maybe a renewed setup. But when taken care of, a Takamine P5DC in good used condition often offers excellent value compared to new. (New retail prices from dealers sit quite high.)

For Irish players looking for a reliable acoustic‑electric that covers singer‑songwriter, folk, country, or even rock ballads — this guitar is a remarkably versatile pick. It has the tone and pedigree, plus that “broken‑in” charm that only gentle use can give.

Features

• Solid spruce top with scalloped “X” bracing — lively, responsive voicing

• Solid rosewood back with rosewood sides — warmth, sustain, tonal richness

• Mahogany neck with asymmetrical profile for ergonomic comfort

• Rosewood fingerboard with abalone “dot‑in‑dot” inlays

• 20 frets, Venetian cutaway for upper fret access

• Takamine’s CoolTube (e.g. CTP‑3) or CT4/CT4‑DX preamp + Palathetic under‑saddle pickup

• 3‑band EQ (bass / mid / treble), built‑in tuner, feedback filters

• Split bone saddle + bone nut for accurate intonation

• Deluxe binding, purfling, gold hardware

• Gloss natural finish