Lot 428

Takamine TS97C Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar with Onboard EQ – Made in Korea

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Takamine TS97C Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar with Onboard EQ – Made in Korea
Takamine TS97C Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar with Onboard EQ – Made in Korea
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Takamine TS97C Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar with Onboard EQ – Made in Korea

Current Bid: $5

(1 Bid)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

Offered is a Takamine TS97C acoustic-electric cutaway guitar, crafted in Korea and equipped with factory electronics for both acoustic performance and amplified versatility. Bearing Takamine's respected name, this model reflects the company's longstanding reputation for producing reliable, stage-ready acoustic instruments favored by professional performers and discerning enthusiasts alike. Featuring a comfortable single-cutaway body design, the TS97C provides excellent upper-fret access while maintaining the warm, balanced tonal qualities expected from a quality acoustic guitar. The natural gloss top is complemented by attractive multi-ply binding, an ornate multi-ring rosette, and distinctive diamond fingerboard inlays that lend the instrument an elegant visual presence. Factory-installed onboard electronics include an integrated preamp with adjustable Gain, Bass, Middle, and Treble sliders, allowing the player to easily shape tone for live performance or recording applications. This feature has made Takamine instruments especially popular among working musicians, where dependable plugged-in performance is essential. Takamine, founded in Japan in the late 1950s, has become one of the world's premier acoustic guitar manufacturers and pioneered many innovations in acoustic-electric amplification. Their instruments have been trusted by countless internationally recognized recording artists and touring professionals for decades due to their exceptional reliability, comfortable playability, and balanced acoustic voice. The Korean-built Takamine models have earned an enthusiastic following for their excellent craftsmanship and outstanding value, offering many of the design elements found on the company's higher-end Japanese production. An attractive and versatile acoustic-electric guitar equally suited for stage performance, home recording, or everyday enjoyment, representing one of Takamine's respected imported offerings.

  • Literature: Takamine Product Catalogs; Takamine Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications; Kaman Music Product Literature; Takamine Owner's Manuals.
  • Circa: Late 1990s to Early 2000s.
  • Condition: Pre-owned. Overall good vintage condition with moderate cosmetic wear consistent with age and regular use. Visible finish scratches, scuffs, edge wear, and handling marks are present throughout the body, with noticeable finish wear on the top and sides. Gold-tone hardware exhibits expected oxidation and finish loss. Electronics are present; operational status has not been tested. Guitar is being offered as photographed. A professional setup and fresh strings are recommended to optimize playability.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 + $50