USED Takamine / LTD 96 Gloss Black [Manufactured in 1996]

This 1996 LIMITED EDITION model is characterized by the fantastical decoration on the body top and the inlays on the fingerboard.

This is the Takamine LTD-96. It features an Art Deco-style soundhole rosette combining abalone, padauk, and maple, as well as Art Deco-style inlays on the fingerboard. It is constructed with a solid spruce top, X-bracing, rosewood sides and back, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard.

The preamp has been replaced with the current CT-4BII (PTU) model, which includes a built-in tuner. This limited-edition model has garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally, and its excellent playability and wide range of tonal variations are among its key attractions.

Signs of use are visible (including discoloration, a whitish haze on the headstock and overall body, minor scratches and scuffs around the edges, wear and playing marks, picking marks, tool marks in various places on the back of the neck, and tarnish, pitting, and rust on metal parts and screws, among other cosmetic damage).

It was set up upon arrival (cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, preamp replacement). The frets are at a height that poses no issues for playing, and the truss rod can be adjusted in both tightening and loosening directions; operation has been confirmed up to ±60° (currently set slightly tight).

Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues with normal use

Serial Number: 34010629
Year of Manufacture: 1996
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Case: Hard Case
Truss Rod: Note: Tested up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no issues (some play remaining)
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String height (low-string side): 2.2 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
Strings at Setup: Galli Strings / .012-.054 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment

* As this is a pre-owned item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we do not guarantee that the values will be identical when the item arrives.

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