Takamine PTU40K, natural koa finish, made in Japan 1994. I love this 90s era Tak stuff, and not many of their models get me as giddy as these gorgeous little parlours. Takamine call this body shape a New Yorker; it's similar to a Martin 00 or a Gibson LG-0, with a pretty compact shape and a 14th fret neck join. This one boasts a glorious top, back and sides all crafted from Hawaiian koa. Koa trees are so rare these days that you have to be a certified indigenous Hawaiian to even get permission to visit the couple of mountain slopes where they still grow. Koa has a pretty distinctive voice: abundant clarity and attack on the high end, with a dry and airy midrange and an understated, fast bass. It's very articulate and sweet, perfect for fingerstyle stuff especially. Needless to say: it looks outstanding too, those grain patterns are absolutely brimming with amazing detail. The Palathetic pickup system was top-end at the time, and it works very nicely; it's got separate sensors for each string and things come out sounding pretty balanced and warm. These seldom last long on the wall, so if you're tickled by this little cutie, I hope you're feeling decisive!

Model: Takamine PTU408K
Made: 1994, Sakashita Japan
Serial: 43040303
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: Hawaiian koa top, back and sides, parlour size, 356mm across, 104mm deep
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 24.8" scale, 12" radius, 43mm nut, 14th fret join, very soft V profile
Weight: 2.020kg
Mods: none
Pickup: CT-4Bii preamp + 'Palathetic' system
Accessories: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the end. The is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has light scuffs in the elbow area and back edge and some dimples in the middle of the body. The sides have dimples near the jack and on the bottom corner as well as some rub wear on the bottom shoulder. The front has a couple of small dents below the bridge, scuffs on the back edge and elbow area and some play wear on the shoulders and around the sound  hole.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Setup with 12/54 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only