Takamine TD-27, sunburst, made in Korea 1983. This is a cutie, I like it. Vintage Takamine stuff is always well made and pleasing to the eyes and ears, and while this isn't a particularly high end offering, it's still packing some gorgeous grain and heaps of tonal majesty. The sunburst looks great, it's yellowed and mellowed to a cool vintage hue. The back is where the real magic is: the flamed mahogany looks stunning, it's so cool. The sound is bright and shimmery with an understated, tuneful low end; it's balanced and bright and strums up a treat. This is a charming thing, it'll be an old friend in no time.

Model: Takamine TD-27
Made: Korea, 1983 (serial 35080220)
Finish: sunburst top, natural back and sides, gloss poly
Body: square shoulder dreadnought style shape, laminate spruce top, laminate mahogany back and sides
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, dovetail joint, 25.5" scale, 15" radius
Weight: 2.440kg
Pickup: none
Mods: none
Case: basic non-original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has no major marks but there are minor scuffs around the whole body, most notably in the elbow area, bottom edge and in the top shoulder edge. The sides have some minor scuffs on the top shoulder and elbow area and on the bottom bout, no major marks. The front has a couple of dents on the edge in the elbow area and bottom edge in the corner, as well as some dimples on the shoulders and some standard play wear on the guard and shoulders. Overall: very good condition (8/10).

Playing condition notes: action is moderately, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. The frets have some normal wear but are pretty even with no major issues, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 12/54 Moonshiners strings.