Classical Tone With a Stage-Ready Edge
There's something about a nylon-string acoustic-electric that just invites you to sit down and play — whether you're working through a Bach piece, comping over a bossa nova groove, or just noodling around on a lazy afternoon. The Takamine EC132C is one of those guitars that quietly earns a devoted following. It pairs the warm, articulate character of a classical instrument with the practicality of an onboard preamp, and throws in a cutaway so you're never left stranded up the neck.
This is a used example with some cosmetic issues (noted below), but the bones are solid Takamine Pro Series: spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and a CT-4B preamp that's been trusted by performing players for decades. If you've been looking for an entry point into nylon-string acoustic-electric playing without paying new prices, this is worth a close look.
This Takamine EC132C is in Good condition. The guitar is fully functional and will go through a full tech set up prior to shipping. It has a small ding on top and at neck heel, normal play wear noted. Please review the photos carefully for full condition.
Tonewoods That Deliver Classical Character
The EC132C's spruce top brings brightness and clarity to the nylon-string voice — you get definition and projection that lets individual notes ring through cleanly in a mix. Paired with rosewood back and sides, the result is a tone that leans rich and resonant, with smooth high-end response that nylon strings are known for. It's a traditional combination for a reason: the two woods complement each other well across the full frequency range.
The rosewood fingerboard adds to the playing feel — smooth, dense, and comfortable under bare fingertips, which matters on a classical where you're typically playing without picks. The mahogany neck provides a stable, balanced platform that's easy to navigate.
The Cutaway Changes Everything Live
Classical guitars are typically full-body instruments without a cutaway, which can make those upper frets feel like a stretch. Takamine solved that with the EC132C's single rounded cutaway design, giving you clean access to the higher positions without sacrificing the classical body aesthetic. If you're playing lead lines, jazz voicings, or pieces that venture into the upper register, this matters in a real-world way.
The CT-4B preamp system is mounted on the shoulder and features a three-band graphic EQ, a volume control slider, and a built-in chromatic tuner. It's a straightforward and reliable system — you can dial in your tone before you hit the stage and trust it to stay put.
Pro Series Build Quality
The EC132C is part of Takamine's Pro Series line, the same family that built the brand's reputation for stage-ready classical instruments. The gloss natural finish lets the natural wood grain show through cleanly, and the guitar carries classic design elements like a marquetry rosette and gold classical tuners that look the part. The mahogany neck includes a dual-action truss rod — an uncommon feature on classical guitars — so the neck can be adjusted to compensate for humidity and seasonal changes, keeping playability consistent year-round.
Nylon-string players who've spent time on traditional classicals will notice how thoughtfully this guitar bridges classical construction with practical performance features. Players coming from steel-string acoustics will find the wider nut and softer string tension a genuinely different experience — one that opens up a whole different vocabulary of tones and techniques.
Product Features:
- Body: Classical cutaway body shape
- Top: Spruce
- Back & Sides: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany with dual-action truss rod
- Electronics: CT-4B preamp with 3-band graphic EQ, volume slider, and built-in chromatic tuner
- Strings: Nylon (classical tie-bridge configuration)
- Finish: Gloss Natural
- Tuners: Gold classical tuners
- Rosette: Marquetry
Brand: Takamine
Model: EC132C
SKU: U-EC132C|89020073
Condition: Used
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