This beautiful NEX model is an addition to Takamine s growing TT Series of Thermal Top acoustics. The spruce tops are treated with high heat modifying the resins and sugars in the wood. This imparts a played in vintage tone and feel that is surprising in a brand new instrument. The EF450C TT BSB is a tastefully ornate instrument incorporating Grass Flower inlays made from hundreds of pieces of abalone and pearl. The neck is made of maple with an ebony fingerboard. The nut width is a comfortable 42.5mm width a fast and easy playing width. The body features beautifully flamed maple on the back and sides giving the player a bold and articulate voice. Like the other guitars in the TT Series it features the stealthy TLD-2 Line Driver preamp and Takamine s legendary Palathetic pickup system. Specifications: Body Style: NEX Cutaway Top: Solid Thermal Spruce Back: Solid Flame Maple Sides: Flame Maple Neck: Maple Finger Board: Ebony Nut Width: 42.5mm Scale Length: 644mm Width: 398mm Length: 1046mm Depth at End: 111mm Electronics: TLD-2 Line Driver Case: GC500 Finish: Gloss Brown Sunburst