Firstly apologies to Luke
@luked86_ as I should have bought it from him….
So I’m in town today and thought I’d pop in to my friendly local shop that sells all kinds of audio/guitar/records etc (Westlake Audio). I’ve known Paul (the owner) for donkey’s years and bought countless bits of gear from him over the years. Up on a hanger I spot Luke’s old Tak AN45. Now I didn’t buy it from Luke as I didn’t think I could play it without fretboard dots/markers….but it’s so nice I couldn’t pass up the opportunity…so it came home with me. It has the Takamine soundhole pickup in the case (but I won’t be needing it)
Anyways….pics
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@TheMadMick thanks
Back on thread, I very nearly took the plunge on this Takamine a while ago, but got hit by an unexpected bill. It’s gorgeous.
(Note: I say "fanbois" deliberately, meaning by that term the people who mindlessly barrack for their brand as if it was a football team - doesn't seem to matter whether it's a guitar or a toaster or a car or a camera or a pair of jeans, fanbois will gush over it and rubbish everything else regardless of facts or reason. Nothing wrong with being a "fan" or even a "fanboy" (as opposed to being a "fanboi") - hell, I'm a huge Guild fan myself. Pretty keen on Martins too.)
I have eight guitars at present. Between them they have four dovetail necks, two bolt-ons, and two Spanish heels. They are all good 'uns.
Re the fretboard dots:
(1) I have heard it (rather unkindly) said that if you are looking at the fretboard markers then you are holding it wrong. It seems a bit of a harsh point of view, but fair.
(2) Does it have side markers? Playing my upside-down leftie I really miss the side markers. Still haven't got used to it.
(3) Playing with a capo does my head in - all the markers are in the wrong place!
(4) A luthier could add side markers quickly and easily for a few quid if it bothers you enough.
Point 2, yes it does have side dots.
Point 4, I live close to Brook guitars, so I feel a visit may well be on the cards.
(A visit there could be quite expensive.)