TAKAMINE Limited-2011 IKI

Please read the following carefully. THIS IS A PRE-ORDER LISTING FOR THE TAKAMINE LIMITED 2001 SHOWN BELOW,  DELIVERY APPROX LATE APRIL. IF THE ETA CHANGES, I WILL EMAIL YOU TO CONFIRM. PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED IF YOU EXPECT IT TO SHIP BEFORE THAT. PAYMENT NEEDS TO BE DONE @ CLOSE OF THE SALE, TO INSURE IT IS RESERVED. If you're uncomfortable waiting that long, feel free to check back closer to arrival time, but they WILL be gone by then.  THANKS! Takamine is one of the better known names in acoustic guitars, and for good reason. In their own words, "crafted from the finest handpicked tonewoods, hand-crafted by expert luthiers, all providing players with an unmatched excellence and surprising affordability". Couldn't have said it better myself. All of our Takamine guitars are sold w/ their full factory warranty, and shipping is FREE IN THE CONT US. Every year Takamine does their Limited model and this year they've outdone themselves. This LTD-2001 Spirit of Iki model (includes factory case) features a nNex Cutaway body shape w/ a solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and mahogany sides, kimono cloth rosette, ebony fingerboard w/ goldfish inlays, gold tuners, scalloped bracing, and the Cool Tube preamp. It's an on-board tube preamp with bass and treble tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and chromatic tuner. Here's Takamines' official statement on it........   Created in the spirit of Iki, which is the traditional aesthetic ideal that seeks to promote an emotional connection between the person and the object, the LTD 2011 is this year's offering in the continuing LTD Series from Takamine Guitars. The unique feature sets on this instrument will be offered only this year and never appear together again.This fine instrument is based on our NEX, small jumbo platform which is designed for impeccable balance across the entire playable range. The voice is sweet and expressive and not only blends nicely with a singer but will happily respond to more aggressive playing techniques with boldness and clarity.Aside from the impressive musical character of the guitar there is the visually stunning application of shell and fabric brought to life in the form of Asian goldfish swimming about in the deep, Indigo burst finish of the soundboard. Ripples are depicted by an artfully crafted inlay consisting of gold string that is traditionally used to wrap gifts given at weddings and used to symbolize the gift givers wishes of good health and fortune.   Please EMail w/ any questions.  Thanks.