The versatile dynamics and characteristically strong midrange of the classic orchestra-style model meet elegant styling smooth playability and state-of-the-art onboard electronics in the new Takamine Pro Series P3MC cutaway acoustic/electric. The solid cedar top features hand-scalloped X bracing and ivory binding with dark purfling and a gorgeous concentric-ring rosette with wood marquetry. An elegant Venetian cutaway offers optimum access to the upper registers. The unique Takamine split-saddle bone bridge provides faultless intonation and excellent acoustic coupling to the top. Other premium features include a solid sapele back mahogany neck rosewood fingerboard with wood “dot-in-dot” inlays gold tuners with amber buttons natural satin finish and the highly acclaimed CT4B II preamp system with three-band EQ volume control and built-in tuner. CT4B II Preamp Features The CT4B II preamp is designed for ease of use and purity of tone. The CT4B II consists of 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control a volume control slider and a built-in chromatic tuner. The 3 band EQ provides control over the bass (LOW) midrange (MID) and treble (HIGH) frequency response. With the sliders set at the midpoint (0) the electric signal from the guitar is evenly balanced across the frequency range. The desired tone is then dialed in by using the sliders to add or subtract frequency response as desired. Each frequency control slider will raise or lower the band response by +/-5db.