The Takamine EF340S-TT "Thermal Top" acoustic guitar uses the classic non-cutaway dreadnought body shape and a special process for the top wood to give this guitar a broken-in vintage sound straight from the factory. The spruce top is baked at a low temperature in a low-oxygen environment, a process known as torrefaction, yielding a balanced tone and a quick, dry response that'll have you leaving your prized vintage instruments at home. Solid American mahogany back and sides round out the tone of this instrument, producing a deep and powerful sound that fits into nearly all styles of music. The built-in Takamine "Palathetic" pickup and TLD-2 preamp system take this great sound and transmit it beautifully to your amplifier or the PA when it's time to hit the stage.