Takamine TP-4TD Dual Input G Series Preamp / New

Takamine TP-4TD Dual Input "G" Series Preamp

This listing is for ONE (1) new TP-4TD PreAmp, does not include any item used for reference in the description pictures.

Also includes 1 preamp removal tool and TP-4TD Owners Manual.

This PreAmp is covered by Takamine Electronics One-Year Limited Warranty and will be sent with warranty registration card.

This warranty is applicable only to the original purchaser, it is non-transferable.

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Features:

Battery Check Indicator Light

Tuner ON/OFF

3 Band EQ

Gain Control

Dual Pickup Inputs

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This preamp is designed for use in Takamine G Series guitars only!

The PreAmp DOES NOT come with a mounting chassis.

The PreAmp Mounting Chassis is installed at the Takamine factory during the guitar manufacturing process; if your guitar does not currently have a Mounting Chassis installed please do not order this PreAmp as you will have no way to insert it into the guitar.

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The difference between the TP-4TD and TP-E or TP-4T PreAmps is the “D”  It stands for “DUAL” not “digital” which so many people seem to think.

TP-4TD has TWO (2) INPUTS for a “SPLIT SADDLE” system,

TP-E & TP-4T have ONE (1) INPUT for use with a “STRAIGHT SADDLE” system.

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Older Takamine preamps TV3N, TK4NT, TS-1, TS-2, PT007S, etc. are a different size and shape than the TP-4TD and are located in a different location on the guitars side; the mounting chassis of these preamps WILL NOT accommodate the TP-4TD preamp.

The TP-4TD preamp is designed for use in “G” Series model guitars and are not compatible* with Pro Series Takamine guitars made in Japan.

* Pro Series Takamine guitars feature the palathetic pickup which plugs in via a Male RCA plug,

“G” series Takamine guitars have a pickup which plugs in via a 2.5mm (close to 3/32) Mono Male plug.

If your guitar already has an RCA jack it means the guitar is a PRO-Model Takamine Instrument with a true "PALATHETIC" pickup - I would encourage you to replace your preamp with a PRO-Series Preamp like the CTP-3, CT4-DX or CT4B-II to realize your guitars true sonic potential!

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Special Notice:

Have just one broken tuner ?

AddictedToToneInc may have a single Machine Head for sale.

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Please check out the AddictedToToneInc REVERB store for other unusual hard to find and custom made items for musicians who are serious about their tone!

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Sometimes in this fast paced electronics driven world we lose touch with the “humanity” that is represented by all of the internet listings, fax and e-mail numbers.

I am a real person; I am not just a number.

I welcome your questions and speaking with you personally.

Tonefully - William "Bill" Sutherland   / AddictedToToneInc / Mr. Takamine USA

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Tested 100%

The item you are purchasing is inspected and tested before they are shipped to make absolutely sure everything is working 100%

Time is taken to check new product when it arrives from Takamine; electronic components pass through another more thorough audio and electronics test before being packaged and shipped.

The vintage preamps and used components sold by AddictedToToneInc pass through this same testing process.

Non electronic parts like Tuners, Nuts, Saddles are carefully inspected and tested; any part that requires assembly is assembled.

Many sellers do not possess a working knowledge of the Takamine equipment they are selling and simply send merchandise without examining the item being sold.

As a guitarist, artist and former touring musician I understand how important this equipment is to the individual purchasing it; most of my customers are casual players but for some of my clients the part being purchased is needed for work and making a livelihood - an extended downtime can make for some potentially hungry days!

My endeavors are not approached as a mere "numbers game" or how many boxes of product I can move, for me it is much more personal, most of my clients work very hard for their money; I appreciate and respect the fact they have chosen me to do business with.

Takamine does a fabulous job with their electronics and there are very few incidents of manufacturer defect; very, very few incidents but it does happen.

It is much easier for me to check the product for the customer before it is sent rather than wasting time discovering a defective part after it has shipped; this is how I have always operated; it takes more of a commitment but my clients appreciate it – they know they can trust me to do the job right!

Maybe I am just "old school" but this is the way I feel it should be done.

I have designed, created and employ special testing equipment for the Takamine preamps and electronic components because it is your reputation as well as mine at stake when you walk on stage!

AddictedToToneInc hosts a special Facebook page that specializes in the science and use of the Takamine technology exclusively for our Takamine clients.

Thank you,

William “Bill” Sutherland   / AddictedToToneInc / Mr. Takamine USA

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SHIPPING

 I package items VERY well and ship very promptly!

If you are having your item delivered to a temporary living address: Hotel, Motel, Day Suite etc. remember to notify the front desk receiving personnel of the expected delivery.

Make sure the name listed on the package is also attached to the establishments guest registry. If the recipients name on the package does not match a name in the guest registry there is no way for the establishment to know who the delivery is meant for.

Addicted To Tone Inc will only ship to an REVERB approved address.

Make sure the address you have given REVERB as your shipment destination is correct and contains no mistakes.

Changes to a shipping address or the recipients name cannot be made after an item has been purchased.

Providing the proper shipping information is the responsibility of the purchaser.

I ship very quickly, after the package has been processed changes to the shipment cannot be made.

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RETURNS

AddictedToToneInc does not accept returns.

The item listed in this ad is designed to improve the tone

of your Takamine guitar or for replacing a defective component.

I can help you diagnose the problem with your Takamine system.

Please contact me before you order an item you do not actually need.

AddictedToToneInc does not accept returns because of a third parties ineptitude, specifically “repair technicians” that do not know how to properly diagnose possible defects of the individual components used in the Takamine electronic system.

AddictedToToneInc checks each component for possible electronic defect

when the new product is received from Takamine and verifies its working condition once again before it is shipped.

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Shipping time:

AddictedToToneInc ships very quickly, usually the same day an order was placed excluding weekends, USPS holidays, inclement weather events that adversely affect road conditions and orders received after 3:00pm EST.

Items are inspected, tested and well packaged by me personally after the item is handed over to the shipping agency delivery is out of my control.

Thank you for understanding, your order will be appreciated; well packaged and dispatched very quickly.

As a gigging and touring guitarist I understand how important these items are!

William “Bill” Sutherland / AddictedToToneInc 

Photographic and written work presented in this listing are property of AddictedToToneInc. Any portion of its use without permission is copyright infringement and will be reported as a violation of posting regulations.

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As you may or may not know...

Since the early 70's KAMAN Music was the sole distributer of Takamine guitars in the U.S.A.

Recently ESP Guitars and Takamine Guitars announced a partnership in which Takamine instruments will be distributed exclusively exclusively through ESP Guitars in the U.S.A.

This new distribution partnership began in March 2015.

Because of this new chapter in American Takamine history some printed materials have yet to be revised for the new ESP distributorship. For this reason, this sale is for preamp only, it does not come with printed owners manual or glamour box.

Your PreAmp will be sent very carefully and safely packaged.