We are pleased to announce the new annual limited edition LTD2023 Santa Fe 30th Anniversary. Takamine was one of the first-ever guitar manufacturers that decided to introduce CNC routers and lasercutting machines in its production. With the aid of (at that moment) state of the art technology, ESF93, the very first SANTA FE model, was created fusing new technology and old-school handcraftsmanship. In keeping with the tradition of Santa Fe models, LTD2023 has vibrant turquoise inlays that celebrate the art and culture of the Southwest. 30 years after the creation of the first SANTA FE model, LTD2023 will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the SANTA FE series. A special strap dedicated to Santa Fe design will be included in the semi-hard case.
Santa Fe 30th Anniversary
ESF-93 was a limited edition model which had been a pioneer of current Takamine’s Santa Fe series model that has designs featuring the Native American culture.
For pouring this image into the characteristic rosette inlays made by parts in a fan shape, the essential machine we had to try is a laser cutting technique.
At the same time, we had to introduce a CNC routing machine to create an unconventional ditch to fit the accurately laser crafted rosette parts into, unlike the old school circle cutting rosette hole which is grooved by a circle cutter.
Since 30 years ago, the daybreak to adopt the highly precise crafting machines in the world of acoustic guitar making, it was affected a big part in guitar designing later on. We would proudly ntroduce the latest guitar with these designings and technics as our brand new Santa Fe model LTD2023.
The general theme of “PEACE” is told by the symbols of “BROKEN ARROW” and “CROSS ARROW”, high-grade timbers to use for the body and decorations are the best design of this LTD2023 as refined Santa Fe.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL LTD2023
SHAPE NEX CUTAWAY
TOP SOLID CEDAR
BACK SOLID SILKY OAK
SIDES SILKY OAK
NECK/SCALE MAHOGANY/644MM
STRINGS D’ADDARIO EXP-16
PREAMP CTF-2N
FINISH GLOSS NATURAL
CASE SH500A (SEMI-HARD)