The CTP1 Series 1 Cool Tube Premp
Takamine has launched yet another revolutionary preamp system. For the first time ever acoustic guitar players can now get the warmth and clarity only a tube can provide from an onboard preamp system featuring a single tube operating only slighty above room tempreture. At this time the Cool Tube Preamps are available only as part of your purchase of a cool tube guitar.Cool Tube Models are available here.
The CTP-1 “Cool Tube”On-board tube preamp with bass and treble tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and chromatic tuner. The preamp was introduced at the January 2004 NAMM show in Anaheim, California is the most significant development in “on-board” acoustic signal processing since Takamine presented the Acoustic DSP, the industry’s first on-board “digital” acoustic guitar preamplifier in 1998. The Takamine CTP-1 “Cool Tube” preamp is an on-board acoustic- electric preamp that utilizes a 12AU7 dual triode vacuum tube.
Cool Tube Front Panel |
Cool Tube Back Panel- 12AU7 preamp tube |
The CTP-1 “Cool Tube” preamp gets its name from Takamine’s unique and new technology that runs the Tube at very low voltages, therefore the tube does not glow or produce high levels of heat. The tube actually runs at only two or three degrees above ambient, so there is no concern over the delicate tone woods being affected by radiant heat. With the Takamine CTP-1 “Cool Tube” preamp, the playing will be hot, the tone will be warm, and the tube always remains cool."Cool Tube the warmest tone you've ever heard".
Introducing the CTP1 / CTP2 Cool Tube Features
Takamine players will find a most useful array of features to enhance their recording or live performance applications when using the cool tube these are the features to bear in mind:(Now Available in CTP-2 Series two,
with faster warm up response)
- A chromatic tuner available at your fingertips keeps the guitar in tune.
- The tuner is capable of being calibrated from A438, to A445. An LED display reveals the note being played and directs the player with illuminated arrows that show sharp and flat.
- The EQ section utilizes a shelving, graphic EQ, which can cut or boost bass and treble frequencies.
- The mid range is shaped using a semi-parametric EQ section comprised of a rotary knob used to choose the mid point of the midrange frequency.
- The midrange frequency can be cut or boosted with the mid slider. The range of frequency covered by the rotary knob is 200hz to 8.5Khz.
- The tonality of the preamp is further enhanced by the use of the rotary knob labeled “Cool Tube” With this control, the player chooses the depth of effect the tube places on the signal generated by the proven Takamine “Palathetic” pickup.
- With this knob the player can choose from a high degree of “CUT” for aggressive strumming; expanded “sweetness” and harmonic density with fatter lows and rounder highs;or levels of rewarding richness for finger style players.
- An auxiliary input jack and volume knob, which can control an additional add-on pickup of your choice.
- This facility can accept a magnetic sound hole pickup, or a soundboard transducer. The AUX control knob is used to blend the add-on signal with the Takamine pickup.
- A small switch in the back of the preamp can be used to match the varying outputs of different pickups with the preamp.
- The output volume slider can then control the blended signal. The CTP-1 / CTP-2 is powered by 4 AA batteries, which will deliver approximately 24 hours of playing time.
- Faster Warm up Time on CTP2 with Signal Indication
when Cool Tube is warmer.
Takamine CTP2 Series 2 - Cool Tube Preamp
Found on the New Cool Tube Models (from the start of April 2008 Production) The Takamine Cool Tube CTP-2 Series two preamp delivers rich and extraordinary tone for acoustic players! The Cool Tube preamp features a single 12AU7 running at low voltage and may be blended with the input signal to give it as much warmth as you need. Direct replacement for recent Pro Series Takamine instruments with existing preamps. Includes a chromatic tuner which may be calibrated from A438-A445, a shelving/graphic EQ for cutting or boosting bass and treble frequencies, semi-parametric shapeable mid-range control and a mid-cut/boost slider. An auxiliary input jack and volume knob also are included for adding a magnetic pickup or soundboard transducer. Operates on 4 AA batteries which will deliver approximately 24 hours of playing time. Improvements over the original CTP-1 include a mute button and a faster warm up time that is
quieter with no volume swell.
The New CTP-2 Cool Tube also includes adjustment controls for the tube and an external microphone. It still includes bass and treble tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control & Chromatic Tuner. (Found on the Newer Cool Tube Models from April 2008)
Cool Tube Series 2 Front Panel
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Cool Tube Series 2 Back Panel - 12AU7 preamp tube
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Current Takamine Cool Tube Models
TTSF40C Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric NEX Cutaway Santa Fe Guitar w/CTP2 preamp,Solid Cedar Top,12th Fret Turquoise Inlay,Mahogany
Back & Sides,Gold Machine Heads.
Available Colour: Gloss N-Natural Finish.$2399.00
TTC132SC Takamine Acoustic/Electric Classical Cutaway Guitar w/CTP2 preamp,Marquettery Rosette,Solid Cedar Top,Solid Rosewood Back,Rosewood Sides,Rosewood Fingerboard,Gold Classical
Machine Heads, Nylon Strings.
Available Colour: Natural Cedar Gloss Finish.$2399.00
TTAN76 Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric Orchestral Guitar w/CTP2 preamp,Abalone Rosette,Solid Spruce Top,Solid Rosewood Back, Rosewood Sides,Rosewood Fingerboard,Gold w/Amber Pearl Machine Heads.
Available Colour: Gloss N-Natural FInish.$2599.00
TTAN15C Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric Dreadnought Cutaway Guitar w/CTP2 preamp,is used by Joel Madden of Good Charlotte,Abalone Rosette,Scalloped Bracing,Solid Cedar Top,Solid Rosewood Back,Rosewood SIdes,Rosewood Fingerboard,Gold w/Amber Pearl Machine Heads.
Available Colour: Gloss N-Natural Finish.$2699.00
Also Available : NS - Natural Satin Wood $2699.00
TTAN16C Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric Dreadnought Cutaway Guitar w/CTP2 preamp, ,Abalone Rosette,Scalloped Bracing,Solid Spruce Top,Solid Rosewood Back,Rosewood Sides,Rosewood Fingerboard,Gold w/Amber Pearl Machine Heads.
Available Colour: Gloss N-Natural Finish.$2799.00
Also Available: as Left Hand Version in Gloss Natural Finish $3199.00
Also Available : NS - Natural Satin Wood $2799.00
TTAN46C Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric Dreadnought NEX Mini
Jumbo Cutaway Guitar w/CTP2 preamp,Solid Spruce Top,Solid Rosewood Back,Rosewood Sides,Abalone Rosette,Gold w/Amber Pearl Machine Heads
Available Colour:Gloss N-Natural Finish.$2799.00
TTCL132SCBL Takamine Acoustic/Electric Classical Guitar w/CTP2 Preamp,Solid Cedar Top,Solid Rosewood Back & Sides,Marquettery Rosette,Rosewood Fingerboard, Classical Machine Heads
Available Colour: Gloss BL-Black Finish.$2799.00
TTAN77 Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric Orchestral Guitar w/CTP2 preamp,Abalone Rosette,Solid Cedar Top,Solid Koa Back & Sides Rosewood Fingerboard,Gold w/Amber Pearl Machine Heads.
Available Colour: Gloss N-Natural FInish.$3299.00
TTNV340SC Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway Nashville
Guitar w/CTP2 preamp,Abalone Rosette,Solid Bear Claw Spruce Top,Abalone Inlays,Solid Mahogany Back & Sides,Ebony Fingerboard,
Gold
Machine Heads.
Available Colour: Gloss,N-Natural Finish.$3599.00
TEF250SMC Takamine 6 String Acoustic / Electric Jumbo Body Guitar, w/CTP2 preamp, Concentric Rings Rosette, Solid Spruce Top,Abalone & Pearl Inlays, Solid Flame Maple Back, Flame Maple Sides,Ebony Fingerboard, Gold Tuners.
Available Colour: Gloss,N-Natural Finish.3599.00 
TTSF48C Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric NEX Cutaway Santa Fe Guitar w/CTP2 preamp,Laser-cut Wood & Steel Rosette,Solid Spruce,Laser-cut American Eagle Inlay,Solid Rosewood Back,Rosewood Sides,Ebony Fingerboard,Gold w/Amber Pearl Machine Heads,Featured Inlays
Black Crow Rosette,Eagle Fingerboard inlay.
Available Colour: Gloss N-Natural Finish.$3599.00
TTNV760S Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric OM Body Nashville Guitar w/CTP2 preamp, Abalone Rosette, Solid Bear Claw Spruce Top, Abalone Inlays, Solid Indian Rosewood Back & Sides, Ebony Fingerboard, Gold Tuners, Gloss Natural Finish, Special Features: Solid book matched back and sides chosen for appearance and acoustic integrity. Ebony fingerboard is fitted with nickel silver frets, levelled and finished by hand for perfect playability and intonation.
Available Colour: Gloss,N-Natural Finish.$4799.00
TTNV360SC Takamine 6 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway Nashville Guitar w/CTP2 preamp, Abalone Rosette, Solid Bear Claw Spruce Top, Abalone Snowflake Inlay, Solid Indian Rosewood Back & Sides, Ebony Fingerboard, Gold Tuners, Special Features: Abalone Snowflake Inlay.
Available Colour: Gloss,N-Natural Finish.$4999.00
Takamine Cool Tube Colour Chart
N - Natural Gloss |
BL- Black Gloss |
Natural
Satin
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Natural
Cedar
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Cool Tube Download Information
Takamine Cool Tube Models & Diagrams.zip
