Absolutely beautiful 1982 Takamine EF 381, flamed maple, with hardshell case in very good condition, all latches work great, MIJ in very good condition.  It does have a few minor scratches and there are 3 scratches on the solid spruce top.  Replaced Schaller gold tuners.  Everything works as it should.  Action is great, (It does have a reverse truss rod, "counterclockwise" to tighten, clockwise to loosen) It all works well.  This was a collaboration with Ry Cooder back in the eighties.  It is an archtop and arched back.  The binding is incredible.  The battery is in the sound hole and when replacing the battery the connections on the equalizer can come loose because you have to pull out the battery case.  Quite a piece of history as Takamine known for making flat tops as so many country players enjoy playing them. This is not a "G series"  Made in Japan!!! This Tak is a keeper, but I'm older now and need to thin the herd.  check my other listings, and feedback and bid with confidence.  I will ship FedEx ground and insure it for the auction price.  USA bidders only!  I cannot ship or sell outside the USA.  Thanks for looking!  Have a blessed day!