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AddictedToToneInc has changed its handling time from same day to 5 days
to reflect the possibility of a shipping delay after the item has been shipped.
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
AddictedToToneInc places 35+ Years of Takamine
Repair and Sales experience behind every shipment!
Please take the time to read the entire listing, the information
it contains can answer many questions you may have;
if you are still unsure about a detail please contact me; I will help you!
William “Bill” Sutherland / AddictedToToneInc
Takamine
CT4-DX
Dual Parametric
Acoustic Guitar Preamp
With Built in Chromatic Tuner
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without permission is copyright infringement / stealing and will be reported to eBay as a violation of eBay posting regulations.
the most current and up to date version.
The preamp will be sent with the following items:
1 (one) Preamp removal tool.
Warranty card
The CT4-DX written tutorial
"How to get a great tone quickly with the CT4-DX preamp"
- an AddictedToToneInc exclusive!
The written tutorial is only available with the purchase of a
preamp, it is not available for purchase separately
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,
the warranty is non-transferable.
Preamps being sold on eBay as "NEW Other" or sold
"as new" because the preamp was removed from a new guitar are
NOT covered by the Takamine electronics warranty.
The
CT4-DX offers an 18 Volt system with four-band EQ
(low, low-mid, high
mid, high)
and two notch filters to extend headroom,
increase clarity and reduce feedback.
Add
a second pickup – the Takamine TriAx or Takamine Acoustic Soundboard Transducer
for example and the CT4-DX
gives you independent control
over BOTH
pickups, each of which will then have two-band EQ and a notch filter control.
You can also alter the mix levels of each of the pickups. Other features include volume control and onboard tuner.
CD4-DX Features:
Dual Channel
4-band EQ low, low-mid, high mid, high
Connection for second pickup source
Mix control for use with second pickup
Built in Chromatic tuner with select-able cents range 438 – 445
18 Volt System for increased headroom and greater clarity.
In one of the pictures you can view the Takamine CT4-DX PreAmp side by side
with a T.C. Electronics Dual Parametric EQ*
– this is to illustrate the potential of the Takamine CT4-DX PreAmps parametric capabilities.
The
T.C. Electronics Dual Parametric EQ is one of my favorite units of
all time
but very expensive – even
used it can bring as much as $500.
The CT4-DX is like having one of these revered vintage pedals built right into your Takamine guitar!
*The T.C. Electronics Dual Parametric pedal shown is for reference only it is not included with the Takamine CT4-DX.
“Why parametric?”
Parametric EQ allows the user to “zero” in on problem frequencies that are creating feedback and with pin-point surgical accuracy
remove them by reducing the gain associated with the particular cycle leaving the surrounding frequencies unaltered and natural sounding.
Slider style “Graphic EQs” do not offer this kind of precision.
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Addicted To Tone Inc is an AUTHORIZED Repair Center for Takamine Guitars!
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This PreAmp is designed for use in Takamine brand 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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This preamp will NOT retrofit into the electronic chassis of other guitar brands, it is designed for Takamine brand guitars only.
Your Takamine guitar must have the same sized electronics to use the CT4-DX.
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Here is a PARTIAL list of Takamine preamps whose mounting chassis will accept the CT4-DX:
AD-1, ATT-1, AccurAcoustic, CTP-1,
CTP-2, CTP-3, CT4B, CT-4BII, CT4-DX, DSP, Graph Ex, TK-40,
TK-40B, TK-40D, TP-4, TP-4T, TP-4TD, TP-E, Parametric Equalizer, Takamine Equalizer, N4B, WOS14
These preamps are 2 7/16th x 2 13/16th If your current preamp is not this size it will not fit.
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without permission is copyright infringement / stealing and will be reported to eBay as a violation of eBay posting regulations.
Older Takamine preamps TV3N, TK4NT, TS-1, TS-2, PT007S, etc. are a different size and shape than the CT4-DX and are
positioned in a different location on the guitars side; the mounting chassis of these preamps WILL NOT accommodate the CT4-DX preamp.
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For those of you installing this pre-amp into your "G" series Takamine,
you will have to modify the end of your pickup lead to a RCA male style jack.
Custom made adapters are available at additional expense with the order of a preamp.
The adapter simply plugs in and requires no modification to the guitar.
These custom adapters are available ONLY at the time of order
exclusively to clients who are purchasing a preamp directly from
Addicted To Tone Inc; the adapter is not sold separately.
If you need one of these items notify me before purchasing
so it can be included in the shipment - I ship very quickly!
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This preamp is covered by the Takamine Electronics Warranty
and will be sent with a warranty card.
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Please check out my AddictedToToneInc eBay store for
other unusual hard to find and custom made items!
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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.
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I only use sturdy shipping boxes to prevent damage to the item you have purchased.
As a consumer I understand the desire to save a couple dollars whenever possible,
please understand that I have tried alternative “cheaper” shipping methods
and was not pleased with the result – to much damage!
I do not make any “extra” money on shipping.
The shipping price is calculated to include the carrier delivery fees
to your specific location and fees imposed on the item by eBay and PayPal.
I package items VERY well and ship very promptly!
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RETURNS & SHIPPING
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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”If it is new, why is it tested?” / 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!
The testing process was originally started for the sake of my over-seas patrons but I quickly realized the value of it for all my clients!
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
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Addresses outside the United States will be responsible for shipping fees
to be calculated specifically for individuals delivery address.
The shipping fee does not include any tariff, import duty,
value added tax or other fee charged to an imported good by a sovereign entity.
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 eBay approved address.
Make sure the address you have given eBay
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.
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 CT4-DX PreAmp will be sent very carefully and safely packaged.