The Takamine GX11ME-NS Taka-Mini is based in the original Nex body shape and features solid tonewoods to give it a true acoustic guitar voice. It is constructed from mahogany lending it a warm and resonant quality of tone. Its 3/4 sized body manages to project well and gives a balanced and intimate tone, which is ideal for performing with vocals. The satin finished body and mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard feels smooth in the hands, while the slightly smaller body size makes it a more manageable platform to make your music. The GX11ME delivers a balanced acoustic tone, and the onboard preamp system means it's ready to take to the stage and be amplified with a natural recreation of its acoustic sound. The preamp features a 3-band EQ for tonal sculpting along with a handy on-board tuner for quick tuning adjustments. The compact size and familiar dimensions means the Taka-Mini will be both portable and still able to create an addictive acoustic tone. Its preamp and pickup make it ready to be amplified, so whether your next session is at home, on stage, or at the beach, the GX11ME will be ready to go with you.