Takamine Nex Cutaway Electro RNV460C

Essential Information About the Nex Cutaway Electro RNV460C Guitar

• NEX format electro-acoustic folk: a comfortable and versatile size, designed to accompany both fingerstyle playing and pick strumming.


• High-end solid wood craftsmanship: solid Engelmann spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for a rich, detailed, and full response.


• Cutaway: easier access to the high frets for melodic lines, enriched chords, and solos.


• CT4-DX electronics + TCPU-1 transducer: precise amplification suitable for both stage and home studio use, without compromising the acoustic character.

A NEX electro-acoustic designed to combine modern comfort and folk tradition

With its NEX format, the Nex Cutaway Electro RNV460C positions itself as an all-purpose folk guitar: large enough to provide projection and present bass, while remaining more ergonomic than a bulky large body. The addition of the cutaway and dedicated electronics highlights a decidedly modern approach: the guitar is designed to seamlessly transition from pure acoustic playing to an amplified setup without changing your familiar feel. The glossy finish and natural tint showcase the wood grain in a sober and premium style.

For which guitarists and styles?

This electro-acoustic folk guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive instrument capable of handling dynamic and nuanced playing. The 25.31" / 643 mm scale length provides a balanced tension feel: firm enough for clear attacks, yet comfortable for chord transitions, arpeggios, and dynamic playing.

Its character suits pop, folk, acoustic rock, chanson, worship styles, as well as more refined fingerstyle approaches. Thanks to the cutaway, it is also a good choice for arrangements that climb high up the neck, melodic intros, and phrase endings played in the upper registers.

A rich sonic signature: solid Engelmann + solid rosewood

The solid Engelmann spruce top is renowned for its sensitivity: it responds easily to light attacks, favoring expressive and detailed playing. On arpeggios, it often delivers clear note definition, with good openness and progressive dynamics. When played harder, the top maintains definition and supports convincing projection, useful for both accompaniment and picking.

The solid East Indian rosewood back and sides add depth and harmonic complexity. Expect dense bass, bright yet structured trebles, and a pleasant sustain that allows chords to breathe. This wood combination promotes a sense of sonic width: ideal for filling space in solo/voice settings or creating a broad foundation in a mix.

The ebony fingerboard, with its smooth feel and crisp response, contributes to precise attack and clear articulation, particularly appreciated on fast passages, hammer-ons/pull-offs, and complex voicings. The mahogany neck balances the whole by adding warmth and stability, with a generally comfortable grip for long sessions.

Regarding amplification, the CT4-DX system paired with the TCPU-1 transducer emphasizes faithful reproduction of the acoustic character: a clean foundation, usable in concerts and practical for direct recording. The goal is to preserve the guitar's identity (attack, sustain, balance) while ensuring a coherent response on an amplified system.

Recommended compatible accessories

To get the most out of this steel-string folk guitar, you can choose a set of steel acoustic strings (gauge depending on your touch, for example light for comfort or medium for more power). A chromatic tuner (clip-on or pedal) and a guitar stand are also safe and universal choices to protect the instrument daily. The guitar comes with a soft case, convenient for transport and storage.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Nut Width	42.5 mm
Format	NEX	Fingerboard	Ebony
Cutaway	Yes	Scale (mm)	643 mm
Strings	Steel	Electronics	CT4-DX et transducteur TCPU-1
Nbr of strings	6	Cover/case	Soft-case
Top	Solid Engelmann Spruce	Color	Natural
Back&Sides	Solid eastern Indian rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Neck	Mahogany

Back and sides	solid East Indian rosewood	Number of strings	6
Finish	glossy	Case	soft case
Scale length	25.31" / 643 mm	Transducer	TCPU-1