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CT4-DXThe 2 channel CT4DX offers the ultimate in preamp flexibility.Used with the Palathetic undersaddle pickup, it offers 4-band EQ(Low, Low Mid, High Mid, High) along with 2 notch filter controlsto reduce nuisance feedback frequencies in a live situation.Add another pickup (for example the Takamine Tri-Ax) and youhave independent control over each pickup. Each of the 2 pickupswill have 2 band EQ and a Notch Filter control. You can also alterthe mix levels of each of the pickups.Volume control and an onboard tuner complete the package.TP4TProviding all the flexibility and control you’d expect, the TP4T is a3-band EQ preamp with bass, middle and treble controls, a tunerand a low battery indicator light which is activated when the batteryfalls below a certain voltage. Whether you are recording or playinglive, great tone is guaranteed.TK40The Takamine TK40 Preamplifier found on G-Series guitars featuresvolume control, 3-band EQ (bass, middle and treble controls), EQbypass, a Notch Filter, Tuner and a Mid Contour Switch. The preampis switched on by plugging a standard 1/4" mono instrument cableinto the endpin strap pin/jack.The EQ bypass is useful if you want to control your sound at thedesk, or through your effects, while the notch filter is useful foreliminating troublesome feedback frequencies. The mid contourcontrol affects the 400Hz frequencies that are particularly useful foracoustic guitarists.TLD LINE DRIVERThe simplest Takamine preamp, the TLD Takamine Line Driver takesthe passive signal from the pickup and makes it active, and avoids theneed to cut a hole in the side of the guitar. Although there is no onboardadjustment of the signal, the TLD is pre-EQ’d with a mild bassand treble boost and a mild mid-range cut.TRI-AX PICKUPThis pickup is the world’s firstactive triaxial soundhole mountedacoustic pickup, and deliversfantastic results on any acousticguitar, though it is also a greatpartner for the Cool Tube preamp.The patented technology gives anatural, acoustically accurate tone.Key features:• Sound board sensitivetechnology• Noiseless Class A discreetline driver• Adjustable pole pieces forbalance control• High feedback resistance• Passive/active switch• Volume control• 1000 hour battery life