TAKAMINE EF391MB BLUE BURST 1986 ELECTRO ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Condition
Good condition, plays great. Some visible signs of wear including lacquer checking, surface marks and small dings typical of an instrument from the mid-1980s. Electronics fully functional and structurally sound—ready for the stage or studio.

Overview
A rare and stunning Japanese-made Takamine from 1986, the EF391MB features a bold blue burst finish with gorgeous flamed maple figuring and multi-ply ivory binding. This stage-ready electro acoustic boasts Takamine’s renowned build quality and a powerful, balanced tone. With a cutaway body for upper fret access and onboard graphic EQ, it’s ideal for live players wanting clarity and control with standout vintage style.

Specifications

• Model: Takamine EF391MB

• Year: 1986

• Finish: Blue Burst (Maple Blue) with gloss lacquer

• Body: Single cutaway electro acoustic

• Top: Likely laminated spruce

• Back & Sides: Flamed maple (arched back)

• Neck: Maple, gloss finish

• Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays

• Bridge: Rosewood with ivory-style pins

• Scale Length: 25.4" approx.

• Electronics: Takamine Graph-Ex EQ system with 3-band EQ, presence, and gain

• Output: 1/4" jack socket

• Tuners: Gold Takamine-branded sealed machine heads

• Binding: Multi-ply ivory/black front and back

• Serial Number: ET391MB (visible inside body)

• Made in: Japan

Summary
A beautiful slice of Takamine’s 1980s golden era, the EF391MB is a professional-grade instrument with both visual impact and tonal strength. Its lush blue burst flame and premium binding give it a high-end look, while the Takamine electronics make it an ideal gigging partner. A great option for players seeking vintage Japanese quality with performance reliability—this is a rare find that looks and sounds fantastic.