THE Ctp-2 COOL TUBE PREAMP Takamine continues to lead the world in the development of acoustic-electric guitar amplification technology. Presenting the Ctp-2 Cool Tube Preamp. Cool Tube Demo Video Clips and Audio files from Brad Davis & John Jorgenson The Ctp-1 “Cool Tube” preamp was introduced in January 2004 and was the most significant development in “on-board” acoustic signal processing since Takamine presented the Acoustic DSP, the industry’s first on-board “digital” acoustic guitar preamplifier in 1998. Takamine’s Ctp-2 “Cool Tube” preamp builds on its predecessor, utlizing a 12AU7 dual triode vacuum tube. The Ctp-2 packs a huge amount of features and amazing tone into a compact package that fits neatly into Takamine’s “SoundChoice” docking port. The Ctp-2 has been re-calibrated to provide a rich, warm sound that is easy for any guitarist to dial in. The Ctp-2 “Cool Tube” preamp gets its name from Takamine’s unique and new technology that runs the Tube at very low voltages, therefore the tube does not glow or produce high levels of heat. The tube actually runs at only two or three degrees above ambient, so there is no concern over the delicate tone woods being affected by radiant heat. With the Takamine Ctp-2 “Cool Tube” preamp, the playing will be hot, the tone will be warm, and the tube always remains cool. Cool Tube Features Takamine players will find a most useful array of features to enhance their recording or live performance applications:
