If you are one of the many fans of Denny Tedesco’s award-winning film The Wrecking Crew, then you are familiar with the elite group of LA-based session musicians who created the backtracks for many, if not most, hit...

ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 25, 2024) – At the 2024 NAMM Show, Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) launched two more new models to its popular and affordable G Series with the debut of the GD34CE and its 12-string equivalent, the...

Gather 'round, young ones, and let us tell you a story from ancient yore. Back in the pre-Internet era, musical instrument manufacturers would go to the NAMM Show in late January and announce new products. At the show, they'd...

What's stopping you from adding a Takamine acoustic-electric bass to your musical arsenal? Answer: nothing at all.

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These guitars, built at Takamine's famous Sakashita design and manufacturing headquarters, represent some of the most iconic models we've ever made.

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Thousands of people entered our recent GD51CE Sweepstakes, but there could be only one winner, and it's Harold Pedraza of Brentwood, NY. Harold is going to be one happy camper when he gets his new G Series guitar and...

Thousands of you entered for a chance to win our recent "Dreadnought Autumn" Sweepstakes with its grand prize of a G Series GD93CE dreadnought guitar and a gig bag. But there could be only one winner, and it's Brandon Laesch...

Everyone loves the EF407 all-koa guitar form our Legacy Series. Some lucky reader of Premier Guitar is going to win one.

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Thousands of guitar players in the USA and Mexico entered for a chance to win not just one but TWO amazing new Takamine G Series "Taka-Mini" guitars... the GP3HSE and the GX31CE. But only one randomly-selected winner could...

One of the world's most iconic and beloved guitarists turned to Takamine for acoustic performances and recordings.

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Ever wonder about the "AP 95" carved into Jon's EF341SC? It's a touching tribute to a friend.

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Self-described “oldest-daughter-turned-high-school-dropout-turned-songwriter-with-a-metallic-sharpie,” a 14-year-old Kacie Grenon was performing original material everywhere from big stages as an opener for national touring...

Our Takamine friends in Southern Mexico are in for a treat. Takamine artist Jose Macario of the acclaimed band Ladrones is making an appearance on Friday, March 27 at 4PM at JP Musical in Chiapas. Jose will be there talking...

Fresh off his successful residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, his Country Music Hall of Fame induction, and the publication of his autobiography Heart Life which recently topped 2 New York Times bestseller lists, country...

Recently, Takamine lost a dear friend with the passing of the multifaceted and amazingly talented Alan Arkin – a loss that has left us deeply saddened and more than a little sentimental. We came to know Alan when he appeared...

Nobody can make an open mic "sing" like Sarah Zimmerman and Justin Davis of the always satisfying Striking Matches. Case in point: this sweet serving of Fleetwood Mac’s "Never Going Back Again", featuring acclaimed upright...

First came Garth at Wynn and Garth Plus One -- then Eagles at the Sphere. Now another friend of Takamine has announced their own upcoming Las Vegas residency... Blake Shelton: Live in Las Vegas. The announcement of Blake’s...

Going from heavy equipment operator to winning American Idol in a matter of months takes a lot of talent... and the right guitar.

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Takamine sends our sincere congratulations to Musicians Institute Bachelor’s Program student Varad Sahasrabudhe. He is the recipient of the 2021 Takamine Acoustic Guitar Scholarship. Varad comes to MI’s Guitar Program from...

When doing acoustic versions of even the heaviest rock songs, Code Orange's guitarist agrees that no guitar fits the bill better than a Takamine.

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Big, bold, and beautiful, the jumbo shape includes some of Takamine's finest guitars.

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Another example of the warm, detailed, and articulate sound of Takamine's Classical and Hirade guitars.

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This songwriter, producer, and performer turns to Takamine for a guitar that has personal meaning to him.

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An incredibly limited-edition guitar finds its owner via our terrific springtime 2021 sweeps!

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In their November/December 2022 issue #337, the respected Acoustic Guitar Magazine has reviewed Takamine's CRN-TS1 guitar from the Thermal Top Series, and we felt compelled to share some of their words. The extraordinarily...

It’s once again time to put on your boots and pull up a seat for what’s already being spoken about as one of the hottest concert tickets of the year: Garth Brooks’ "Blame It All On My Roots" arena Tour, which kicked off in...

A quick check-in with a lovely Takamine-playing singer-songwriter.

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The Vegas residency is back. Commonly considered one of the last bastions of sustaining revenue for recording artists, the traditional music tour is quickly losing its practical value for many acts as touring costs skyrocket...

If you were stuck at home with Gwen Stefani, what would you do? Make great music, of course!

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Working with acclaimed player/producer Pete Thorn, Holly Henderson just needed one more thing to complete her musical journey.

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