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Do you like the best aspects of dreadnought and jumbo-shaped guitars (except the ungainly size)? The NEX style gives it to you, in a compact and supremely playable form.

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On a dark desert highway...

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This guy gets one of the finest 12-string guitars you can imagine.

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

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The #1-selling solo artist of all time keeps things rolling.

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Red Cedar? Sitka Spruce? Adirondack Spruce? This short guide helps you understand the effect that different top woods have on your unique tone.

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As usual, country music's biggest night was filled with talent, amazing performances... and Takamine guitars.

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Bringing traditions from The Gambia to a worldwide audience, Sona and her Takamine spread a message of hope from West Africa.

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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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He chose the TSP158C-12 in See Thru Black!

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Season 16 was more full of Takamine guitars than our warehouse, thanks to the generosity of coach Blake Shelton.

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

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All the details that go into making the world standard in acoustic-electric guitar pickups.

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A look at a classic music moment when "hell froze over" and the seemingly impossible band reunion (with their Takamine guitars) happened in 1994.

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In one of the music world's comeback stories of the year, this Regional Mexican musician is healthy and making music again to the delight of fans.

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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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In February and March, you’re invited to join us at select Guitar Center locations for an evening with highly-acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter Jake Allen. These Takamine Guitar Night events are more than just an...

A talented genre-bending Takamine player with mindblowing technique lets us in on his history and creative process.

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A traditionally cool look with some added sonic benefits!

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There are few bigger events in country music than a Garth Brooks tour. Learn more about his upcoming plans to hit the road!

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One of country's great voices hits the road again in 2020.

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We all know that mahogany is used in guitar building, but not everyone understands the outstanding choices in sustainable and great-sounding mahogany variations!

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The man with the red guitar is filling in for Davey Johnstone on this historic tour.

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Toby Keith's big break was a song written 25 years ago in a motel bathroom in Dodge City, KS.

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Join us Thursday evening on the Takamine Facebook page for this free livestream show from an amazing player!

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A master of many instruments and many styles, John shares his experiences as a Takamine player and offers some excellent advice.

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One of Nashville's most respected musicians (and Takamine players) is a woman who deserves every accolade!

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"Having a bond with a beautiful instrument can really inspire and engage you as a songwriter, and I certainly feel that with the Takamine guitars."

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A Takamine player who's known for giving back to the world more than he takes gets honored... and repays the gift many times over.

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Get your modern metal on tonight, acoustic-style!

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