Congrats to David Chapa, GN11MCE Sweepstakes Winner
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Congrats to David Chapa, GN11MCE Sweepstakes Winner

Someone's getting a sweet all-mahogany guitar. Who's next?

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The Palathetic Difference: More Is More!
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The Palathetic Difference: More Is More!

Learn more about what makes Takamine's Palathetic pickup so much different -- and so much better -- than typical acoustic guitar piezo systems.

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Takamine NAMM Show 2020 Preview
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Takamine NAMM Show 2020 Preview

Heading to Anaheim next month? Takamine will be there with plenty of great things to see in booth 208A/B!

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Hozier Adds Stadium and Arena Dates to ‘Unreal Unearth’ Tour
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Hozier Adds Stadium and Arena Dates to ‘Unreal Unearth’ Tour

It doesn’t seem like two years since we visited Andrew Hozier-Byrne at rehearsals for his then-upcoming Unreal Unearth tour. With dates booked, a new band onboard, and scores of new material to share, Hozier and Co were going...
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Winner's Circle: TSP158C-12 Sweepstakes
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Winner's Circle: TSP158C-12 Sweepstakes

Everyone at Takamine USA sends our congratulations to Charles Arnold of Campbellsville, Kentucky. Out of thousands and thousands of people who entered, Charles is the winner of our recent TSP158C-12 sweepstakes. He received...
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Kevin Buell: Springsteen’s Longtime Right-Hand Man
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Kevin Buell: Springsteen’s Longtime Right-Hand Man

After more than 28 years and over 1,200 shows, Bruce's guitar tech knows how to get the Boss ready to rock.

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A Big Win for a Kenny Chesney Fan
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A Big Win for a Kenny Chesney Fan

Sweepstakes winners are chosen at random, but this one seemed chosen by destiny.

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Humidity: Your Takamine’s Friend
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Humidity: Your Takamine’s Friend

It's the time of year for dry weather to be detrimental to your acoustic guitar. Learn the steps to save it!

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Jenee Fleenor Three-Peats as CMA "Musician of the Year"
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Jenee Fleenor Three-Peats as CMA "Musician of the Year"

When the three-year-old Jenee Fleenor's classical violin instructor advised her parents that their daughter was most assuredly gifted and they might consider guiding her towards a musical career, her mother envisioned New...
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Takamine Signature Story: Kenny Chesney
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Takamine Signature Story: Kenny Chesney

Learn more about the development of Takamine artist Signature Series guitars in this series of stories. This episode: Kenny Chesney KC70.

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John Jorgenson Joins Sir Elton’s Farewell Tour
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John Jorgenson Joins Sir Elton’s Farewell Tour

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

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Coming January 28: Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition
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Coming January 28: Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition

Mark your calendar for Friday, January 28! That's when Takamine will be hosting a streaming video event you won't want to miss. Takamine Showcase Winter Edition is a smorgasbord of great guitar demos, interviews, and more......
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Takamine Artist Spotlight: Sean Rowe
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Takamine Artist Spotlight: Sean Rowe

This alternative indie folk artist is as well known for his brilliant songwriting as he is for his mellifluous voice and very unique Takamine guitars.

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Takamine Signature Story: John Jorgenson
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Takamine Signature Story: John Jorgenson

Learn more about the development of Takamine artist Signature Series guitars in this series of stories. This episode: John Jorgenson JJ325SRC and JJ325SRC-12.

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Chuck Ward’s “Consistent and Amazing” Takamine P7D
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Chuck Ward’s “Consistent and Amazing” Takamine P7D

No performing guitarist can risk for their equipment to have an off night. Nothing will sink a concert vibe quicker, particularly if that instrument happens to be an acoustic guitar in an all-acoustic set. So, when fret...
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Takamine Artist Spotlight: Jake Allen
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Takamine Artist Spotlight: Jake Allen

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

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Kenny Chesney Launches “Here and Now” Tour
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Kenny Chesney Launches “Here and Now” Tour

As Kenny Chesney prepares for his 16th headlining concert tour in support of his 19th studio album, we at Takamine can’t help but look back and wax a little nostalgic. It was 1994 when the 26-year-old Chesney, fresh from his...
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Kenny Chesney: Country Music Hall of Famer

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Kenny Chesney: Country Music Hall of Famer


Longtime Takamine player turned country music superstar, Kenny Chesney, is now a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Recently announced from the Hall of Fame rotunda in Nashville, the Knoxville native known for his...
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Garth Brooks' Summer of Sold-Out Stadiums
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Garth Brooks' Summer of Sold-Out Stadiums

Armed with the pent-up energy of a stabled race horse, a penchant for setting records, and a lineup of the best touring band of his 32-year career, Garth Brooks is leaning hard into the final lap of a 30-city Stadium Tour...
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The Return of Jovanny Cadena
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The Return of Jovanny Cadena

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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Takamine Guitars Shows G Series GD37CE and GD37CE-12 at NAMM 2024
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Takamine Guitars Shows G Series GD37CE and GD37CE-12 at NAMM 2024

ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 25, 2024) – Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) is showing a pair of recent additions to their popular G Series guitars with the GD37CE and GD37CE-12. The two dreadnought acoustic-electric guitars,...
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New from The Accidentals: "Eastern Standard Time"
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New from The Accidentals: "Eastern Standard Time"

One of our favorite trios of all time, The Accidentals, just released a new single and video, and whether you realize it or not, you probably need it. Invest 3 minutes and 18 seconds of your day and take flight with the...
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Calista Garcia - Animal Magnifique
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Calista Garcia - Animal Magnifique

The reviews are in for Calista Garcia's freshly released Animal Magnifique and like us, the critics are all a bit blown with away with this 10-track masterpiece. " Listening to her, for me, is like discovering a Sheryl Crow...
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'Off and Running' with Ryan David Green
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'Off and Running' with Ryan David Green

Ryan David Green has just released his debut, solo-acoustic album Off and Running, and acoustic guitar aficionados everywhere may want to consider it as their next favorite. Anyone familiar with Green from his 21 years as...
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Congrats to Steven Smith, Thinline Sweepstakes Winner
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Congrats to Steven Smith, Thinline Sweepstakes Winner

This guy has a great new guitar heading his way soon!

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Kennedy Center Honors Takamine Player Garth Brooks
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Kennedy Center Honors Takamine Player Garth Brooks

Takamine-playing icon Garth Brooks may have won many awards, but this one is special.

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The P3FCN – Isn’t She Lovely?
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The P3FCN – Isn’t She Lovely?

Check out this cool demo of the sweet and sleek P3FCN from Tak’s popular Pro Series 3 by renowned Brazilian guitarist Gustavo Guerra. His cool rendition of Stevie Wonder’s "Isn’t She Lovely", featuring both fingerstyle and...
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Striking Matches Light Up
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Striking Matches Light Up

Imagine that you are the stunningly-gifted guitarist you always wanted to be, and that by the grace of the guitar gods, your significant other is just as good or better. On a typical morning, you might wake up, open the...
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Artist Spotlight: Steven Wilson
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Artist Spotlight: Steven Wilson

"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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Jackson Dean Goes Classic R&B on a Takamine TC132SC
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Jackson Dean Goes Classic R&B on a Takamine TC132SC

When Jackson Dean expressed interest in a nylon string Takamine, we couldn’t help but be a little curious as to the application the "Fearless" singer-songwriter might have in mind. In the three busy years since the...
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