Takamine Test Site

January 23, 2024 20:14

Here's Mike Leon, bass player for Soulfly, using the G Series GB72CE bass in a very soulful way. Available in both Brown Sunburst and Gloss Natural finishes, the GB72CE is a commanding acoustic-electric bass guitar that is...

TT Series EF400SC TT 12-String Demo by Linda Taylor

November 14, 2017 19:42

Guitarist Linda Taylor, a respected player known from her time as a musical accompanist on Drew Carey's long-running improv comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, tries out the Takamine EF400SC TT, a 12-string guitar that...

Limited Edition Series FT340 BS Demo by Mark Blasquez

August 17, 2023 21:43

Guitarist Mark Blasquez demos this new addition to Takamine's Limited Edition Series, the FT340 BS. This dreadnought, with production capped at 300 pieces worldwide, features a solid spruce top paired with rare and beautiful...

John Jorgenson Signature Series JJ325SRC & JJ325SRC-12 Demo by Jake Allen

August 11, 2022 22:59

Guitarist Jake Allen takes us through two different runs of the same tune using Takamine's two John Jorgenson Signature Series guitars, the JJ325SRC and the 12-string JJ325SRC-12. These dreadnought cutaway guitars are...

Pro Series P5NC Demo by Jake Allen

February 08, 2023 23:31

Extraordinary guitarist Jake Allen is back again, this time with a demo of the Pro Series P5NC, part of Takamine's acclaimed handcrafted Pro Series 5. With Takamine's distinctive NEX body style, the handcrafted P5NC is a...

EF341SC Demo by Jake Allen

May 30, 2018 18:07

The EF341SC is one of Takamine's most well-known and beloved guitars of all time, with its gloss black finish and solid cedar top with maple back and sides. Part of our Legacy Series and played by artists ranging from Bruce...

G Series GB30CE Bass Demo by Mike Leon

October 26, 2023 22:09

Respected bass player Mike Leon (Soulfly) does this soulful demo of the Takamine GB30CE bass. The GB30CE is a stage-worthy acoustic/electric bass guitar that features solid-top construction, a soft Venetian-style cutaway and...

G Series GD51 Demo by Mark Blasquez

May 18, 2023 23:41

Here's Mark Blasquez with a demo of the GD51, a classy dreadnought-style guitar that features deluxe cosmetic appointments, solid-top construction and a warm, resonant sound that will bring out the best in your music....

G Series GN37CE Demo by Jake Allen

February 06, 2025 23:10

The GN37CE offers Takamine’s distinctive Pearl White finish in our popular, great-sounding NEX cutaway shape. It features a solid spruce top, and maple back and sides for a smooth and glossy sounding guitar that will fit...

Thermal Top EF740FS TT Demo by Jake Allen

November 02, 2022 22:12

Phenomenal guitar player Jake Allen is here to demo the Takamine Thermal Top Series EF740FS TT. Takamine's Japan-crafted Thermal Top guitars are made by treating the spruce top with high heat in a controlled environment,...

Legacy Series EF341DX/EF381DX Demo by Jake Allen

February 21, 2020 22:53

Guitarist Jake Allen demonstrates the Takamine Legacy Series EF341DX and EF381DX. These guitars take two of Takamine's most iconic models and add beautiful "Deluxe" appointments such as strikingly colorful abalone purfling,...

G Series GY51E BSB Demo by Mark Blasquez

January 15, 2021 21:45

Guitarist Mark Blasquez uses a guitar from Takamine's popular and affordable G Series for this demo of the GY51E BSB (also available in a Natural finish with the GY51E NAT). This New Yorker-sized guitar has a great retro vibe...

Garth Brooks Signature GB7C Demo by Jake Allen

November 11, 2022 00:06

Outstanding guitar player Jake Allen gives us a demo of the Takamine GB7C, the official signature guitar of country/pop legend Garth Brooks. The GB7C matches a solid cedar top, finished in a silky smooth natural satin finish,...

Legacy Series TSF48C Demo by Jake Allen

January 15, 2021 21:48

Musician Jake Allen uses the Takamine Legacy Series TSF48C for this demo video. The TSF48C Santa Fe NEX is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. The...

Pro Series P5DC Demo by Mark Blasquez

January 15, 2021 21:37

Musician Mark Blasquez does an excellent demo of the Takamine Pro Series P5DC. This stylish dreadnought cutaway combines tradition with contemporary refinements, including a resonant solid spruce top with scalloped "X" top...

G Series GLD11E & GLN11E Demo by Mark Blasquez

July 22, 2022 23:05

Guitarist Mark Blasquez takes you through a demo with two value-packed G Series guitars... the GLD11E dreadnought and GLN11E NEX. These guitars have the benefit of a shorter scale length, providing a softer, warmer sound due...

Pro Series P6JC Demo by Jake Allen

November 13, 2018 20:28

Singer-songwriter and acclaimed guitarist Jake Allen walks you through the features of the Takamine P6JC, a jumbo cutaway in Brown Sunburst Gloss finish that's part of our famous Japan-built Pro Series. This outstanding...

Legacy Series EF381SC Demo by Mark Blasquez

February 09, 2022 20:23

Perhaps the most iconic 12-string guitar in the world, the Takamine Legacy Series EF381SC is immediately recognizable for both its Gloss Black finish and its articulate tone. Enjoy this demo by expert guitarist Mark Blasquez,...

Pro Series P7D Demo by Jake Allen

January 15, 2021 21:41

Incredible guitarist Jake Allen takes on one of the most top-of-the-line Pro Series guitars made by Takamine with the Pro Series P7D. This powerful dreadnought combines traditional craft with contemporary refinements: a solid...

G Series GJ72CE/GJ72CE-12 Demo by Jake Allen

December 15, 2022 17:17

Jake Allen rocks out on two of Takamine's affordable yet powerful jumbo guitars: the GJ72CE (available in both Natural and Brown Sunburst) and its 12-string companion, the GJ72CE-12 (also available in Natural and Brown...

G Series GC6CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

July 21, 2022 21:39

Expert guitarist Mark Blasquez does this demo of the Takamine G Series G6CE in Gloss Black finish. This classical guitar delivers a traditional sound paired to a more modern look with its solid spruce top and black walnut...

CRN-TS1 Thermal Top Demo by Matt Haze

July 19, 2019 21:31

LA-based guitarist Matt Haze tries out the Takamine CRN-TS1, part of our Thermal Top series featuring solid spruce tops that are baked in a vacuum environment, giving the guitar a more desirable played-in sound. The CRN-TS1...

EF340S TT Demo by Corey Witt

June 09, 2016 15:45

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Clinician Corey Witt tunes the Takamine EF340S TT to DADGAD and shows off its beautiful tone in this demo video. You also learn a little bit about Takamine's "Thermal Top" technology, in which the solid spruce top of the...

CTP-3 CoolTube™ Preamplifier

November 28, 2016 17:59

Tom Watters gives you a detailed explanation of the versatile, great-sounding CTP-3 CoolTube™ preamplifier that's featured in many of Takamine's higher-end guitars. The CTP-3 is the only preamp for acoustic guitar that has an...

G Series GD34CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

January 11, 2024 18:48

Here's Mark Blasquez with a great demo of a great guitar: the G Series GD34CE. It's a classic-looking cutaway dreadnought that is inspired by Takamine's Legacy Series EF341SC. Carrying much of the EF341SC's look and...

EF7M-LS Demo by Linda Taylor

October 14, 2016 16:46

Linda Taylor is best known as one of the musical accompanyists on Drew Carey's long-running improv comedy show Whose LIne Is It Anyway?, and she's a terrific player who brings out the most of her Takamine guitars. In this...

Takamine Preamp Shootout with Jake Allen

January 12, 2023 17:16

Our pal Jake Allen made this video to show off the unique tones and responsiveness of several of our acclaimed Takamine preamplifiers. Most of our preamp modules can be swapped out to different guitars if you’re looking for a...

EF75M TT Demo by Linda Taylor

October 28, 2016 16:23

The Takamine EF75M TT is truly a world-class acoustic instrument that ranks among the finest ever made by any manufacturer. Crafted by hand by experienced Takamine luthiers, the EF75M TT is a limited-edition guitar that...

CP7MO TT Demo by Corey Witt

May 10, 2016 18:05