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Jake Allen Explains the Takamine CTF-2N Preamplifier
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Jake Allen is here to tell you about (and let you hear) the Takamine CTF-2N preamplifier. In 2022, along with the release of Takamine's special 60th anniversary limited edition guitar, we also announced this spectacular new...
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EF740FS TT Demo by Dan Cohen
Guitarist Dan Cohen tunes the Takamine EF740FS TT to open E, puts on his slide, and takes you for a ride into acoustic wonderland. You also get to know more about this gorgeous deep-bodied OM-cutaway style guitar that employs...
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Takamine Legacy Continues at NAMM 2016
For everyone who was not able to attend the 2016 Winter NAMM Show, and even for those who were, check out this cool montage of Takamine artist performances and product insights featuring the likes of Grammy winners John...
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CP400NYK Demo by Linda Taylor
You may have seen Linda Taylor doing musical accompaniment on Drew Carey's long-running improv comedy show Whose LIne Is It Anyway?, but there's nothing funny about the way this talented woman approaches guitar playing......
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Takamine Live from Summer NAMM 2016
Our friends at Premier Guitar Magazine came by the Takamine booth at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show on Thursday June 23 to check out the new guitar we're showing, including the EF75M TT, CP771MC SB, CP400NYK, and EF7M-LS. They...
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Max Georgiev: "Tango en Skai" (Roland Dyens)
Award-winning classical guitarist Max Georgiev, the subject of a Takamine Artist Spotlight in March 2016, performs "Tango en Skai", a piece by famed French guitarist and composer Roland Dyens. Max is performing on his...
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Kirby Kelley at Tone Shop Guitars
Acclaimed blues player Kirby Kelley visited Addison, TX-based Takamine dealer Tone Shop Guitars on March 5 to put on a clinic, and boy, did he! As Guitar Center's "King of the Blues" winner in 2009, Kirby can take his...
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LTD2020 Peace Demo by Jake Allen
Extraordinary guitarist Jake Allen gives you a full runthrough of this year's special limited-edition Takamine model, the LTD2020 Peace. This concert-sized guitar ushers in the decade with a wonderful message of peace with an...
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Toby Keith on The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert
Takamine artist Toby Keith was one of the first musical guests on this week's premiere of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", and this video shows Toby gifting the new host with his signature Takamine Toby Keith EF250TK...
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The Legacy Continues
Beginning in March 2015, ESP Guitars became the US distributor for one of the most widely played and highly respected brands of acoustic instruments: Takamine. From our handcrafted Pro Series and Classical/Hirade guitars...
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My Music Summoned a Moose!
When I was recording my entry for the 2021 Takamine Go Play Outside contest at Lake Irene in Rocky Mountain National Park, a funny thing happened. I was playing my song "Aiode" when I looked across the lake and saw a moose...
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Takamine Interview: Sean Rowe
Hailing from Troy, NY, Takamine artist Sean Rowe is an alternative folk singer-songwriter who has released a series of critically-acclaimed albums since his debut as a solo artist in 2004. Sean gained global recognition...
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Limited Edition THE 60TH Demo by Jake Allen
Here's the very talented Jake Allen on one of the most special Limited Edition guitars Takamine has ever produced: THE 60th. Created in celebration of our historic 60th anniversary, THE 60TH has a body shape based on an early...
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Signature Series Kenny Chesney KC70 Demo by Jake Allen
Masterful guitar man Jake Allen gives you a demo of the Takamine Signature Series KC70, the signature guitar of the one and only Kenny Chesney. Everyone likes Kenny; he has over 40 Top 10 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot...
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NAMM 2023: Artist Interview with Jason Charles Miller
Live from the Takamine booth at NAMM 2023, an interview with Jason Charles Miller....
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Takamine Interview: Holly Henderson
We caught up with UK-based singer-songwriter Holly Henderson for our "Takamine Showcase 2022" streaming video event this spring. Learn more about this fascinating and very talented musician, including what she's up to...
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G Series GLD12E & GLN12E Demo by Mark Blasquez
Guitar player Mark Blasquez shows off the great tones of the affordable GLD12E dreadnought and GLN12E NEX from Takamine's value-packed G Series. These guitars offer the benefit of a shorter scale length, providing a softer,...
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Garth Brooks Signature GB7C Demo by Jake Allen
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,...
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Pro Series P5NC Demo by Jake Allen
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...
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G Series GLN11E Demo
Courtesy of Algam, Takamine's distributor in France, here's a short and sweet performance demo of the Takamine G Series GLN11E in Natural Satin finish. This guitar offers the Takamine NEX "mini jumbo" body shape in a 630mm...
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G Series GD51 Demo by Mark Blasquez
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....
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Pro Series P3FCN Demo by Jake Allen
The always-amazing Jake Allen does this demo of the Takamine Pro Series P3FCN. This guitar delivers classic nylon string tone in modern live and recording environments. Features: solid cedar top, solid sapele back, fan style...
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G Series GN51CE Demo by Jake Allen
Extraordinary guitar player Jake Allen does a demo of the Takamine GN51CE, part of our value-packed G Series. With deluxe appointments, solid-top construction and great performance features including a NEX cutaway and...
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Takamine Factory Tour by Premier Guitar
In September, we sent Takamine's director of product development Tom Watters to Japan along with Premier Guitar associate editor Chris Kies for a firsthand look inside the famous Takamine factory in Nakatsugawa. What resulted...
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TSP158C/TSP158C-12 Demo by Jake Allen
Guitarist Jake Allen demonstrates the new additions to the Takamine Thinline Series, the TSP158C and TSP158C-12. Available in See Thru Black Gloss and See Thru Red Gloss in both 6-string and 12-string versions, the rich and...
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2019 NAMM Show: Jason Charles Miller Interview
2019 NAMM Show: Jason Charles Miller Interview on Saturday January 26....
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Introducing the LTD-2019 Moon
Each year, the master artisans at Takamine in Japan make one very special limited-edition guitar for the year. This year's LTD-2019 "Moon" pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and humankind's curiosity...
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