Takamine Test Site

February 10, 2017 21:11

In this video, watch Takamine's master luthiers create the latest of our renowned limited-edition guitars, LTD-2017 Magome, while seeing some of the beauty of the area that inspired its creation.

Over 400 years ago,...

2020 NAMM Show: Jason Charles Miller Artist Interview

January 25, 2020 04:36

Live at the 2020 NAMM Show, an interview with Jason Charles Miller....

Premier Guitar: LTD-2018 Gifu-Cho Demo at NAMM 2018

February 01, 2018 17:53

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Our friends at Premier Guitar Magazine came by the Takamine booth at the 2018 NAMM Show to see what was new and cool... so of course, we showed them the special limited-edition LTD-2018 Gifu-Cho. We were also fortunate enough...

LTD-2018 Gifu-Cho Demo by Jake Allen

May 01, 2018 19:07

Acclaimed guitarist Jake Allen does an exquisite performance and walks you through the features of the very special limited-edition LTD-2018 Gifu-Cho. This rare and coveted instrument features a "whitewashed" cedar top,...

Thinline Series TSP100 DBS Demo by Mark Blasquez

January 15, 2021 21:24

Guitarist Mark Blasquez demonstrates the TSP100 Deep Blue Sunburst. This gorgeous premium guitar represents all the properties that Takamine set out to achieve with the Thinline Series; expressive tone, outstanding build...

Luis Kalil: "The Unforgiven" (Metallica Solo)

August 03, 2020 17:23

Here's a rare moment where we get to show you the incredible skill of an virtuoso guitarist who plays Takamine as well as ESP (who distributes Takamine in the USA). Luís Kalil became the youngest-ever ESP endorsee at age 13,...

2020 NAMM Show: John Jorgenson Artist Interview

January 22, 2020 17:29

Live at the 2020 NAMM Show, an interview with John Jorgenson....

2020 NAMM Show: Takamine LTD2020 Peace Product Spotlight

January 24, 2020 23:26

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Live at the 2020 NAMM Show, a product spotlight on the LTD2020 Peace Takamine guitar. More info and specs on the LTD2020 Peace here....

2019 NAMM Show: CRN-TS1 Spotlight

January 27, 2019 01:05

Live from the 2019 NAMM Show, a look at the new CRN-TS1 slope-shoulder dreadnought....

LTD-2017 Magome Demo by Linda Taylor

December 08, 2017 22:56

It's getting near the end of 2017, and our annual special limited-edition guitar will be more and more hard to find. But no matter when you can get ahold of one, the beauty of Magome is timeless. In this video, it's being...

2020 NAMM Show: Jake Allen Artist Interview

January 19, 2020 18:12

Live at the 2020 NAMM Show, an interview with Jake Allen....

Thermal Top Series CRN-TS1 Thermal Top Demo by Jake Allen

January 15, 2021 21:27

Guitar phenomenon Jake Allen plays the Takamine CRN-TS1 in this demo video. This slope-shoulder dreadnought from Takamine's Thermal Top Series is a huge-sounding guitar that incorporates a 12th fret to the body neck joint for...

Breaking Benjamin: "Dear Agony"

April 27, 2020 20:41

Breaking Benjamin, the multi-platinum rock band out of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, knocks it out of the park on "Dear Agony", a lovely ballad off Aurora, their new collection of reimagined acoustic versions of some of their...

Jason Charles Miller: "Get Thee Behind Me"

August 07, 2019 16:26

Carrying his Takamine on his back through a post-apocalyptic nightmare, singer-songwriter Jason Charles Miller encounters the Devil (also played by himself) and his cohorts Conquest, War, Death, and Famine in this excellent...

Ryanhood on their Takamine Guitars

September 23, 2019 22:49

Indie folk duo Ryanhood create incredibly good songs and put on spirited performances that feature Ryan David Green on the Takamine Pro Series P7DC and Cameron Hood on the Legacy Series EF341SC. Check out our recent Takamine...

Jake Allen at NAMM 2018

January 30, 2018 01:31

Jake Allen interviewed at the 2018 NAMM Show (January 25-28, 2018)....

The Accidentals: "Heavy Flag"

November 04, 2018 21:34

Recorded in Los Angeles with Grammy-award-winning producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Lana Del Ray, The Decemberists), “Heavy Flag” is a “call-to-action” song by Michigan-based indie folk band The Accidentals, which...

Pro Series P6N Demo by Mark Blasquez

January 15, 2021 21:39

Guitarist Mark Blasquez performs using the outstanding Takamine Pro Series P6N. With Takamine's distinctive NEX body style, the P6N is a singer's delight, combining the power of a dreadnought with balanced tone that perfectly...

Jake Allen Clinic with the Legacy Series TSF48C and Pro Series P3NC

January 15, 2021 22:31

Singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist Jake Allen does a full Takamine clinic with the Legacy Series TSF48C and the Pro Series P3NC. Filmed at Valley Relics Museum (Van Nuys, CA)....

Legacy Series TF77-PT Demo by Jake Allen

January 15, 2021 21:50

Outstanding guitarist Jake Allen does a demo video of the Takamine Legacy Series TF77-PT. This OM-style guitar is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades....

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...

Classical Series TC135SC Demo by Mark Blasquez

January 15, 2021 21:53

Guitarist Mark Blasquez takes out the Takamine Classical Series TC135SC for this lovely demo. Handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades, the TC135SC is a...

Takamine Showcase 2021: Ryanhood Interview

January 15, 2021 22:56

Ryan Green and Cameron Hood, known together as Ryanhood, spoke with us as part of Takamine Showcase 2021. More info on the Legacy Series EF341SC here. More info on the Pro Series P7DC here. Keep up with Ryanhood at their web...

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 great New Yorker-sized guitar has a cool retro...

Limited-Edition CP3NY Demo by Jake Allen

June 12, 2018 21:51

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The Takamine Limited Edition Series just got even cooler with three new models of the New Yorker-sized CP3NY, in Gloss Black, Gloss Orange, and Gloss Molasses finishes. Watch and listen as extraordinary guitarist Jake Allen...

Pro Series P3NC Demo by Jake Allen

January 15, 2021 21:33

Singer-songwriter Jake Allen uses the Takamine Pro Series P3NC on this outstanding demo. This guitar delivers the finest in Takamine acoustic sound, style and performance from a classic Takamine NEX/grand auditorium-style...

Takamine Showcase 2021: Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan) Interview

January 15, 2021 22:49

Jeff Stinco, a founding member of Canadian rock band Simple Plan and a longterm Takamine player, chatted with us during Takamine Showcase 2021. Get more info on the Limited Edition CP400NYK here. Keep up with Jeff and Simple...

Breaking Benjamin: "Far Away" ft. Scooter Ward

March 23, 2020 21:38

In the music video for "Far Away" by multi-platinum rock band Breaking Benjamin, you'll see two Takamine Pro Series guitars. Keith Wallen is playing a P6JC BSB, while his bandmate Jasen Rauch uses a P7DC. The band, from...

Takamine Showcase 2021: Katie Larson and Sav Buist (The Accidentals) Interview

January 15, 2021 22:42