Videos
Lance Allen: "California Girls"
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Takamine artist Lance Allen recently decided to celebrate his 20th anniversary of uploading great fingerstyle guitar content to YouTube by doing this fun cover of the Brian Wilson/Mike Love-penned Beach Boys classic...
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Jacob Johnson: "Smile"
Takamine artist Jacob Johnson always delivers some of the most expressive playing imaginable on his battle-worn Pro Series P3DC dreadnought cutaway, so it's no wonder that his latest tune is as lovely as it is. And if it has...
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Jo Dee Messina: "Dream On" with the Takamine Pro Series P10DC
There’s something special that happens when a legendary artist like Jo Dee Messina covers the music of an iconic band like Aerosmith. That’s the case here with this outstanding rendition of the rock classic “Dream On,” which...
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Limited Edition Series RNV460C Demo by Orbel Babayan
The RNV460C marks the first guitar in Takamine's new Revival models… limited editions that update some of Takamine's most beloved and storied guitars. Based on the popular TNV460C from the Nashville Series, the RNV460C...
G Series Taka-Mini GX31CE Demo by Orbel Babayan
Guitar player Orbel Babayan tries out another of the latest additions to our compact but powerful "Taka-Mini" 3/4-sized travel guitars, the GX31CE. This outstanding instrument is designed for exceptional portability without...
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EF75M TT Demo by Linda Taylor
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...
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G Series GD74CE-12U Demo by Ashlee Valenzuela
Here's Ashlee Valenzuela on the very unique Takamine G Series GD74CE-12U. Unlike most 12-string guitars, this one was designed for a special stringing style using two sets of six strings, as opposed to a standard 12-string...
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Limited Edition LTD2022 Demo by Mark Blasquez
In celebration of Takamine's 60th anniversary, the Limited Edition LTD2022 pays homage to an early Takamine design while including excellent modern enhancements. As is the case with all Takamine LTD models, the LTD2022 is...
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Pro Series P10DC Demo by Orbel Babayan
Guitarist Orbel Babayan is here to try out the P10DC, a dreadnaught cutaway that represents the top tier of Takamine's Pro Series guitars. Built with the highest grade solid Sitka spruce tops and premium solid East Indian...
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Introducing Takamine's Upgraded SH Cases
Takamine's Tom Watters is here to explain the advantages of the newly-upgraded Takamine semi-hard (SH) cases that come with our Japan-built handcrafted Takamine guitar models. Watch the video and develop a better...
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G Series GD34CE Demo by Daniel Barragan
Here's Daniel Barragan doing a demo of the G Series GD34CE, a classic-looking cutaway dreadnought that is inspired by Takamine's Legacy Series EF341SC. This value-packed G Series guitar is a gorgeous, great sounding...
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G Series GB72CE Bass Demo by Mark Diaz
Here's bass player Mark Diaz with an exciting demo of the Takamine G Series GB72CE Bass. The GB72CE combines a mighty jumbo body style, solid-top construction, stunning cosmetic features, and premium electronics....
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Takamine Factory Tour Part 1: Wood and Parts Fabrication
In this exclusive series, you'll get a very detailed and beautiful look inside the process of how the master luthiers of Takamine Guitars handcraft their finest guitar models at the Takamine facility in Gifu, Japan. Part 1:...
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G Series GY21E Demo by Jake Allen
Here the masterful Jake Allen on the G Series GY21E. Takamine’s New Yorker-shape guitars are comfortable, sound great, and are one of the least challenging when it comes to managing performance dynamics. Smaller body guitars...
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Limited Edition LTD2023 Demo by Mark Blasquez
Takamine celebrates the Santa Fe guitar series with the very special LTD2023 Santa Fe 30th Anniversary model. This limited production NEX-sized cutaway features a solid cedar top which is paired with beautifully figured silky...
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G Series GF49CE Demo by Jake Allen
The G Series GF49CE is an outstanding flashback to Takamine's ‘80s-era heritage! This guitar is totally awesome in its Cosmic Black Sparkle finish and classic red binding. Beneath the distinctive colors lives a great FX-sized...
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G Series GN37CE Demo by Jake Allen
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...
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G Series GN73CE Demo by Brett Vaughn
Expert guitarist Brett Vaughn does this laid-back demo of a great guitar: the G Series GN73CE. This cool NEX cutaway guitar is a retro-inspired satin black machine that would look as at ease on a rock stage as it would in a...
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G Series GD30CE-12 Demo by Leo Gama
Here's guitarist Leo Gama on the Takamine G Series GD30CE-12, a stage-worthy acoustic-electric dreadnought 12-string guitar that features solid-top construction, a soft Venetian-style cutaway and a superior-sounding Takamine...
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CT4B II Preamplifier
Takamine's Tom Watters takes you through a short and sweet demo of the CT4B II preamplifier that's standard equipment with many fine Takamine guitars, such as the P2DC, the EF341SC, the JJ325SRC, and many more. The CT4B II is...
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G Series GD21CE Demo by Jason Charles Miller
Here's Takamine artist Jason Charles Miller on the outstanding GD21CE in Satin Molasses finish. This great G Series dreadnought cutaway is destined to be an instant classic. Features: solid spruce top, sapele back and sides,...
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Signature Series John Jorgenson JJ325SRCL-12 Demo by Ashlee Valenzuela
Here's guitarist Ashlee Valenzuela doing a lovely demo of the Takamine John Jorgenson Signature Series JJ325SRCL-12. Created for flexibility across a wide range of musical styles, this 12-string dreadnought features a solid...
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NAMM 2023: Tour of the Takamine Guitars Booth
A quick tour of the Takamine Booth at NAMM 2023....
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José Macario (Ladrones) on the G Series GD37CE
Respected guitarist of alternative Mexican band Ladrones José Macario plays the gleaming pearl white G Series GD37CE. This dreadnought cutaway guitar (also available in a 12-string version) features a solid spruce top, maple...
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G Series GN11MCE Demo by Jake Allen
Here's Jake Allen showing that you don't need to break the bank to get a great sounding, highly playable instrument! The all-sapele Cutaway NEX-sized Takamine GN11MCE is great for acoustic blues, fingerstyle, or roots music....
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Takamine Factory Tour Part 3: Body Decorating and Polishing
In this exclusive series, you'll get a very detailed and beautiful look inside the process of how the master luthiers of Takamine Guitars handcraft their finest guitar models at the Takamine facility in Gifu, Japan. Part 3:...
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G Series Taka-Mini GP3HSE Demo by Orbel Babayan
Here's guitarist Orbel Babayan doing a demo of a uniquely special guitar: the G Series Taka-Mini GP3HSE. This is more than a typical travel-sized dreadnought guitar. It comes set up by Takamine in high-strung "Nashville...
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G Series GD35CE PW & GD35CE-12 PW Demo by Jake Allen
Available as both the 6-string GD35CE and 12-string GD35CE-12, these striking pearl white dreadnought cutaways are bold and robust sounding guitars in Takamine's high-value G-Series. Enjoy this demo of both by Jake Allen!...
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How to Restring Your Nylon String Acoustic Guitar
Tom Watters, Takamine USA's Director of Product Development, takes you through every detailed step on the best way to change strings on your nylon-string acoustic guitar, and to give it some important maintenance while you're...
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Takamine Factory Tour Part 6: Final Setup
In this exclusive series, you'll get a very detailed and beautiful look inside the process of how the master luthiers of Takamine Guitars handcraft their finest guitar models at the Takamine facility in Gifu, Japan. Part 6:...
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