Takamine Test Site

February 09, 2022 20:05

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...

Introducing Takamine's Upgraded SH Cases

February 08, 2024 22:55

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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...

Limited Edition LTD2023 Demo by Mark Blasquez

April 17, 2023 23:26

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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...

CT4B II Preamplifier

December 02, 2016 21:56

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...

NAMM 2023: Tour of the Takamine Guitars Booth

April 14, 2023 19:53

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A quick tour of the Takamine Booth at NAMM 2023....

G Series GN30 Demo by Jake Allen

April 25, 2024 22:10

Here's the always-excellent Jake Allen with a great demo of a great guitar... Takamine's G Series GN30. This value-packed guitar combines solid-top construction with a beautiful gloss finish, great-looking appointments, and...

G Series GD35CE PW & GD35CE-12 PW Demo by Jake Allen

July 22, 2022 22:55

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!...

G Series GN11MCE Demo by Jake Allen

April 04, 2024 21:57

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....

G Series GY11ME Demo by Mark Blasquez

May 04, 2023 22:17

So you think you can’t get a great guitar without sacrificing your life savings? Expert musician Mark Blasquez is here to prove that’s not the case if you’re using the Takamine G Series GY11ME. It’s one of the most affordable...

Jake Allen Explains the Takamine CTF-2N Preamplifier

February 29, 2024 22:17

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...

How to Restring Your Steel-String Acoustic Guitar

July 13, 2021 23:54

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or have played acoustic guitar for years and years... there's a right way to most effectively restring your steel-string guitar. Takamine's Tom Watters is here to give you a definitive...

Limited Edition FN15 AR Demo by Mark Blasquez

August 25, 2023 00:02

Here's guitarist Mark Blasquez giving you a good look and listen to the Limited Edition Series FN15 AR. Based on the design of Takamine's revered Natural Series, the FN15 AR combines a solid cedar top and spectacular Amazon...

NAMM 2022: THE 60TH

June 04, 2022 16:52

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Live from NAMM 2022, a spotlight on the special 60th anniversary limited edition model THE 60TH....

Tony Franklin on the Takamine TB10 Bass

March 02, 2022 19:03

Tony Franklin, the widely-respected bass player who rocketed to global acclaim in the early '80s as part of the band The Firm with Jimmy Page and Paul Rogers, has just done a demo video of the Takamine TB10 bass. This unique...

G Series GD38CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

January 11, 2024 18:53

Enjoy this demo of the Takamine G Series GD38CE, a 12-string cutaway dreadnought with classic looks, inspired by Takamine's Legacy Series EF381SC. Carrying much of the EF381SC's look and appointments, this value packed...

Thinline Series TSP178AC FCB Demo by Jake Allen

December 22, 2022 18:24

Here's acoustic whiz Jake Allen with a demo of the TSP178AC in Faded Cherry Sunburst, part of Takamine's acclaimed Thinline Series guitars. Crafted by hand in Japan, these guitars offer a winning combination of outstanding...

Ryanhood: "Appy Returns"

May 03, 2022 20:06

They're back, and perhaps even better than ever! Ryanhood, the Tucson, AZ-based duo of Takamine players Ryan Green and Cameron Hood, have just debuted the video for "Appy Returns", a tune from their terrific 2021 album Under...

Takamine Showcase 2024

January 18, 2024 17:00

Enjoy this presentation on some of the latest and greatest guitars and basses in the Takamine family!...

G Series GN71CE Demo by Jake Allen

May 16, 2024 22:11

Extraordinary guitarist Jake Allen is here for a demo of the G Series GN71CE in Gloss Brown Sunburst finish. Featuring Takamine's compact but big-sounding NEX body style, solid-top construction, elegant appointments, and an...

Takamine Showcase 2022 - Spring Edition

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May 27, 2022 16:45

Enjoy this complete showcase of Takamine's newest and coolest guitars!...

Pro Series P7DC Demo by Jake Allen

January 25, 2023 22:55

Guitarist Jake Allen is here doing some of his best stuff on one of Takamine's best guitars: the Pro Series P7DC. This powerful handcrafted dreadnought combines tradition with contemporary refinements; a solid spruce top with...

NAMM 2022: GLD11E and GLN11E

June 04, 2022 21:48

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Live from NAMM 2022, a spotlight on the GLD11E and GLN11E....

Limited Edition LTD2024 Demo by Jake Allen

March 11, 2024 19:55

Virtuoso guitarist Jake Allen is here with an outstanding demo of the Limited Edition Series LTD2024. The theme for this year's special model, a beautiful NEX-shaped cutaway, is our solar system, which is depicted both in its...

G Series GY93E Demo by Mark Blasquez

July 21, 2022 22:22

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Guitarist Mark Blasquez expertly performs on the Takamine G Series GY93E in this demo video. The GY93E features Takamine's parlor-style New Yorker body shape for comfort and articulate tone, along with a solid spruce top,...

NAMM 2022: G30 Series

June 03, 2022 19:11

Live from NAMM 2022, a spotlight on the new additions to the G30 Series, the GD35CE PW and the GD35CE-12 PW....

Yahritza y Su Esencia: NPR Tiny Desk Concert

August 24, 2023 16:32

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We're fans of National Public Radio's "Tiny Desk Concert" series, where musicians get up in a small room and do some of the most pure live performances imaginable. Stumbling upon the latest episode posted this morning was a...

NAMM 2023: Takamine FT340 BS and FN15 AR

April 14, 2023 19:35

Live from the Takamine booth at NAMM 2023, a spotlight on the FT340 BS and FN15 AR...

G Series GD37CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

January 11, 2024 18:56

Here's guitarist Mark Blasquez with a demo of the Takamine G Series GD37CE. Maple back and sides are the foundation of this silky sounding guitar in Takamine's high-value G-Series. Finished in elegant gloss pearl white, this...

G Series GN75CE WR Demo by Mark Blasquez

May 25, 2023 21:33