G Series GF49CE Demo by Jake Allen

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 GD21CE Demo by Jason Charles Miller

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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G Series GD74CE-12U Demo by Ashlee Valenzuela

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

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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Takamine Showcase 2025: Friday January 17

Takamine Showcase 2025: Friday January 17

On Friday January 17, we invite you to tune in to Takamine Showcase 2025, a livestream video event that includes excellent demos of some of our yet-to-be-announced guitars that will be coming in the new year, along with a...
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Introducing Takamine's Upgraded SH Cases

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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Takamine Acoustic Guitar Roundtable

Takamine Acoustic Guitar Roundtable

Join Takamine's Tom Watters along with musicians Jake Allen and Jeff Klopmeyer for a full hour of everything you ever wanted to know about acoustic guitar shapes, woods, and tones! In this casual podcast-style presentation,...
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Limited Edition LTD2023 Demo by Mark Blasquez

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 GY21E Demo by Jake Allen

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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NAMM 2023: Tour of the Takamine Guitars Booth

NAMM 2023: Tour of the Takamine Guitars Booth

A quick tour of the Takamine Booth at NAMM 2023....
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G Series GN30 Demo by Jake Allen

G Series GN30 Demo by Jake Allen

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

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

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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G Series GN11MCE Demo by Jake Allen

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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G Series GY11ME Demo by Mark Blasquez

G Series GY11ME Demo by Mark Blasquez

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...
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Jake Allen Explains the Takamine CTF-2N Preamplifier

Jake Allen Explains the Takamine CTF-2N Preamplifier

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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How to Restring Your Steel-String Acoustic Guitar

How to Restring Your Steel-String Acoustic Guitar

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...
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Limited Edition FN15 AR Demo by Mark Blasquez

Limited Edition FN15 AR Demo by Mark Blasquez

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...
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NAMM 2022: THE 60TH

NAMM 2022: THE 60TH

Live from NAMM 2022, a spotlight on the special 60th anniversary limited edition model THE 60TH....
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Tony Franklin on the Takamine TB10 Bass

Tony Franklin on the Takamine TB10 Bass

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...
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G Series GD38CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

G Series GD38CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

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...
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Thinline Series TSP178AC FCB Demo by Jake Allen

Thinline Series TSP178AC FCB Demo by Jake Allen

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...
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Ryanhood: "Appy Returns"

Ryanhood: "Appy Returns"

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...
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Takamine Showcase 2024

Takamine Showcase 2024

Enjoy this presentation on some of the latest and greatest guitars and basses in the Takamine family!...
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G Series GN71CE Demo by Jake Allen

G Series GN71CE Demo by Jake Allen

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...
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G Series GN37CE Demo by Jake Allen

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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Takamine Showcase 2022 - Spring Edition

Takamine Showcase 2022 - Spring Edition

Enjoy this complete showcase of Takamine's newest and coolest guitars!...
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Pro Series P7DC Demo by Jake Allen

Pro Series P7DC Demo by Jake Allen

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...
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NAMM 2022: GLD11E and GLN11E

NAMM 2022: GLD11E and GLN11E

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