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Humidity: Your Takamine’s Friend
It's the time of year for dry weather to be detrimental to your acoustic guitar. Learn the steps to save it!
...Takamine's Legacy Series: Fan Favorites
These guitars, built at Takamine's famous Sakashita design and manufacturing headquarters, represent some of the most iconic models we've ever made.
...Artist Spotlight: Kyshona
This performing singer-songwriter uses her music as paths toward healing and peace.
...The Takamine NEX Body Shape
Do you like the best aspects of dreadnought and jumbo-shaped guitars (except the ungainly size)? The NEX style gives it to you, in a compact and supremely playable form.
...Congratulations to Mike Yarger, Winner of the EF381DX Sweepstakes!
This guy gets one of the finest 12-string guitars you can imagine.
...We're All "Happy Anywhere" with Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
If you were stuck at home with Gwen Stefani, what would you do? Make great music, of course!
...Garth Slates Release of Two New Albums & Takes Home Billboard Honor
The #1-selling solo artist of all time keeps things rolling.
...The Right Top for Your Tone
Red Cedar? Sitka Spruce? Adirondack Spruce? This short guide helps you understand the effect that different top woods have on your unique tone.
...Takamine Takes the Stage at 2019 CMA Awards
As usual, country music's biggest night was filled with talent, amazing performances... and Takamine guitars.
...Sona Jobarteh and the Gambia Academy
Bringing traditions from The Gambia to a worldwide audience, Sona and her Takamine spread a message of hope from West Africa.
...The Essential Holly Henderson
Working with acclaimed player/producer Pete Thorn, Holly Henderson just needed one more thing to complete her musical journey.
...Congratulations to Timothy Weaver, Winner of our Thinline Sweepstakes
He chose the TSP158C-12 in See Thru Black!
...Takamine At Home on 'The Voice' Stage
Season 16 was more full of Takamine guitars than our warehouse, thanks to the generosity of coach Blake Shelton.
...Jerry Garcia’s Takamine
One of the world's most iconic and beloved guitarists turned to Takamine for acoustic performances and recordings.
...Inside the Takamine Palathetic Pickup
All the details that go into making the world standard in acoustic-electric guitar pickups.
...Eagles "Hotel California" from 'Hell Freezes Over'
A look at a classic music moment when "hell froze over" and the seemingly impossible band reunion (with their Takamine guitars) happened in 1994.
...The Return of Jovanny Cadena
In one of the music world's comeback stories of the year, this Regional Mexican musician is healthy and making music again to the delight of fans.
...Reba Meyers (Code Orange) Takes an Acoustic Path
When doing acoustic versions of even the heaviest rock songs, Code Orange's guitarist agrees that no guitar fits the bill better than a Takamine.
...Feb/Mar: Takamine Guitar Night Clinic Tour with Jake Allen
Takamine Artist Spotlight: Jake Allen
A talented genre-bending Takamine player with mindblowing technique lets us in on his history and creative process.
...Slotted Headstocks: Look Cool, Sound Great
A traditionally cool look with some added sonic benefits!
...Garth Brooks Announces Stadium Tour
There are few bigger events in country music than a Garth Brooks tour. Learn more about his upcoming plans to hit the road!
...John Anderson Joins Blake Shelton on Friends and Heroes Tour
One of country's great voices hits the road again in 2020.
...Understanding Mahogany and Its Variations
We all know that mahogany is used in guitar building, but not everyone understands the outstanding choices in sustainable and great-sounding mahogany variations!
...John Jorgenson Joins Sir Elton’s Farewell Tour
The man with the red guitar is filling in for Davey Johnstone on this historic tour.
...Toby Celebrates “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” with Tour and ACM Duet with Blake
Toby Keith's big break was a song written 25 years ago in a motel bathroom in Dodge City, KS.
...Thursday June 25: Jake Allen Livestream on Facebook
Join us Thursday evening on the Takamine Facebook page for this free livestream show from an amazing player!
...Artist Spotlight: John Jorgenson
A master of many instruments and many styles, John shares his experiences as a Takamine player and offers some excellent advice.
...Takamine Player Jenee Fleenor Earns Historic CMA Nomination
One of Nashville's most respected musicians (and Takamine players) is a woman who deserves every accolade!
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