NAMM 2022: Jake Allen with the Thinline Series

NAMM 2022: Jake Allen with the Thinline Series

Live from NAMM 2022, an interview with Takamine artist Jake Allen....
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NAMM 2022: G30 Series

NAMM 2022: G30 Series

Live from NAMM 2022, a spotlight on the new additions to the G30 Series, the GD35CE PW and the GD35CE-12 PW....
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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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Paride Pignotti: "Charles River"

Paride Pignotti: "Charles River"

In Summer 2021, when we held our "Go Play Outside" contest, the winner ended up being Paride Pignotti, a young Italian virtuoso who was studying for his Master's degree in Jazz at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He...
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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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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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Takamine Community Interview: Paride Pignotti

Takamine Community Interview: Paride Pignotti

Paride Pignotti, who won Takamine "Go Play Outside" contest in Summer 2021, spoke to us during our "Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition" event. Learn about this young and incredibly talented guitarist who is getting his...
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Takamine Artist Interview: Mike Herrera (MxPx)

Takamine Artist Interview: Mike Herrera (MxPx)

Takamine player Mike Hererra, solo artist and frontman of the pop punk band MxPx, spoke with us during our "Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition" event. Mike relates his experiences as a singer-songwriter, using Takamine...
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Takamine Artist Interview: Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin)

Takamine Artist Interview: Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin)

Takamine player Keith Wallen, solo artist and member of American rock band Breaking Benjamin, spoke to us as part of our "Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition" video event. Learn more about how Keith discovered Takamine...
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G Series GN77KCE Demo by Mark Blasquez

G Series GN77KCE Demo by Mark Blasquez

The affordable G Series GN77KCE offers a beautiful Hawaiian Koa top, back and sides, and makes the transition to the stage effortless with the addition of Takamine’s own TP-4TD electronics, complete with an equalizer and...
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Legacy Series EF381SC Demo by Mark Blasquez

Legacy Series EF381SC Demo by Mark Blasquez

Perhaps the most iconic 12-string guitar in the world, the Takamine Legacy Series EF381SC is immediately recognizable for both its Gloss Black finish and its articulate tone. Enjoy this demo by expert guitarist Mark Blasquez,...
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Thermal Top EF360SC TT Demo by Mark Blasquez

Thermal Top EF360SC TT Demo by Mark Blasquez

Guitarist Mark Blasquez takes you through the great features and superb tone of the Thermal Top Series EF360SC TT. This cutaway dreadnought incorporates Takamine's "Thermal Top" technology, giving the musician the desired...
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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 2022

Takamine Showcase 2022

Streamed live on January 28, 2022, Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition includes great guitar demos, insightful artist interviews, the introduction of the limited-edition LTD2022, and much more... all in celebration of...
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Jake Allen & Lexi Bondar: "Santa's Prayer"

Jake Allen & Lexi Bondar: "Santa's Prayer"

Here's Takamine artist Jake Allen, along with his sister Lexi Bondar, performing a lovely song written by their dad Allen Bondar over 30 years ago, when Jake and Lexi were little kids. "Santa's Prayer", a heartwarming...
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Takamine "Go Play Outside" Contest Winner: Paride Pignotti

Takamine "Go Play Outside" Contest Winner: Paride Pignotti

We received dozens and dozens of great video entries for our "Go Play Outside" contest in Summer 2021, and it was difficult to pick the winner. However, Paride Pignotti's "Abuela's Waltz" had all the right elements that we...
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"Go Play Outside" for a Chance to Win Big!

"Go Play Outside" for a Chance to Win Big!

EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2021! From streets to parks, beaches to deserts, mountains to rivers, summertime is the best time to head to the great outdoors and make music! For members of the USA-based Takamine Community, it’s...
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Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Striking Matches

Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Striking Matches

Sarah Zimmerman and Justin Davis of Striking Matches recently sat down with Premier Guitar's John Bohlinger for one of the magazine's beloved "Rig Rundown" interviews. Check out the details of what this talented...
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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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Takamine Showcase 2021: Ryanhood Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Ryanhood Interview

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...
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Kyshona Armstrong Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Kyshona Armstrong Interview

The very talented singer-songwriter Kyshona chatted with us during Takamine Showcase 2021. Get more info on the Thermal Top Series EF360SC TT here. Keep up with Kyshona at her web site....
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan) Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan) Interview

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...
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Holly Henderson Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Holly Henderson Interview

We got to chat with the lovely and very talented UK-based singer-songwriter Holly Henderson as part of Takamine Showcase 2021. More information on the Pro Series CP3NY here. Keep up with Holly at her site site....
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Katie Larson and Sav Buist (The Accidentals) Interview

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

Katie Larson and Sav Buist of The Accidentals chatted with us during Takamine Showcase 2021. More info on the Pro Series P5DC WB here. More info on the Thermal Top Series EF450SC TT here. Keep up with The Accidentals at their...
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Striking Matches Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Striking Matches Interview

Takamine players Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis, collectively known as Striking Matches, chat with us during Takamine Showcase 2021 about their guitars and what makes them special. Get more info on the Pro Series P5NC...
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Jake Allen Clinic with the Legacy Series TSF48C and Pro Series P3NC

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

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)....
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Signature Series Glenn Frey EF360GF Demo by Jake Allen

Signature Series Glenn Frey EF360GF Demo by Jake Allen

Guitarist Jake Allen enjoys playing this demo on the Takamine Signature Series EF360GF. The EF360GF is a direct reproduction of Glenn's #1 Takamine - the guitar heard around the world by millions of fans on countless concert...
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Classical Series TC135SC Demo by Mark Blasquez

Classical Series TC135SC Demo by Mark Blasquez

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...
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Legacy Series TF77-PT Demo by Jake Allen

Legacy Series TF77-PT Demo by Jake Allen

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....
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Legacy Series TSF48C Demo by Jake Allen

Legacy Series TSF48C Demo by Jake Allen

Musician Jake Allen uses the Takamine Legacy Series TSF48C for this demo video. The TSF48C Santa Fe NEX is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. The...
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