As Kenny Chesney prepares for his 16th headlining concert tour in support of his 19th studio album, we at Takamine can’t help but look back and wax a little nostalgic. It was 1994 when the 26-year-old Chesney, fresh from his...

One of our favorite trios of all time, The Accidentals, just released a new single and video, and whether you realize it or not, you probably need it. Invest 3 minutes and 18 seconds of your day and take flight with the...

Brought to you by our friends at Takamine UK & Ireland, join Kezia Gill as she covers her original music from the comfort of her own living room; the backdrop for her hugely successful pandemic live streams and home to...

The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill – have extended the Hotel California 2022 Tour with even more concert dates being added. Each show will feature the iconic Hotel...

If you’re among the many familiar with the soulful British singer-songwriter Kezia Gill, her sweep at last month’s BCMA Awards (Album, Song and Entertainer of the Year) was likely no surprise. Kezia’s critically acclaimed...

Mark your calendar for Friday, January 28! That's when Takamine will be hosting a streaming video event you won't want to miss. Takamine Showcase Winter Edition is a smorgasbord of great guitar demos, interviews, and more......

It’s not often that a musician gains an equal level of respect as a solo singer-songwriter, and as one of the best sidemen in the business, but that’s definitely true of Takamine player Nils Lofgren. Born in Chicago in 1951,...

When the three-year-old Jenee Fleenor's classical violin instructor advised her parents that their daughter was most assuredly gifted and they might consider guiding her towards a musical career, her mother envisioned New...

Keith Wallen (left) with his Takamine P6JC, with Breaking Benjamin bandmate Jasen Rauch and his P7DC. Most people know Keith Wallen from his role as co-rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist in the multi-platinum hard rock...

Making its debut today (October 22, 2021) is the latest album from southern rock/Americana singer-songwriter Jason Charles Miller. From the Wreckage, Pt. 2 is the second part of this suite of music, Part 1 having come out...

When veteran artist manager TK Kimbrell approached us with a couple of recordings from a new artist he was working with, we were, of course, curious. Our history with Kimbrell dates back to the very beginnings of Takamine in...

Takamine sends our sincere congratulations to Musicians Institute Bachelor’s Program student Varad Sahasrabudhe. He is the recipient of the 2021 Takamine Acoustic Guitar Scholarship. Varad comes to MI’s Guitar Program from...

From country to folk to bluegrass to pop, Takamine has developed the reputation over its near 60-year history as being the performing songwriter’s guitar of choice. The ease of transition from writing room to studio to stage...

Just after midnight on March 3rd 2020, one of the deadliest tornadoes in US history touched down just west of Nashville and proceeded to rip through the city, obliterating everything in its path. As the winds howled and...

Nobody can make an open mic "sing" like Sarah Zimmerman and Justin Davis of the always satisfying Striking Matches. Case in point: this sweet serving of Fleetwood Mac’s "Never Going Back Again", featuring acclaimed upright...

Going from heavy equipment operator to winning American Idol in a matter of months takes a lot of talent... and the right guitar.

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The Boss (with his faithful Takamine) gets back on stage just when we need him the most.

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Our friends at Premier Guitar Magazine are doing a giveaway, and it's a seriously great one. Some lucky winner is going to receive an EF7M-LS, one of the outstanding guitars from the Takamine Limited Edition Series. The "LS"...

Takamine-playing icon Garth Brooks may have won many awards, but this one is special.

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An incredibly limited-edition guitar finds its owner via our terrific springtime 2021 sweeps!

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The Boss gets another well-deserved honor.

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This brilliant young guitarist has already been seen in the house band of two huge TV shows, and will just keep getting better along with her Takamine P6N.

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This rising country star has literally never played a show without a Takamine.

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He's a busy guy, but Blake Shelton still remembers his roots... and still plays his Takamine.

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The Boss and his Takamine kick off a historical moment in American history.

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We can't wait!

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The #1-selling solo artist of all time keeps things rolling.

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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.

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Bringing traditions from The Gambia to a worldwide audience, Sona and her Takamine spread a message of hope from West Africa.

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A great new album from an outstanding player... and a chance to win a brand new Takamine!

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