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Striking Matches Gets Fired Up for 2019
More new music and shows and great stuff to kick off 2019 from this Takamine-playing duo!
...Jackson Marlow and Kelly Clarkson Team Up
An 18-year-old summons a classic old-school country sound on The Voice with his great voice and his Takamine guitar.
...Congratulations Daniel Childs, Winner of our EF360SC TT Sweepstakes
A worthy winner gets an amazing guitar.
...NFL Drafts Cody Webb
Will this rising country star (and Takamine player) make it to the big stage? Watch the NFL Draft to find out.
...Slotted Headstocks: Look Cool, Sound Great
A traditionally cool look with some added sonic benefits!
...Adam Sandler Pays Tribute to Chris Farley on SNL
A great song to a great friend, played on a classic Takamine.
...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.
...Congrats to Steven Smith, Thinline Sweepstakes Winner
This guy has a great new guitar heading his way soon!
...Artist Spotlight: Naomi Wachira
This Africa-born, Seattle-based folk musician makes beautiful songs with her nylon-string Takamine.
...John Jorgenson Joins Sir Elton’s Farewell Tour
The man with the red guitar is filling in for Davey Johnstone on this historic tour.
...Blake Joins Garth in “Dive Bar"
A little tale of how two country legends decided to join voices and Takamine guitars on a new tune.
...EF407 Giveaway from Premier Guitar
Everyone loves the EF407 all-koa guitar form our Legacy Series. Some lucky reader of Premier Guitar is going to win one.
...Kyshona Joins the Takamine Artist Family
“One of the most compassionate and uplifting young voices in Nashville today” -- NPR Music’s World Cafe
...Artist Spotlight: Ryanhood
This acclaimed, award-winning indie folk duo from Tucson turns to Takamine for live shows and new songs.
...The Essential Holly Henderson
Working with acclaimed player/producer Pete Thorn, Holly Henderson just needed one more thing to complete her musical journey.
...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!
...Nov 16: Takamine Day at Campos Music (Mesa, AZ)
Arizona friends, here's a great day for a great deal on your next Takamine!
...Artist Spotlight: Kyshona
This performing singer-songwriter uses her music as paths toward healing and peace.
...Takamine Takes the Stage at 2019 CMA Awards
As usual, country music's biggest night was filled with talent, amazing performances... and Takamine guitars.
...Takamine NAMM Show 2020 Preview
Heading to Anaheim next month? Takamine will be there with plenty of great things to see in booth 208A/B!
...Takamine Artists Take Top Tour Spots in 2019
Want to have your tour be on the top-selling list this year? Try adding some more Takamine guitars as the top tours of 2019 did.
...Congrats to David Chapa, GN11MCE Sweepstakes Winner
Someone's getting a sweet all-mahogany guitar. Who's next?
...John Anderson Joins Blake Shelton on Friends and Heroes Tour
One of country's great voices hits the road again in 2020.
...Accidentals Intro “3 for Tea” Interactive Livestream Series
Hang out on the Internet with this fun and talented Takamine-playing band!
...The Striking Matches Solution
This Takamine-playing duo gets funky with a cover of "Pick Up The Pieces" and releases a new EP.
...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.
...Garth Awarded Gershwin Prize – Breaks Internet
A Takamine player who's known for giving back to the world more than he takes gets honored... and repays the gift many times over.
...Inside the Takamine Palathetic Pickup
All the details that go into making the world standard in acoustic-electric guitar pickups.
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