Takamine NAMM Show 2023 Preview

Takamine NAMM Show 2023 Preview

If you're new to the world of musical instruments, you might not have ever even heard of the NAMM Show. It's a trade show that, for decades, was held every January in Anaheim, CA, and brought together nearly every...
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Deacon Frey Brings Eagles to Dodger Stadium

Deacon Frey Brings Eagles to Dodger Stadium

The son of late Eagles legend Glenn Frey steps up to front the band with one of his dad's trusty Takamine guitars.

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Friday Feb 18: Kezia Gill Live from the Living Room

Friday Feb 18: Kezia Gill Live from the Living Room

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...
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Toby Keith Stands and Delivers

Toby Keith Stands and Delivers

This year marks the 30th anniversary since Toby Keith introduced himself with "Should Have Been a Cowboy", his first of 68 singles and 32 number-ones leading to 40 million albums sold, 100+ million BMI broadcasts and 10...
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Announce 2023 International Tour

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Announce 2023 International Tour

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will mark their return to the road in early February, 2023 with a string of to-be-announced US arena dates, followed by European stadium shows kicking off on April 28th in Barcelona and...
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Sona Jobarteh and the Gambia Academy

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.

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Artist Spotlight: Kyshona

Artist Spotlight: Kyshona

This performing singer-songwriter uses her music as paths toward healing and peace.

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Williams Honor Shows Jersey Stripes

Williams Honor Shows Jersey Stripes

Listening to eX, the latest album from power duo Williams Honor, one can’t help but reflect upon of the massive talent pool we’ve come to associate with the relatively tiny state of New Jersey. Considering the cast of musical...
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Blake and Gwen Pick Purple Irises Super Bowl Sunday

Blake and Gwen Pick Purple Irises Super Bowl Sunday

Photo credit - Ellen Von Unwerth Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are dueting it again. On Friday February 9, the pop/country power couple released their latest collaboration "Purple Irises," and are set to launch the live...
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Congrats to Thomas Swahn Jr, FT340 BS Sweeps Winner!

Congrats to Thomas Swahn Jr, FT340 BS Sweeps Winner!

Thousands of Takamine fans across the USA entered for a chance to win our latest sweepstakes prize, but only one was lucky enough to get randomly selected as the winner. That person is Thomas W. Swahn, Jr. of Chelsea, VT, who...
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Congrats to Legacy Sweepstakes Winner Darlene Capps

Congrats to Legacy Sweepstakes Winner Darlene Capps

Thousands of diehard Takamine fans across the USA and Mexico entered our recent "Legacy Sweepstakes," hoping to be the lucky winner of perhaps the most iconic Takamine guitar in history: the handcrafted, glossy black Legacy...
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Artist Spotlight: John Jorgenson

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.

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Coming May 27: Takamine Showcase Spring 2022

Coming May 27: Takamine Showcase Spring 2022

Mark your calendars now. On Friday May 27, Takamine Showcase is back, and you’re not going to want to miss it. This video-based event will include great guitar demos featuring expert guitarists Jake Allen and Mark Blasquez...
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John Jorgenson Joins Mark Knopfler to Fight Teen Cancer

John Jorgenson Joins Mark Knopfler to Fight Teen Cancer

Every day, more and more young people aged 13-24 hear the dreaded words, “You have cancer.” They will each need specialized nursing care and support to get them through it. The UK-based Teenage Cancer Trust was among the...
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Springsteen Sets Tone at Inaugural Celebration

Springsteen Sets Tone at Inaugural Celebration

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

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Step Up to Adirondack Spruce with Two New Limited-Edition Takamine Models

Step Up to Adirondack Spruce with Two New Limited-Edition Takamine Models

A sound so legendary that only one wood in the world can help you call it your own.

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Takamine Signature Story: Toby Keith

Takamine Signature Story: Toby Keith

The outspoken country superstar got his own Takamine Signature guitar in 2012. Learn how it happened.

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Musicians Institute Announces 2022 Takamine Scholarship Winner Jia-Ming Tsai

Musicians Institute Announces 2022 Takamine Scholarship Winner Jia-Ming Tsai

All of us at Takamine extend our congratulations to Jia-Ming Tsai, recipient of the prestigious 2022 Takamine Acoustic Guitar Scholarship. The award, which includes a Takamine G Series GN93CE guitar, was presented...
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Chayce Beckham Steps into the Opry Circle

Chayce Beckham Steps into the Opry Circle

Embedded center stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville is a six-foot circle of well-worn white oak and sturdy maple flooring extracted from the ancient stage of country music’s mother church, the Ryman Auditorium. The...
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Glen Hansard - When in Paris

Glen Hansard - When in Paris

Two fantastic live acoustic performances by this master singer-songwriter, five years apart, on the same great Takamine.

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Takamine Guitars Unveils Limited Edition LTD2024 at 2024 NAMM Show

Takamine Guitars Unveils Limited Edition LTD2024 at 2024 NAMM Show

ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 25, 2024) – Each year, musicians and instrument collectors alike look forward to the annual special Limited Edition Series LTD model from Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B). For year’s release, Takamine...
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Congratulations to Mike Yarger, Winner of the EF381DX Sweepstakes!

Congratulations to Mike Yarger, Winner of the EF381DX Sweepstakes!

This guy gets one of the finest 12-string guitars you can imagine.

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In Memoriam: Glenn Frey (1948-2016)

In Memoriam: Glenn Frey (1948-2016)

A salute to one of the most respected members of the Takamine family

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Toby Keith Honored at the ACMs; OK Kids Korral Carries On

Toby Keith Honored at the ACMs; OK Kids Korral Carries On

Blake Shelton paid heartfelt tribute to the late country superstar and Takamine Signature artist Toby Keith at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, moving fans with his touching words and reminiscences, and summoning...
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Congrats to Ryan Skolasinski, our P1DC Sweepstakes Winner

Congrats to Ryan Skolasinski, our P1DC Sweepstakes Winner

This guy is going to be one happy Takamine player.

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Micah Tyler Joins Takamine Family

Micah Tyler Joins Takamine Family

A Christian/Gospel singer-songwriter trusts his Takamine P6N to fill the room.

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John Anderson Joins Blake Shelton on Friends and Heroes Tour

John Anderson Joins Blake Shelton on Friends and Heroes Tour

One of country's great voices hits the road again in 2020.

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Takamine At Home on 'The Voice' Stage

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.

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Takamine Takes the Stage at 2019 CMA Awards

Takamine Takes the Stage at 2019 CMA Awards

As usual, country music's biggest night was filled with talent, amazing performances... and Takamine guitars.

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Takamine Player Jenee Fleenor Earns Historic CMA Nomination

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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