Toby Keith Inducted to CMHOF... and Blake Flies Flag

Toby Keith Inducted to CMHOF... and Blake Flies Flag

On Sunday October 20, Toby Keith was posthumously welcomed into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and never has there been an artist more deserving. With his distinctly recognizable vocals and magnetic live-performance...
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Takamine Guitars Shows G Series GD37CE and GD37CE-12 at NAMM 2024

Takamine Guitars Shows G Series GD37CE and GD37CE-12 at NAMM 2024

ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 25, 2024) – Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) is showing a pair of recent additions to their popular G Series guitars with the GD37CE and GD37CE-12. The two dreadnought acoustic-electric guitars,...
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The Matches Are Back

The Matches Are Back

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...
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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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BOWEN * YOUNG Go From Acoustic Tour to Debut Album


BOWEN * YOUNG Go From Acoustic Tour to Debut Album

Aside from being a solo artist in his own right, singer-songwriter Brandon Robert Young had spent a decade touring with music legend John Hiatt, first as percussionist and background vocalist, and eventually as one-third of...
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Winner's Circle: GD51CE Sweepstakes

Winner's Circle: GD51CE Sweepstakes

Thousands of people entered our recent GD51CE Sweepstakes, but there could be only one winner, and it's Harold Pedraza of Brentwood, NY. Harold is going to be one happy camper when he gets his new G Series guitar and...
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Congratulations to Rick Herron, Winner of our Adirondack Spring Sweepstakes!

Congratulations to Rick Herron, Winner of our Adirondack Spring Sweepstakes!

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

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GN11MCE NS

GN11MCE NS

$549.00
This all-sapele Cutaway NEX sized Takamine is great for acoustic blues, fingerstyle, or roots music. The low gloss natural satin finish adds a great old-school vibe to the instrument. Like all Takamine guitars, the transition...
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P3DC-12

P3DC-12

$1,999.00
Takamine's top-line Pro Series P3DC-12 presents rich dreadnought 12-string tone with peerless Takamine style and performance. With resonant tonewoods, elegant appointments, smooth playability and state-of-the-art electronics,...
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GD30CE-12 NAT

GD30CE-12 NAT

$749.00
The GD30CE-12 is a stage-worthy acoustic/electric dreadnought 12-string guitar that features solid-top construction, a soft Venetian-style cutaway and a superior-sounding Takamine electronics system. Ready for any performance...
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GD34CE

GD34CE

$949.00
The GD34CE is a classic-looking cutaway dreadnought that is inspired by Takamine's Legacy Series EF341SC. Carrying much of the EF341SC's look and appointments, this value-packed G Series guitar is a gorgeous, great sounding...
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GD30CE NAT

GD30CE NAT

$699.00
The GD30CE is a stage-worthy acoustic/electric dreadnought guitar that features solid-top construction, a soft Venetian-style cutaway and a superior-sounding Takamine electronics system. Ready for any performance situation,...
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Takamine Guitars Debuts New Additions to Popular G Series with the GD34CE and GD38CE at the 2024 NAMM Show

Takamine Guitars Debuts New Additions to Popular G Series with the GD34CE and GD38CE at the 2024 NAMM Show

ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 25, 2024) – At the 2024 NAMM Show, Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) launched two more new models to its popular and affordable G Series with the debut of the GD34CE and its 12-string equivalent, the...
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Takamine Artist Focus: Jeremy McKinnon (A Day To Remember)

Takamine Artist Focus: Jeremy McKinnon (A Day To Remember)

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...
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Winner's Circle: Toshiyuki Matsumoto Gets a GD51CE & Case!

Winner's Circle: Toshiyuki Matsumoto Gets a GD51CE & Case!

Everyone at Takamine USA sends our hearty congratulations to Toshiyuki Matsumoto of Lake Oswego, OR. He's the winner of our most recent sweepstakes, and his prize is a great one: a Takamine G Series GD51CE in Gloss Natural...
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GJ72CE-12 BSB

GJ72CE-12 BSB

$899.00
With its mighty jumbo body style, solid-top construction, stunning cosmetic features and premium electronics, the GJ72CE-12 is a commanding acoustic/electric 12-string guitar that is built to perform. Featuring a solid spruce...
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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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Steve Dadaian - Tower of Waves

Steve Dadaian - Tower of Waves

A full in studio performance of Tower of Waves, a solo acoustic epic journey from my second solo album Revenant City. It is played on a Takamine LTD 2017 Magome model. ...
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David Lindley (1944-2023)

David Lindley (1944-2023)

Photo credit: Art Brewer It is with real sadness and a sense of great loss that we at Takamine learn of the great David Lindley’s passing. And while we wish to express as much, effectively eulogizing the legendary...
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GD21CE SM

GD21CE SM

$699.00
This great G Series dreadnought cutaway is destined to be an instant classic. Its solid spruce top is mated with sapele back and sides for solid, punchy tone. But its outstanding visual appeal comes courtesy of Takamine's...
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EF400SC TT

EF400SC TT

$2,499.00
Finally, there is a 12-string dreadnought that incorporates Takamine's "Thermal Top" technology giving the musician the desired sound of a played-in vintage instrument in a new guitar with modern amenities, such as a slender...
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Kelly McGrath Opens for The Stones

Kelly McGrath Opens for The Stones

It had been a while since we'd been in touch with long-time friend, singer/songwriter Kelly McGrath. A pandemic, some cancelled tours, and other viral distractions had kept us from running into each other in the usual places....
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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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GN93CE NAT

GN93CE NAT

$899.00
Featuring Takamine's sleek and curvaceous NEX-style body, the GN93CE is an acoustic/electric guitar with a solid top and special back construction that give it an upscale feel and distinctive sound. For players seeking a...
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GN71CE BSB

GN71CE BSB

$799.00
Featuring Takamine's compact but big-sounding NEX body style, solid-top construction, elegant appointments and an upgraded electronics system, the GN71CE is a sleek and stylish acoustic/electric guitar that is all about great...
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EF508KC

EF508KC

$2,149.00
The EF508KC NEX is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. Beneath the impressive figured Koa is a world-class acoustic/electric guitar that will handle...
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P3DC

P3DC

$1,849.00
Takamine's top-line Pro Series P3DC cutaway dreadnought presents the finest in full-size Takamine acoustic sound, style and performance, with resonant tonewoods, elegant appointments and state-of-the-art electronics that...
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GJ72CE NAT

GJ72CE NAT

$829.00
With its mighty jumbo body style, solid-top construction, stunning cosmetic features and premium electronics, the GJ72CE is a commanding acoustic/electric guitar that is built to perform. Featuring a solid spruce top and...
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G Series GD74CE-12U Demo by Ashlee Valenzuela

G Series GD74CE-12U Demo by Ashlee Valenzuela

Here's Ashlee Valenzuela on the very unique Takamine G Series GD74CE-12U. Unlike most 12-string guitars, this one was designed for a special stringing style using two sets of six strings, as opposed to a standard 12-string...
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