BOWEN * YOUNG Go From Acoustic Tour to Debut Album
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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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Takamine Wood Shop: Black Walnut
News flash: guitars in the modern era are made of many different kinds of wood, and the choice of wood — especially in and acoustic or acoustic-electric guitars — has a huge impact on the tone and responsiveness of the...
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Best of the Best: Top-Tier Takamine Guitars
Most of you know that Takamine makes a wide range of acoustic guitars. Many of them are designed for people looking to get a lot of bang for their buck, and we’re proud to offer a wide variety of guitars in our G Series,...
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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!
An incredibly limited-edition guitar finds its owner via our terrific springtime 2021 sweeps!
...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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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
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)
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!
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
$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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Takamine Wood Shop: Maple
News flash: guitars in the modern era are made of many different kinds of wood, and the choice of wood — especially in and acoustic or acoustic-electric guitars — has a huge impact on the tone and responsiveness of the...
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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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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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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
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
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
$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
$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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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
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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The P3FCN – Isn’t She Lovely?
Check out this cool demo of the sweet and sleek P3FCN from Tak’s popular Pro Series 3 by renowned Brazilian guitarist Gustavo Guerra. His cool rendition of Stevie Wonder’s "Isn’t She Lovely", featuring both fingerstyle and...
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GD51CE NAT
$699.00
With deluxe appointments, solid-top construction and great performance features including a Venetian-style cutaway and Takamine electronics system, the GD51CE is built to bring your music center stage. Ready for the demands...
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Kenny Chesney Launches “Here and Now” Tour
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...
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