Takamine Guitars News (May 2018)

Takamine’s NEX Shape:
The Best of Both Worlds

It was in 1992, more than 30 years after Takamine started producing our acclaimed guitars, that we determined something new was needed. While many people appreciate the booming response of a dreadnought or jumbo, others find these massive guitars to be less than ideal for playing comfortably. Enter the NEX shape, which has the nicely curved lines of the jumbo, but in a more compact and manageable size that still imparts a big sound, with plenty of overtones and lush sonic fullness. Learn more about our NEX-style guitars that include the LTD-2018 Gifu-Cho, the Legacy Series EF508KC, the Thermal Top Series EF450C TT, and more.

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Artist Spotlight:
Jeremy McKinnon (A Day to Remember)

Jeremy McKinnon, frontman and songwriter for hugely popular Florida-based metalcore/pop punk band A Day to Remember, was choosing a new acoustic guitar. He could play any guitar he wanted to… and chose the instrument with personal meaning that started it all. Read this in-depth interview where Jeremy discusses what makes Takamine right for him. “All those songs I wrote, and still do. It all comes to mind when I see that logo. It’s bigger than just the instrument itself.”

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LTD-2018 Gifu-Cho Demo by Jake Allen

Jake Allen is an amazing guitarist and singer-songwriter whose innovative techniques and pure musicality make him a delight to hear perform. In this demo video, Jake does an exquisite performance and walks you through the features of the very special limited-edition LTD-2018 Gifu-Cho. This rare and coveted instrument features a "whitewashed" cedar top, ovangkol back and sides, lovely artistic abalone inlays, and Takamine's revered CTP-3 CoolTube™ electronics.

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Steven Wilson Joins the Takamine Artist Roster

Few guitar players are more respected than Steven Wilson. As the founder of prog rock icons Porcupine Tree in 1987, his influence on the world of progressive music over the past 30 years has been unparalleled. He’s since established a great career as a solo artist, and worked with a "who's who" of bands in the prog world including artists such as King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Andy Partridge, Yes, Marillion, Tears for Fears, Roxy Music and others. Currently playing the Takamine EF341SC, P7NC and the EF360SC Thermal Top guitars, Steven Wilson is an immensely talented musician whom we’re proud to welcome to the Takamine artist family.

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VIDEO: CP5D OAD Demo by Linda Taylor

Guitarist Linda Taylor pulls out some tasty note runs and sweet chords using the limited-edition Takamine CP5D OAD, an elegantly-appointed dreadnought with a coveted Adirondack spruce top, toneful ovangkol back and sides, and Takamine's legendary CT4 DX electronics, allowing for blending of the guitar's contact mic and the Palathetic piezo system.

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Get a Takamine Guitar Strap Today!

We turned to Levy’s Leathers, perhaps the most respected name in high-quality instrument straps, to create this new series of straps envisioned by Takamine’s design team. The three new deluxe straps reflect the quality and tradition of your Takamine guitar. They’re available today from your Takamine dealer.

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