Takamine Guitars News (October 2018)

New Takamine Apparel and Accessories

If you’re like most Takamine players, you’re proud to go into the studio and onstage with the world’s finest acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars. Let everyone know that you’re part of Team Takamine with new choices in t-shirts, hats, straps and more!

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Battling the Dry: Humidity and Your Takamine

It’s the time of year when the dry air starts taking its toll on acoustic guitars. In this article, learn what signs to look for to see if your Takamine is suffering adverse affects of lack of humidity, and find out some tips to keep your guitar in happy playing condition for years to come!

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CP400NYK Sweepstakes Ends October 31

You only have until the end of this month to enter for a chance to win a great little Japan-built, limited-edition Takamine New Yorker! The CP400NYK offers a delightful combination of a solid cedar top and Hawaiian Koa back and sides, giving you a syrup-sweet sound. Enter now for a chance to win this remarkable guitar that has a suggested list price of $2,925.99! US residents only; no purchase necessary. See the entry link for details, and good luck from your friends at Takamine!

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Large and In Charge: The Takamine Jumbo

As the physically largest acoustic guitar shape, the jumbo has been part of the musical landscape for many years. Take a look at what makes Takamine jumbos special, from a multitude of Pro Series and G Series 6-strings to 12-strings and acoustic basses!

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Congrats to MI’s Takamine Acoustic Guitar Scholarship winner Will Carriker

To be considered for a scholarship from Musicians Institute, you have to be a pretty impressive player before you’ve even had your first class. That’s definitely the case with Will Carriker, who was awarded a Takamine G Series GN90CE-ZC, an instrument that offers a solid spruce top and beautiful ziricote back and sides. Congrats and good luck to Will as he begins his studies in Hollywood!

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Takamine’s Wonderful Limited Edition Series

The Takamine Pro Series, Legacy Series, and other collections have plenty of spectacular guitars to choose from, but for some folks, there’s nothing like an instrument that has an extra special degree of rarity and collectibility from day one. That’s what the Takamine Limited Edition Series is all about. From our annual “LTD” model to some very distinctive guitars built in low numbers by hand in Japan, the Limited Edition series represents some of our best stuff.

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Takamine Acoustic-Electric Basses: the Secret Weapon

It seems like every guitar player has an acoustic or two around, ready to pick up and jam. But bass players are often overlooked in the acoustic world. Not so for Takamine players… from the G Series to the Pro Series, we have some fantastic acoustic-electric basses that will take you from the songwriting session to the studio to the stage with style!

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Takamine Cases and Gig Bags

Acoustic guitars practically beg you to take them out of the house and play them at coffeehouses, clubs, beaches, parks, or even something a little less exciting, like your next guitar lesson. When you need to ensure that your Takamine will travel safely, a hard shell case or gig bag is the right way to go. These case models, emblazoned with the Takamine logo, are designed to perfectly fit your guitar and protect it while going from here to there.

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