Takamine Guitars News (August 2019)

Video Demo: Takamine Thinline Series TSP138C

Debuting earlier this year, Takamine's new Thinline Series offers a whole new approach in professional-quality guitars that meet the needs of a wider variety of players. In this demo, LA-based guitarist Matt Haze tries out the TSP138C, which is available in Tobacco Sunburst, Tea Burst, and Natural finishes.

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Legacy Series EF407 Giveaway from Premier Guitar

Our friends at Premier Guitar Magazine are giving away a Takamine EF407, the all-koa beauty from our Legacy Series. This guitar, with a sell price of $1,199.99, is built by our expert luthiers in Japan, and includes our acclaimed CT4B II electronics. Enter by September 18 for a chance to win, and good luck from Takamine and Premier Guitar!

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15% Off Apparel and Accessories Now Through September 30

Whether it’s for back-to-school or getting ready for those upcoming fall gigs, there’s no better time than the present to get yourself a new Takamine-branded t-shirt, mug, cap, strap, or other item. For Takamine Community members, we’re giving you 15% off for a limited time. Note that guitars, cases, and gig bags are excluded from this offer.

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Video Demo: Thinline TSP148NC Nylon String

Matt Haze is back again, this time to demonstrate the extraordinary playing comfort, excellent tone, and the legendary quality of Japan-built TSP148NC, which is the nylon-string model of the Thinline Series. From pop to classical to jazz to worship music, it sounds fantastic for every musical style where a nylon-string guitar is required.

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Kyshona Joins Takamine’s Artist Family

Kyshona Armstrong has an incredibly unique story as a musician, beginning as a music therapist, working in mental health hospitals and correctional facilities, writing music with her patients and using music to redirect behaviors and emotions. Her new Takamine EF360SC TT will help her spread her message of compassion and positivity.

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Guitar of the Month: Limited Edition CP6SSDC

Something happens whenever the limited edition Takamine CP6SSDC is within arm’s reach: no matter what other guitars are handy, everyone wants to play it first. It’s a slope-shoulder dreadnought cutaway with a bold Adirondack spruce top and sapele back and sides… an amazing instrument for singer-songwriters, and makes the transition to stage with grace via its acclaimed CTP3 CoolTube electronics.

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Takamine Signature Series: John Jorgenson

John Jorgenson is a true “musician’s musician”, with mastery of multiple styles that makes him an A-list choice for top-level studio and stage work in pop, country, rock, and jazz. His Takamine Signature Series guitars — the JJ325SRC and 12-string version — offer sonic flexibility that goes above and beyond the norm.

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