Takamine Guitars News (October 2019)

Eagles Take Hotel California On the Road with Takamine

It’s 1977. You turn on your car radio and you hear the sounds of an arpeggiated 12-string acoustic guitar playing a Spanish motif. Then the drums kick in, and the singer tells you a tale that starts with the words, “On a dark desert highway…” That guitar was a Takamine, and in 2020, Eagles are taking Hotel California on the road with a slew of our guitars in hand.

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Guitar of the Month: Limited Edition CP3NY

What’s cool about the limited edition Takamine CP3NY? How about everything? First, it comes in three great finishes… Black, Molasses, and the Halloween-approved Orange. Second, it’s the perfect size and shape for everything from writing tunes on the couch to performing on the big stages. Third, it includes Takamine's legendary CT4B II electronics and Palathetic pickup, delivering the best in great tone for recording and live shows.

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VIDEO: GX18CE Taka-Mini Demo by Jack Fliegler

In this video, acclaimed guitarist Jack Fliegler tries out the Takamine GX18CE... a 3/4-size guitar that's perfect for travel or for keeping handy whenever an opportune moment comes up to play. But this little guitar means business... it features a solid spruce top along with a Takamine TP-4T preamplifier, meaning you can take it onstage and expect great sound from the moment you plug in. This video also shows you how the GX18CE is a great guitar for “Nashville tuning”!

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New Additions to the G11 Series

Takamine’s G Series puts great guitars into the hands of musicians on a budget, but they still deliver a whole lot of bang for the buck. Case in point: we’ve just added new models to the G11 Series. These guitars are an excellent choice for players seeking the big, rootsy sound of mahogany at an attractive price tag.

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Lefties Unite! New Left-Handed Takamine Models Now Available

Southpaws, we feel your pain. It’s never easy to find a great guitar designed for those who pick and strum with their left hand, and fret with their right. Fortunately, Takamine has just added a bunch of left-handed models to both our handcrafted Japan-built guitars and our affordable G Series. Check them out!

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Signature Series Spotlight: Garth Brooks

Who would design a guitar with a guitar-shaped soundhole? How about the country music legend Garth Brooks, a man who has sold more music than any other artist or band other than the Beatles? The GB7C Garth Brooks signature model matches a solid cedar top, finished in a silky smooth natural satin finish, to a solid rosewood back.

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