Takamine Guitars News (July 2021)

ENTER NOW! “Go Play Outside” Video Contest with Takamine!

What could be better than playing your Takamine in the fresh air and sunshine? How about winning another great Takamine? Go to any outdoor setting from streets to beaches, mountains to rivers, parks to deserts, and make a video of yourself playing any Takamine guitar, and then submit your video entry at the Takamine USA site. The first-place winner gets a prize package that includes a Takamine CP3 NYK (a $1,749.99 value). Ten runners-up will also get a prize package of strings and swag. All of our winning videos will also be featured on the Takamine USA site. Be sure to submit your entry by September 6, 2021 (Labor Day). See complete rules and regulations at the link, and good luck from Takamine USA!

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VIDEO: How to Restring Your Takamine Steel String Guitar

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or have played acoustic guitar for years and years... there's a right way to most effectively restring your steel-string guitar. Takamine's Tom Watters is here to give you a definitive step-by-step guide on acoustic guitar restringing from bridge pins to tuning machines and beyond, as well as doing some basic maintenance on your guitar while you're at it.

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Guitar of the Month:
Limited Edition CP400NYK

Made at our famous Takamine facility in Japan, this little New Yorker guitar is a delightful combination of a solid cedar top and Hawaiian Koa back and sides, giving you a syrup-sweet sound. It offers a 12-fret neck joint for surprising warmth in a small guitar, along with a slotted peghead and Takamine’s legendary CTP-3 CoolTube electronics.

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Dealer Spotlight: Musician Madness

In 2015, Kyle Mathis opened Musician Madness, a small instrument boutique based in Fort Worth, TX. As a professional player, Kyle can offer trustworthy advice on which new Takamine Pro Series, G Series, Thinline Series, Thermal Top, Classical, or other model is right for you.

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Chayce Beckham Wins American Idol with his Takamine EF360SC TT

When 24-year-old Chayce Beckham landed an audition for American Idol, he knew he needed a guitar that would give him a leg up on the stiff competition. The Thermal Top Series EF360SC TT turned out to be the instrument that would not only vault him into victory on the show, but also helped him create his #1 song “23”.

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VIDEO DEMO:
Glenn Frey EF360GF by Jake Allen

There’s no way to describe the musical impact that Glenn Frey imparted as a member of country-rock legends Eagles. The EF360GF is a direct reproduction of Glenn's #1 Takamine — the guitar heard around the world by millions of fans on countless concert tours — and features Takamine's CT4B II preamp system paired with the unique Palathetic under-saddle pickup for peerless amplified response. Check out this demo from acclaimed played Jake Allen!

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Takamine Interview
Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan)

For over 20 years, Canadian pop punk/alt rock band Simple Plan has been entertaining big crowds and cranking out hits. Founding member Jeff Stinco spoke to us about the importance of his Takamine guitars in songwriting and live performance.

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Spotlight: G Series Basses

Who needs an acoustic-electric bass? Pretty much everyone… especially if you’re ever planning on carrying the low end in an “unplugged” jam! Takamine’s G Series offers a number of shockingly affordable basses that look great and sound amazing, both acoustically and amplified.

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Takamine Guitars, Cases, Apparel, and Accessories at ShopESP

Takamine is distributed in the USA by ESP Guitars. While we encourage you to get your next guitar from an authorized Takamine dealer, if you’ve looked for a specific Takamine online or your local music store and haven’t found the model you want, we offer a “BUY NOW” button on many of the product detail pages at esptakamine.com, allowing you to get your next guitar, case, or some cool Takamine merchandise that will be shipped to you straight from us.

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