Takamine Guitars News (February 2022)

Enter for a Chance to Win This Thinline Series TSP158C!

Takamine’s Thinline Series offers the magical combination of outstanding build quality, uncompromised sound for both acoustic and plugged-in performance, and incredible playing comfort. Handcrafted in Japan, the TSP158C gives you a large acoustic sound that is chimey and articulate due to its arched maple back and sides. Designed for comfort and ease of use on stage, it comes equipped with Takamine's CT3N electronics, providing effortless stage amplification and controls — a hallmark of all Takamine guitars. One lucky member of the Takamine USA community is going to win this outstanding guitar in See Thru Black gloss finish, a $2,149.99 value. Open to residents of the USA. Enter by March 31, 2022 for a chance to win. No purchase necessary. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. See the entry page for complete rules and regulations, and best of luck from your friends at Takamine USA!

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Introducing the Limited Edition LTD2022

Created in celebration of Takamine’s 60th anniversary in 2022, the limited edition LTD2022 pays homage to an early model we made with beautiful Hawaiian koa that adapted the classical body shape to an x-braced concert steel string with a cutaway. As is the case with all Takamine LTD models, the LTD2022 is being made in limited quantities with unique features that will never be produced again, making it a treasured instrument for guitar players and instrument collectors alike.

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In Case You Missed It: Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition

We started the year with a bang, in the form of a full-length streaming video presentation that included great guitar demos, insightful artist interviews, the introduction of the limited-edition LTD2022, and much more... all in celebration of Takamine's 60th anniversary! If you missed the live stream, no worries; Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition is available to watch on-demand for free at the Takamine USA site.

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Eagles Announce 2022 Hotel California Extended Tour Dates

Close your eyes and imagine the iconic arpeggiated 12-string guitar introduction to “Hotel California” by legendary rock band Eagles. Did you know that guitar, recorded in 1976, was a Takamine? Now, over 45 years later, you might get to see the Eagles on tour in 2022, doing the classic album in its entirety, and still being played with a bunch of Takamine guitars!

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Guitar of the Month:
Thinline Series TSP100

If you’re looking for the absolute premium version of Takamine’s Thinline Series, the TSP100 is the guitar you need. It offers the combination of expressive tone, outstanding build quality, and incredible comfort, and then adds a deep quilted maple top, back, and sides, colorful abalone rosette and purfling, and an ebony fingerboard artfully inlaid with Takamine's striking "Grassflower" inlay pattern.

TSP100 Deep Blue Sunburst

TSP100 Vintage Tobacco

Dealer Spotlight: Ken Stanton Music

If you’re a musician in the Atlanta area, you already know about Ken Stanton Music. Opening their doors in 1949 in a 10’x20’ spot in the back of a drug store, Ken Stanton Music has spent over 70 years as one of the premier destinations for musicians in the Southeast, and has expanded to five locations, all with knowledgeable and friendly staff. If you’re looking for a new Takamine, the people at Ken Stanton can direct you toward the one that best fits your personal style.

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VIDEO DEMO: Legacy Series EF381SC

Perhaps the most iconic 12-string guitar in the world, the Takamine Legacy Series EF381SC is immediately recognizable for both its Gloss Black finish and its articulate tone. Enjoy this demo by expert guitarist Mark Blasquez, where he uses both standard stringing and also a special stringing technique used primarily in Regional Mexican music styles.

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Spotlight: Limited Edition Series

Since we’ve just announced the new LTD2022, you might want to know that in addition to our latest limited edition models, we often have other special guitars that are handcrafted in very small runs by Takamine's renowned expert luthiers in Japan. These unique treasures are made for musicians looking for nothing but the very best in tone, playability, and collectible value, but once they’re gone, they’re gone forever.

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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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