Takamine Guitars News (May 2023)

Enter for a Chance to Win a Takamine GN77KCE, Hard Case & More!

There’s so much to like about the GN77KCE from Takamine’s value-packed G Series. First, it employs beautiful Hawaiian Koa as its wood of choice for top, sides, and back. Second, it features Takamine’s mini-jumbo NEX cutaway body which is both great sounding and comfortable to play. Third, it includes Takamine’s own TP-4TD electronics, complete with an equalizer and chromatic tuner built-in, making it easy to jump on stage and do your best stuff. One lucky US-based winner is going to receive the GN77KCE, along with a Takamine GC-WN hardshell case and a high-quality tan suede leather strap, for a total value of $1007.97 USD. No purchase necessary; open to US residents only. See the entry page for details, and good luck from your friends at Takamine USA!

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Introducing the LTD2023 Santa Fe 30th Anniversary

In 1993, Takamine released a limited edition guitar called the ESF-93 that celebrated the vibrant art and culture of the American Southwest. That instrument helped launch one of Takamine's most beloved series of all time, the Santa Fe series. Thirty years later in 2023, we’re proud to celebrate the Santa Fe Series with the introduction of this year’s special Limited Edition Series guitar, the LTD2023. It’s an NEX-sized cutaway with a solid cedar top, beautifully figured silky oak back and sides, and turquoise inlays in a Santa Fe motif. Ease of amplification is achieved through Takamine's Palathetic pickup system and the new retro-inspired CTF-2N preamp. Perfect for serious players and collectors alike, the LTD2023 comes with a special Santa Fe-themed Takamine guitar strap and a semi-hard Takamine case.

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Video Spotlights, Interviews Live from NAMM 2023

Fact: 99% of musicians around the world have never attended a NAMM Show. But that’s no reason to be sad… especially when we make sure to create videos live from the NAMM Show floor to help bring a little of the vibe and excitement of NAMM straight to you! Check out this video collection that includes a full Takamine booth tour, spotlights on some of our new and cool guitars, and more.

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Three More New Limited Editions Takamine Guitars Debuted at NAMM 2023

In addition to the LTD2023, Takamine introduced three more terrific Limited Edition guitars at the NAMM Show in April. The three new non-cutaway dreadnoughts offer a more traditional look and use rare, sought-after woods while delivering the high build quality and stage-ready playability that everyone expects from Takamine. Check out the details of the FN15 AR, the FT341, and the FT340 BS!

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Dealer Spotlight: Guitars To Be Played

In the early 2000s, Josh Ingram left his career as a pro touring musician and opened Nashville-based Guitars To Be Played. If you’re looking for your next Takamine Pro Series, Limited Edition, Legacy Series, or Signature Series guitar, GTBP is a great choice… and they meticulously set up every guitar before sending them out to their customers.

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Guitar of the Month: G Series GC6CE

Available in great-looking Natural or Black finishes, the GC6CE is a striking nylon-string classical guitar with an oval sound hole that is distinctive in its old-school character. Great for traditional classical performance, the GC6CE is also a wonderful choice for musicians needing a nylon string for Latin jazz, pop, and other genres. Getting onstage is easy with its built-in legendary Takamine electronics.

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Chuck Ward (Aaron Lewis) on the Takamine P7D: “Consistent and Amazing”

Chuck Ward, who’s well into his tenth tour as lead guitarist for Stained founder-turned country sensation Aaron Lewis, makes no apologies for having a favorite Takamine. “Things are going great out here!” exclaimed Chuck from another tour stop. “It’s a full acoustic year so the Taks are getting lots of love! Both are still kicking ass! I love the Glenn Frey, it’s killer, but man that P7D is seriously the best sounding acoustic through a P/A I’ve ever played. I get compliments on it every single night."

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G Series GY11ME Demo by Mark Blasquez

So you think you can’t get a great guitar without sacrificing your life savings? Expert musician Mark Blasquez is here to prove that’s not the case if you’re using the Takamine G Series GY11ME. It’s one of the most affordable Takamine guitars you can get, but still has a huge cool factor with a compact New Yorker body shape, sapele top, back, and sides, and Takamine’s own TP-4T electronics, complete with an equalizer and chromatic tuner built-in.

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Get More Free Music Training from Musicians Institute Online!

If you’ve just bought any Takamine guitar (or are planning to soon), you just got a lot more than you realized. Takamine USA is proud to have partnered with the world-renowned leader in contemporary music education, Musicians Institute, on a special offer for people who purchase our instruments: three free months of access to a wide selection of MI Online’s courses.

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Spotlight: Takamine G90 Series

Within Takamine’s value-packed G Series, the G90 models are the best we have to offer. Featuring solid spruce tops and beautiful backs made of tone woods including ziricote and black walnut/quilt maple, these G90 Series guitars bridge the gap between affordable guitars and highly-playable pro models that are great for all types of players and all styles of music.

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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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