Takamine Guitars News (June 2023)

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

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Our giveaway of the Takamine GN77KCE from Takamine’s value-packed G Series ends on June 30, and there’s so much to like about this mini-jumbo NEX cutaway guitar. It offers beautiful Hawaiian Koa as its wood of choice for top, sides, and back. It also 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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Takamine Artist Chayce Beckham Returns to American Idol

Last time Takamine player Chayce Beckham was on the American Idol stage, he was accepting his victory in the renowned talent competition. Since then, he’s been pretty busy with platinum records and national tours, but he recently returned to the Idol stage to deliver a strong, live performance of his recently released single “Till the Day I Die”.

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Guitar of the Month:
GN51CE Brown Sunburst

If you need the best of both worlds — a guitar with the tone and build quality for serious performances, but is also well within your budget for a great instrument — look no further than the G Series GN51CE. It features a solid spruce top and black walnut back and sides that produce a big, bold sound, while the onboard Takamine TP-4TD preamp system gives you a built-in tuner with three-band EQ and gain controls for rock-solid amplified performance and versatility.

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G Series GN75CE WR Demo by Mark Blasquez

Here's our pal Mark Blasquez, strumming away on the Takamine G Series GN75CE which looks amazing in a Wine Red finish. This guitar features a comfortable NEX mini jumbo body shape, with a solid spruce top and beautiful quilt-maple back and sides. With features like a pickguard adorned with a "Grass Flower" pattern and Takamine's ever-reliable TP-4TD electronics for stellar stage performance, you’ll be happily surprised at how great of a value the GN75CE really is!

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Dealer Spotlight: American Musical Supply

Since they first opened shop in 1986, American Musical Supply has become the choice of millions of customers for their musical instrument and gear needs. AMS offers an amazing selection of Takamine Guitars, including Limited Edition, Legacy Series, Signature Series, Pro Series, G Series and more! If you have questions about which Takamine is right for you, AMS’s expert associates will be glad to help you choose the perfect guitar that meets your skill level, budget, and musical goals.

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Spotlight: Limited Edition Series

Takamine’s Limited Edition Series is constantly evolving with both fantastic new additions, and guitars that have sold through their limited stock and are gone forever. Our current Limited Edition models include several brand-new future classics, like the LTD2023, FT240 BS, FT341 and others, while you also still have a chance to get one of the few remaining guitars like the CP6SSDC, CP400NYK, and more.

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G Series GD51 Demo by Mark Blasquez

When you think of Takamine, you probably imagine an acoustic guitar with a built in pickup and preamp system. However, not everyone needs to plug in, and a guitar like the G Series GD51 is a traditional purely acoustic dreadnought that features deluxe cosmetic appointments, solid-top construction, and a warm, resonant sound that will bring out the best in your music. Check out the great sound and incredible value of this classic acoustic!

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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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Limited Edition LTD2023: Hear It Now

You may have heard about this year’s spectacular special Limited Edition model, the LTD2023 Santa Fe 30th anniversary… but have you actually heard it yet? Mark Blasquez is here with a live demo of this NEX-sized cutaway that features a solid cedar top which is paired with beautifully figured silky oak on the back and sides. We think you’ll agree… the LTD2023 sounds as great as it looks!

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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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