Jo Dee Messina: "Dream On" with the Takamine Pro Series P10DC
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Jo Dee Messina: "Dream On" with the Takamine Pro Series P10DC

There’s something special that happens when a legendary artist like Jo Dee Messina covers the music of an iconic band like Aerosmith. That’s the case here with this outstanding rendition of the rock classic “Dream On,” which...
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Takamine Factory Tour Part 5: Finishing Process
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Takamine Factory Tour Part 5: Finishing Process

In this exclusive series, you'll get a very detailed and beautiful look inside the process of how the master luthiers of Takamine Guitars handcraft their finest guitar models at the Takamine facility in Gifu, Japan. Part 5:...
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Lance Allen: "California Girls"
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Lance Allen: "California Girls"

Takamine artist Lance Allen recently decided to celebrate his 20th anniversary of uploading great fingerstyle guitar content to YouTube by doing this fun cover of the Brian Wilson/Mike Love-penned Beach Boys classic...
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How to Restring Your Nylon String Acoustic Guitar
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How to Restring Your Nylon String Acoustic Guitar

Tom Watters, Takamine USA's Director of Product Development, takes you through every detailed step on the best way to change strings on your nylon-string acoustic guitar, and to give it some important maintenance while you're...
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G Series GN75CE WR Demo by Mark Blasquez
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G Series GN75CE WR Demo by Mark Blasquez

Here's Mark Blasquez strumming away on the Takamine G Series GN75CE in an amazing Wine Red finish. This guitar features a comfortable NEX "mini jumbo" body shape, with a solid spruce top and beautiful quilt-maple back and...
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Takamine Factory Tour Part 2: Body Shaping
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Takamine Factory Tour Part 2: Body Shaping

In this exclusive series, you'll get a very detailed and beautiful look inside the process of how the master luthiers of Takamine Guitars handcraft their finest guitar models at the Takamine facility in Gifu, Japan. Part 2:...
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G Series GC1CE Demo by Orbel Babayan
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G Series GC1CE Demo by Orbel Babayan

Here's our friend Orbal Babayan with another great demo, this time on the nylon-stringed G Series GC1CE. This is a great-looking acoustic-electric classical guitar that provides rich nylon-string sound and performance...
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Takamine Showcase 2025: Friday January 17
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Takamine Showcase 2025: Friday January 17

On Friday January 17, we invite you to tune in to Takamine Showcase 2025, a livestream video event that includes excellent demos of some of our yet-to-be-announced guitars that will be coming in the new year, along with a...
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~BonfireBradley~ Jammin Live on My Porch
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~BonfireBradley~ Jammin Live on My Porch

#original#Acoustic#Psychedelic#Blues #FolkPunk#Americana#Roots#Guitar...
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Limited Edition Series RNV460C Demo by Orbel Babayan
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Limited Edition Series RNV460C Demo by Orbel Babayan


The RNV460C marks the first guitar in Takamine's new Revival models… limited editions that update some of Takamine's most beloved and storied guitars. Based on the popular TNV460C from the Nashville Series, the RNV460C...
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G Series GD38CE Demo by Leo Gama
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G Series GD38CE Demo by Leo Gama

Guitarist Leo Gama tries out the Takamine G Series GD38CE. This 12-string dreadnought cutaway offers classic looks inspired by Takamine's Legacy Series EF381SC. Carrying much of the EF381SC's look and appointments, this value...
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Pro Series P10DC Demo by Orbel Babayan
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Pro Series P10DC Demo by Orbel Babayan

Guitarist Orbel Babayan is here to try out the P10DC, a dreadnaught cutaway that represents the top tier of Takamine's Pro Series guitars. Built with the highest grade solid Sitka spruce tops and premium solid East Indian...
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Jake Allen Explains the Takamine CTF-2N Preamplifier
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Jake Allen Explains the Takamine CTF-2N Preamplifier

Jake Allen is here to tell you about (and let you hear) the Takamine CTF-2N preamplifier. In 2022, along with the release of Takamine's special 60th anniversary limited edition guitar, we also announced this spectacular new...
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NAMM 2022: THE 60TH
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NAMM 2022: THE 60TH

Live from NAMM 2022, a spotlight on the special 60th anniversary limited edition model THE 60TH....
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Tony Franklin on the Takamine TB10 Bass
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Tony Franklin on the Takamine TB10 Bass

Tony Franklin, the widely-respected bass player who rocketed to global acclaim in the early '80s as part of the band The Firm with Jimmy Page and Paul Rogers, has just done a demo video of the Takamine TB10 bass. This unique...
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G Series GB72CE Bass Demo by Mike Leon
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G Series GB72CE Bass Demo by Mike Leon

Here's Mike Leon, bass player for Soulfly, using the G Series GB72CE bass in a very soulful way. Available in both Brown Sunburst and Gloss Natural finishes, the GB72CE is a commanding acoustic-electric bass guitar that is...
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Thinline Series TSP178AC FCB Demo by Jake Allen
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Thinline Series TSP178AC FCB Demo by Jake Allen

Here's acoustic whiz Jake Allen with a demo of the TSP178AC in Faded Cherry Sunburst, part of Takamine's acclaimed Thinline Series guitars. Crafted by hand in Japan, these guitars offer a winning combination of outstanding...
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Ryanhood: "Appy Returns"
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Ryanhood: "Appy Returns"

They're back, and perhaps even better than ever! Ryanhood, the Tucson, AZ-based duo of Takamine players Ryan Green and Cameron Hood, have just debuted the video for "Appy Returns", a tune from their terrific 2021 album Under...
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G Series GN51CE Demo by Jake Allen
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G Series GN51CE Demo by Jake Allen

Extraordinary guitar player Jake Allen does a demo of the Takamine GN51CE, part of our value-packed G Series. With deluxe appointments, solid-top construction and great performance features including a NEX cutaway and...
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Takamine Showcase 2024
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Takamine Showcase 2024

Enjoy this presentation on some of the latest and greatest guitars and basses in the Takamine family!...
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Takamine Showcase 2022 - Spring Edition
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Takamine Showcase 2022 - Spring Edition

Enjoy this complete showcase of Takamine's newest and coolest guitars!...
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NAMM 2022: GLD11E and GLN11E
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NAMM 2022: GLD11E and GLN11E

Live from NAMM 2022, a spotlight on the GLD11E and GLN11E....
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Limited Edition LTD2024 Demo by Jake Allen
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Limited Edition LTD2024 Demo by Jake Allen

Virtuoso guitarist Jake Allen is here with an outstanding demo of the Limited Edition Series LTD2024. The theme for this year's special model, a beautiful NEX-shaped cutaway, is our solar system, which is depicted both in its...
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Pro Series P5NC Demo by Jake Allen
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Pro Series P5NC Demo by Jake Allen

Extraordinary guitarist Jake Allen is back again, this time with a demo of the Pro Series P5NC, part of Takamine's acclaimed handcrafted Pro Series 5. With Takamine's distinctive NEX body style, the handcrafted P5NC is a...
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G Series GD38CE Demo by Mark Blasquez
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G Series GD38CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

Enjoy this demo of the Takamine G Series GD38CE, a 12-string cutaway dreadnought with classic looks, inspired by Takamine's Legacy Series EF381SC. Carrying much of the EF381SC's look and appointments, this value packed...
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NAMM 2022: G30 Series
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NAMM 2022: G30 Series

Live from NAMM 2022, a spotlight on the new additions to the G30 Series, the GD35CE PW and the GD35CE-12 PW....
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G Series GN30 Demo by Jake Allen
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G Series GN30 Demo by Jake Allen

Here's the always-excellent Jake Allen with a great demo of a great guitar... Takamine's G Series GN30. This value-packed guitar combines solid-top construction with a beautiful gloss finish, great-looking appointments, and...
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Yahritza y Su Esencia: NPR Tiny Desk Concert
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Yahritza y Su Esencia: NPR Tiny Desk Concert

We're fans of National Public Radio's "Tiny Desk Concert" series, where musicians get up in a small room and do some of the most pure live performances imaginable. Stumbling upon the latest episode posted this morning was a...
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G Series GD51 Demo by Jake Allen
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G Series GD51 Demo by Jake Allen

Here's the ever-talented Jake Allen doing a lovely demo of the Takamine G Series GD51. With no onboard electronics, the GD51 is pure acoustic goodness. It's a classy dreadnought that features deluxe cosmetic appointments,...
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How to Restring Your Steel-String Acoustic Guitar
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How to Restring Your Steel-String Acoustic 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...
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