Takamine Showcase 2022

Takamine Showcase 2022

Streamed live on January 28, 2022, Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition includes great guitar demos, insightful artist interviews, the introduction of the limited-edition LTD2022, and much more... all in celebration of...
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Jake Allen & Lexi Bondar: "Santa's Prayer"

Jake Allen & Lexi Bondar: "Santa's Prayer"

Here's Takamine artist Jake Allen, along with his sister Lexi Bondar, performing a lovely song written by their dad Allen Bondar over 30 years ago, when Jake and Lexi were little kids. "Santa's Prayer", a heartwarming...
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Takamine "Go Play Outside" Contest Winner: Paride Pignotti

Takamine "Go Play Outside" Contest Winner: Paride Pignotti

We received dozens and dozens of great video entries for our "Go Play Outside" contest in Summer 2021, and it was difficult to pick the winner. However, Paride Pignotti's "Abuela's Waltz" had all the right elements that we...
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Sotto Voce (I2WB rendition)

Sotto Voce (I2WB rendition)

Video submission for InTwoWeBreak Contest, "Artists Supporting Artists - Out Of The Light" (July-August 2021). My goal was to arrange a small rendition of the song "Sottovoce" (composed by "In Two We Break"), but building a...
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Victor Scherrer - Go Play Outside 2021

Victor Scherrer - Go Play Outside 2021

My entry for the Go Play Outside contest. Recorded on September 18th 2021, at Waneka Lake Park (CO, USA) with my faithful EC128 1993.
I have this guitar since I was a teenager and I absolutely love it!...
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"Go Play Outside" for a Chance to Win Big!

"Go Play Outside" for a Chance to Win Big!

EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2021! From streets to parks, beaches to deserts, mountains to rivers, summertime is the best time to head to the great outdoors and make music! For members of the USA-based Takamine Community, it’s...
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Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Striking Matches

Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Striking Matches

Sarah Zimmerman and Justin Davis of Striking Matches recently sat down with Premier Guitar's John Bohlinger for one of the magazine's beloved "Rig Rundown" interviews. Check out the details of what this talented...
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How to Restring Your Steel-String Acoustic Guitar

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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God’s Little Donkeys

God’s Little Donkeys

I hold the Copyrights on this song...Thanks...jlb...
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Takamine Hybrid Classical Demonstration 5 30 2020

Takamine Hybrid Classical Demonstration 5 30 2020

A video I did about my Tak hybrid classical! Includes a sound sample! ...
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Ryanhood Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Ryanhood Interview

Ryan Green and Cameron Hood, known together as Ryanhood, spoke with us as part of Takamine Showcase 2021. More info on the Legacy Series EF341SC here. More info on the Pro Series P7DC here. Keep up with Ryanhood at their web...
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Kyshona Armstrong Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Kyshona Armstrong Interview

The very talented singer-songwriter Kyshona chatted with us during Takamine Showcase 2021. Get more info on the Thermal Top Series EF360SC TT here. Keep up with Kyshona at her web site....
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan) Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan) Interview

Jeff Stinco, a founding member of Canadian rock band Simple Plan and a longterm Takamine player, chatted with us during Takamine Showcase 2021. Get more info on the Limited Edition CP400NYK here. Keep up with Jeff and Simple...
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Holly Henderson Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Holly Henderson Interview

We got to chat with the lovely and very talented UK-based singer-songwriter Holly Henderson as part of Takamine Showcase 2021. More information on the Pro Series CP3NY here. Keep up with Holly at her site site....
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Katie Larson and Sav Buist (The Accidentals) Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Katie Larson and Sav Buist (The Accidentals) Interview

Katie Larson and Sav Buist of The Accidentals chatted with us during Takamine Showcase 2021. More info on the Pro Series P5DC WB here. More info on the Thermal Top Series EF450SC TT here. Keep up with The Accidentals at their...
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Takamine Showcase 2021: Striking Matches Interview

Takamine Showcase 2021: Striking Matches Interview

Takamine players Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis, collectively known as Striking Matches, chat with us during Takamine Showcase 2021 about their guitars and what makes them special. Get more info on the Pro Series P5NC...
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Jake Allen Clinic with the Legacy Series TSF48C and Pro Series P3NC

Jake Allen Clinic with the Legacy Series TSF48C and Pro Series P3NC

Singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist Jake Allen does a full Takamine clinic with the Legacy Series TSF48C and the Pro Series P3NC. Filmed at Valley Relics Museum (Van Nuys, CA)....
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Signature Series Glenn Frey EF360GF Demo by Jake Allen

Signature Series Glenn Frey EF360GF Demo by Jake Allen

Guitarist Jake Allen enjoys playing this demo on the Takamine Signature Series EF360GF. The EF360GF is a direct reproduction of Glenn's #1 Takamine - the guitar heard around the world by millions of fans on countless concert...
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Classical Series TC135SC Demo by Mark Blasquez

Classical Series TC135SC Demo by Mark Blasquez

Guitarist Mark Blasquez takes out the Takamine Classical Series TC135SC for this lovely demo. Handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades, the TC135SC is a...
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Legacy Series TF77-PT Demo by Jake Allen

Legacy Series TF77-PT Demo by Jake Allen

Outstanding guitarist Jake Allen does a demo video of the Takamine Legacy Series TF77-PT. This OM-style guitar is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades....
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Legacy Series TSF48C Demo by Jake Allen

Legacy Series TSF48C Demo by Jake Allen

Musician Jake Allen uses the Takamine Legacy Series TSF48C for this demo video. The TSF48C Santa Fe NEX is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. The...
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G Series GY51E BSB Demo by Mark Blasquez

G Series GY51E BSB Demo by Mark Blasquez

Guitarist Mark Blasquez uses a guitar from Takamine's popular and affordable G Series for this demo of the GY51E BSB (also available in a Natural finish with the GY51E NAT). This great New Yorker-sized guitar has a cool retro...
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Pro Series P7D Demo by Jake Allen

Pro Series P7D Demo by Jake Allen

Incredible guitarist Jake Allen takes on one of the most top-of-the-line Pro Series guitars made by Takamine with the Pro Series P7D. This powerful dreadnought combines traditional craft with contemporary refinements: a solid...
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Pro Series P6N Demo by Mark Blasquez

Pro Series P6N Demo by Mark Blasquez

Guitarist Mark Blasquez performs using the outstanding Takamine Pro Series P6N. With Takamine's distinctive NEX body style, the P6N is a singer's delight, combining the power of a dreadnought with balanced tone that perfectly...
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Pro Series P5DC Demo by Mark Blasquez

Pro Series P5DC Demo by Mark Blasquez

Musician Mark Blasquez does an excellent demo of the Takamine Pro Series P5DC. This stylish dreadnought cutaway combines tradition with contemporary refinements, including a resonant solid spruce top with scalloped "X" top...
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Pro Series P3NC Demo by Jake Allen

Pro Series P3NC Demo by Jake Allen

Singer-songwriter Jake Allen uses the Takamine Pro Series P3NC on this outstanding demo. This guitar delivers the finest in Takamine acoustic sound, style and performance from a classic Takamine NEX/grand auditorium-style...
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Pro Series P1JC Demo by Mark Blasquez

Pro Series P1JC Demo by Mark Blasquez

Guitar player Mark Blasquez performs on the Takamine Pro Series P1JC. Massive tone pours from this cutaway jumbo that offers smooth playability and state-of-the-art onboard electronics for a deeply satisfying acoustic...
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Thermal Top Series CRN-TS1 Thermal Top Demo by Jake Allen

Thermal Top Series CRN-TS1 Thermal Top Demo by Jake Allen

Guitar phenomenon Jake Allen plays the Takamine CRN-TS1 in this demo video. This slope-shoulder dreadnought from Takamine's Thermal Top Series is a huge-sounding guitar that incorporates a 12th fret to the body neck joint for...
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Thinline Series TSP100 DBS Demo by Mark Blasquez

Thinline Series TSP100 DBS Demo by Mark Blasquez

Guitarist Mark Blasquez demonstrates the TSP100 Deep Blue Sunburst. This gorgeous premium guitar represents all the properties that Takamine set out to achieve with the Thinline Series; expressive tone, outstanding build...
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Takamine Hybrid Classical Demonstration 5 30 2020

Takamine Hybrid Classical Demonstration 5 30 2020

I found the perfect classical for me, the Takamine hybrid Santa Fe!  I got it at the 2012 Philly Vintage Guitar Show! ...
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