Takamine

July 22, 2022 22:20

Virtuoso guitarist Jake Allen demos the Takamine Legacy Series EF508KC. This all-koa NEX-shaped guitar is handcrafted in our pro series facility in Japan. Features include a fully bound body and fretboard, mahogany neck with...

G Series GY93E Demo by Mark Blasquez

July 21, 2022 22:22

Guitarist Mark Blasquez expertly performs on the Takamine G Series GY93E in this demo video. The GY93E features Takamine's parlor-style New Yorker body shape for comfort and articulate tone, along with a solid spruce top,...

G Series GC6CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

July 21, 2022 21:39

Expert guitarist Mark Blasquez does this demo of the Takamine G Series G6CE in Gloss Black finish. This classical guitar delivers a traditional sound paired to a more modern look with its solid spruce top and black walnut...

Paride Pignotti: "Charles River"

May 11, 2022 19:43

In Summer 2021, when we held our "Go Play Outside" contest, the winner ended up being Paride Pignotti, a young Italian virtuoso who was studying for his Master's degree in Jazz at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He...

Ryanhood: "Appy Returns"

May 03, 2022 20:06

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...

Tony Franklin on the Takamine TB10 Bass

March 02, 2022 19:03

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...

Takamine Community Interview: Paride Pignotti

February 16, 2022 00:21

Paride Pignotti, who won Takamine "Go Play Outside" contest in Summer 2021, spoke to us during our "Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition" event. Learn about this young and incredibly talented guitarist who is getting his...

Takamine Artist Interview: Mike Herrera (MxPx)

February 16, 2022 00:11

Takamine player Mike Hererra, solo artist and frontman of the pop punk band MxPx, spoke with us during our "Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition" event. Mike relates his experiences as a singer-songwriter, using Takamine...

Takamine Artist Interview: Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin)

February 15, 2022 23:36

Takamine player Keith Wallen, solo artist and member of American rock band Breaking Benjamin, spoke to us as part of our "Takamine Showcase 2022 - Winter Edition" video event. Learn more about how Keith discovered Takamine...

G Series GN77KCE Demo by Mark Blasquez

February 09, 2022 20:46

The affordable G Series GN77KCE offers a beautiful Hawaiian Koa top, back and sides, and makes the transition to the stage effortless with the addition of Takamine’s own TP-4TD electronics, complete with an equalizer and...

Legacy Series EF381SC Demo by Mark Blasquez

February 09, 2022 20:23

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,...

Thermal Top EF360SC TT Demo by Mark Blasquez

February 09, 2022 20:11

Guitarist Mark Blasquez takes you through the great features and superb tone of the Thermal Top Series EF360SC TT. This cutaway dreadnought incorporates Takamine's "Thermal Top" technology, giving the musician the desired...

Limited Edition LTD2022 Demo by Mark Blasquez

February 09, 2022 20:05

In celebration of Takamine's 60th anniversary, the Limited Edition LTD2022 pays homage to an early Takamine design while including excellent modern enhancements. As is the case with all Takamine LTD models, the LTD2022 is...

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

December 22, 2021 19:52

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...

Takamine "Go Play Outside" Contest Winner: Paride Pignotti

October 06, 2021 20:10

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...

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

August 16, 2021 17:46

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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...

Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Striking Matches

August 12, 2021 22:52

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...

How to Restring Your Steel-String Acoustic Guitar

July 13, 2021 23:54

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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...

Takamine Showcase 2021: Ryanhood Interview

January 15, 2021 22:56

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...

Takamine Showcase 2021: Kyshona Armstrong Interview

January 15, 2021 22:53