Congrats to Steven Smith, Thinline Sweepstakes Winner

Congrats to Steven Smith, Thinline Sweepstakes Winner

This guy has a great new guitar heading his way soon!

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Jake Allen Debuts "If You Fall Apart" Video

Jake Allen Debuts "If You Fall Apart" Video

This acclaimed indie singer-songwriter crafts his art with Takamine!

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CRN-TS1 Thermal Top Demo by Matt Haze

CRN-TS1 Thermal Top Demo by Matt Haze

LA-based guitarist Matt Haze tries out the Takamine CRN-TS1, part of our Thermal Top series featuring solid spruce tops that are baked in a vacuum environment, giving the guitar a more desirable played-in sound. The CRN-TS1...
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Understanding Takamine's Split-Saddle Design

Understanding Takamine's Split-Saddle Design

Learn more about one of the hallmarks of Takamine's guitar designs.

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Congrats to Ryan Skolasinski, our P1DC Sweepstakes Winner

Congrats to Ryan Skolasinski, our P1DC Sweepstakes Winner

This guy is going to be one happy Takamine player.

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12-Fret vs. 14-Fret Guitar Styles: Which Is Right for You?

12-Fret vs. 14-Fret Guitar Styles: Which Is Right for You?

Is there a difference between acoustics with 12 frets clear of the body versus 14? You betcha. Learn and listen, and choose what's right for you.

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G Series GD34CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

G Series GD34CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

Here's Mark Blasquez with a great demo of a great guitar: the G Series GD34CE. It's a classic-looking cutaway dreadnought that is inspired by Takamine's Legacy Series EF341SC. Carrying much of the EF341SC's look and...
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Humidity: Your Takamine’s Friend

Humidity: Your Takamine’s Friend

It's the time of year for dry weather to be detrimental to your acoustic guitar. Learn the steps to save it!

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Takamine's Legacy Series: Fan Favorites

Takamine's Legacy Series: Fan Favorites

These guitars, built at Takamine's famous Sakashita design and manufacturing headquarters, represent some of the most iconic models we've ever made.

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Artist Spotlight: Kyshona

Artist Spotlight: Kyshona

This performing singer-songwriter uses her music as paths toward healing and peace.

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The Takamine NEX Body Shape

The Takamine NEX Body Shape

Do you like the best aspects of dreadnought and jumbo-shaped guitars (except the ungainly size)? The NEX style gives it to you, in a compact and supremely playable form.

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Eagles Take “Hotel California” on the Road

Eagles Take “Hotel California” on the Road

On a dark desert highway...

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Congratulations to Mike Yarger, Winner of the EF381DX Sweepstakes!

Congratulations to Mike Yarger, Winner of the EF381DX Sweepstakes!

This guy gets one of the finest 12-string guitars you can imagine.

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We're All "Happy Anywhere" with Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani

We're All "Happy Anywhere" with Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani

If you were stuck at home with Gwen Stefani, what would you do? Make great music, of course!

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Garth Slates Release of Two New Albums & Takes Home Billboard Honor

Garth Slates Release of Two New Albums & Takes Home Billboard Honor

The #1-selling solo artist of all time keeps things rolling.

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The Right Top for Your Tone

The Right Top for Your Tone

Red Cedar? Sitka Spruce? Adirondack Spruce? This short guide helps you understand the effect that different top woods have on your unique tone.

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Takamine Takes the Stage at 2019 CMA Awards

Takamine Takes the Stage at 2019 CMA Awards

As usual, country music's biggest night was filled with talent, amazing performances... and Takamine guitars.

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Sona Jobarteh and the Gambia Academy

Sona Jobarteh and the Gambia Academy

Bringing traditions from The Gambia to a worldwide audience, Sona and her Takamine spread a message of hope from West Africa.

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The Essential Holly Henderson

The Essential Holly Henderson

Working with acclaimed player/producer Pete Thorn, Holly Henderson just needed one more thing to complete her musical journey.

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Congratulations to Timothy Weaver, Winner of our Thinline Sweepstakes

Congratulations to Timothy Weaver, Winner of our Thinline Sweepstakes

He chose the TSP158C-12 in See Thru Black!

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Takamine At Home on 'The Voice' Stage

Takamine At Home on 'The Voice' Stage

Season 16 was more full of Takamine guitars than our warehouse, thanks to the generosity of coach Blake Shelton.

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Jerry Garcia’s Takamine

Jerry Garcia’s Takamine

One of the world's most iconic and beloved guitarists turned to Takamine for acoustic performances and recordings.

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Inside the Takamine Palathetic Pickup

Inside the Takamine Palathetic Pickup

All the details that go into making the world standard in acoustic-electric guitar pickups.

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Eagles "Hotel California" from 'Hell Freezes Over'

Eagles "Hotel California" from 'Hell Freezes Over'

A look at a classic music moment when "hell froze over" and the seemingly impossible band reunion (with their Takamine guitars) happened in 1994.

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Takamine Acoustic Guitar Roundtable

Takamine Acoustic Guitar Roundtable

Join Takamine's Tom Watters along with musicians Jake Allen and Jeff Klopmeyer for a full hour of everything you ever wanted to know about acoustic guitar shapes, woods, and tones! In this casual podcast-style presentation,...
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