GF49CE CB

GF49CE CB

$629.99
Here’s an outstanding flashback to Takamine's ‘80s-era heritage! The GF49CE CB is totally awesome in its Cosmic Black Sparkle finish and classic red binding!  Beneath the distinctive colors lives a great FX-sized cutaway...
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Takamine Artist Focus: Jeremy McKinnon (A Day To Remember)

Takamine Artist Focus: Jeremy McKinnon (A Day To Remember)

From country to folk to bluegrass to pop, Takamine has developed the reputation over its near 60-year history as being the performing songwriter’s guitar of choice. The ease of transition from writing room to studio to stage...
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Winner's Circle: Toshiyuki Matsumoto Gets a GD51CE & Case!

Winner's Circle: Toshiyuki Matsumoto Gets a GD51CE & Case!

Everyone at Takamine USA sends our hearty congratulations to Toshiyuki Matsumoto of Lake Oswego, OR. He's the winner of our most recent sweepstakes, and his prize is a great one: a Takamine G Series GD51CE in Gloss Natural...
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EF341SC

EF341SC

$1,899.00
The EF341SC dreadnought is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. This guitar has been the choice of pro musicians of all genres. The versatility of this...
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John Jorgenson Joins Mark Knopfler to Fight Teen Cancer

John Jorgenson Joins Mark Knopfler to Fight Teen Cancer

Every day, more and more young people aged 13-24 hear the dreaded words, “You have cancer.” They will each need specialized nursing care and support to get them through it. The UK-based Teenage Cancer Trust was among the...
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Blake and Gwen Pick Purple Irises Super Bowl Sunday

Blake and Gwen Pick Purple Irises Super Bowl Sunday

Photo credit - Ellen Von Unwerth Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are dueting it again. On Friday February 9, the pop/country power couple released their latest collaboration "Purple Irises," and are set to launch the live...
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David Lindley (1944-2023)

David Lindley (1944-2023)

Photo credit: Art Brewer It is with real sadness and a sense of great loss that we at Takamine learn of the great David Lindley’s passing. And while we wish to express as much, effectively eulogizing the legendary...
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Kelly McGrath Opens for The Stones

Kelly McGrath Opens for The Stones

It had been a while since we'd been in touch with long-time friend, singer/songwriter Kelly McGrath. A pandemic, some cancelled tours, and other viral distractions had kept us from running into each other in the usual places....
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Toby Keith Honored at the ACMs; OK Kids Korral Carries On

Toby Keith Honored at the ACMs; OK Kids Korral Carries On

Blake Shelton paid heartfelt tribute to the late country superstar and Takamine Signature artist Toby Keith at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, moving fans with his touching words and reminiscences, and summoning...
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FT341

FT341

$1,799.99
Takamine is pleased to introduce the FT341 black dreadnought. It features a solid spruce top with maple sides and back and is featured in Takamine's exquisite black gloss finish and white binding, with appointments that are...
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EF381SC

EF381SC

$1,999.00
The EF381SC 12-string dreadnought is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. The versatility of this guitar begins with its solid spruce top that can play...
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TC132SC

TC132SC

$1,949.00
The TC132SC is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. This nylon string classical guitar pays homage to traditional classical instruments and follows...
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EF400SC TT

EF400SC TT

$2,399.00
Finally, there is a 12-string dreadnought that incorporates Takamine's "Thermal Top" technology giving the musician the desired sound of a played-in vintage instrument in a new guitar with modern amenities, such as a slender...
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EF450C TT BB

EF450C TT BB

$3,599.00
This beautiful NEX model is an addition to Takamine's growing TT Series of "Thermal Top" acoustics. The spruce tops are treated with high heat, modifying the resins and sugars in the wood. This imparts a played in vintage...
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The P3FCN – Isn’t She Lovely?

The P3FCN – Isn’t She Lovely?

Check out this cool demo of the sweet and sleek P3FCN from Tak’s popular Pro Series 3 by renowned Brazilian guitarist Gustavo Guerra. His cool rendition of Stevie Wonder’s "Isn’t She Lovely", featuring both fingerstyle and...
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Kenny Chesney Launches “Here and Now” Tour

Kenny Chesney Launches “Here and Now” Tour

As Kenny Chesney prepares for his 16th headlining concert tour in support of his 19th studio album, we at Takamine can’t help but look back and wax a little nostalgic. It was 1994 when the 26-year-old Chesney, fresh from his...
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Limited Edition LTD2022 Demo by Mark Blasquez

Limited Edition LTD2022 Demo by Mark Blasquez

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...
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GD21CE SM

GD21CE SM

$599.99
This great G Series dreadnought cutaway is destined to be an instant classic. Its solid spruce top is mated with sapele back and sides for solid, punchy tone. But its outstanding visual appeal comes courtesy of Takamine's...
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Jackson Dean Goes Classic R&B on a Takamine TC132SC

Jackson Dean Goes Classic R&B on a Takamine TC132SC

When Jackson Dean expressed interest in a nylon string Takamine, we couldn’t help but be a little curious as to the application the "Fearless" singer-songwriter might have in mind. In the three busy years since the...
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Winner's Circle: TSP158C-12 Sweepstakes

Winner's Circle: TSP158C-12 Sweepstakes

Everyone at Takamine USA sends our congratulations to Charles Arnold of Campbellsville, Kentucky. Out of thousands and thousands of people who entered, Charles is the winner of our recent TSP158C-12 sweepstakes. He received...
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CP7MO TT

CP7MO TT

$2,249.00
This great new orchestra model is an addition to the new TT Series of "Thermal Top" acoustics from Takamine. The top wood is treated with high heat, to modify the resins and sugars in the wood. This imparts a played in...
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Chayce Beckham Steps into the Opry Circle

Chayce Beckham Steps into the Opry Circle

Embedded center stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville is a six-foot circle of well-worn white oak and sturdy maple flooring extracted from the ancient stage of country music’s mother church, the Ryman Auditorium. The...
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EF341DX

EF341DX

$2,399.00
The EF341DX starts with one of the most iconic Takamine dreadnought guitars, the EF341SC, and adds beautiful "Deluxe" appointments such as strikingly colorful abalone purfling, abalone rosette, Gotoh tuners with pearloid...
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GJ72CE-12 BSB

GJ72CE-12 BSB

$799.99
With its mighty jumbo body style, solid-top construction, stunning cosmetic features and premium electronics, the GJ72CE-12 is a commanding acoustic/electric 12-string guitar that is built to perform. Featuring a solid spruce...
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Alan Arkin Leaves Us - With Himself

Alan Arkin Leaves Us - With Himself

Recently, Takamine lost a dear friend with the passing of the multifaceted and amazingly talented Alan Arkin – a loss that has left us deeply saddened and more than a little sentimental. We came to know Alan when he appeared...
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TSF40C

TSF40C

$2,099.00
This popular NEX model is a favorite of those who prefer a gloss finish with their solid cedar tops, and sapele back and sides. The turquoise eagle 12th fret inlay pays homage to Takamine's legendary Sante Fe series. The...
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TSF48C

TSF48C

$2,899.00
The TSF48C Santa Fe NEX is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. The solid spruce top is matched with a solid rosewood back for excellent projection,...
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TSP100 DBS

TSP100 DBS

$4,149.00
This gorgeous premium thinline guitar represents all the properties that Takamine set out to achieve with the Thinline Series; expressive tone, outstanding build quality, and incredible comfort. This model adds a deep quilted...
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Musicians Institute Announces 2022 Takamine Scholarship Winner Jia-Ming Tsai

Musicians Institute Announces 2022 Takamine Scholarship Winner Jia-Ming Tsai

All of us at Takamine extend our congratulations to Jia-Ming Tsai, recipient of the prestigious 2022 Takamine Acoustic Guitar Scholarship. The award, which includes a Takamine G Series GN93CE guitar, was presented...
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