Signature Series John Jorgenson JJ325SRCL-12 Demo by Ashlee Valenzuela

Signature Series John Jorgenson JJ325SRCL-12 Demo by Ashlee Valenzuela

Here's guitarist Ashlee Valenzuela doing a lovely demo of the Takamine John Jorgenson Signature Series JJ325SRCL-12. Created for flexibility across a wide range of musical styles, this 12-string dreadnought features a solid...
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G Series GD74CE-12U Demo by Ashlee Valenzuela

G Series GD74CE-12U Demo by Ashlee Valenzuela

Here's Ashlee Valenzuela on the very unique Takamine G Series GD74CE-12U. Unlike most 12-string guitars, this one was designed for a special stringing style using two sets of six strings, as opposed to a standard 12-string...
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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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Introducing Takamine's Upgraded SH Cases

Introducing Takamine's Upgraded SH Cases

Takamine's Tom Watters is here to explain the advantages of the newly-upgraded Takamine semi-hard (SH) cases that come with our Japan-built handcrafted Takamine guitar models. Watch the video and develop a better...
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Limited Edition LTD2023 Demo by Mark Blasquez

Limited Edition LTD2023 Demo by Mark Blasquez

Takamine celebrates the Santa Fe guitar series with the very special LTD2023 Santa Fe 30th Anniversary model. This limited production NEX-sized cutaway features a solid cedar top which is paired with beautifully figured silky...
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G Series GN11MCE Demo by Jake Allen

G Series GN11MCE Demo by Jake Allen

Here's Jake Allen showing that you don't need to break the bank to get a great sounding, highly playable instrument! The all-sapele Cutaway NEX-sized Takamine GN11MCE is great for acoustic blues, fingerstyle, or roots music....
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NAMM 2023: Tour of the Takamine Guitars Booth

NAMM 2023: Tour of the Takamine Guitars Booth

A quick tour of the Takamine Booth at NAMM 2023....
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G Series GN30 Demo by Jake Allen

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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G Series GD35CE PW & GD35CE-12 PW Demo by Jake Allen

G Series GD35CE PW & GD35CE-12 PW Demo by Jake Allen

Available as both the 6-string GD35CE and 12-string GD35CE-12, these striking pearl white dreadnought cutaways are bold and robust sounding guitars in Takamine's high-value G-Series. Enjoy this demo of both by Jake Allen!...
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Takamine Showcase 2025: Friday January 17

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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How to Restring Your Nylon String Acoustic Guitar

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 GF49CE Demo by Jake Allen

G Series GF49CE Demo by Jake Allen

The G Series GF49CE is an outstanding flashback to Takamine's ‘80s-era heritage! This guitar is totally awesome in its Cosmic Black Sparkle finish and classic red binding. Beneath the distinctive colors lives a great FX-sized...
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G Series GY11ME Demo by Mark Blasquez

G Series GY11ME Demo by Mark Blasquez

So you think you can’t get a great guitar without sacrificing your life savings? Expert musician Mark Blasquez is here to prove that’s not the case if you’re using the Takamine G Series GY11ME. It’s one of the most affordable...
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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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Jake Allen Explains the Takamine CTF-2N Preamplifier

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

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

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 GD38CE Demo by Mark Blasquez

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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G Series GB72CE Bass Demo by Mike Leon

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

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"

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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Takamine Showcase 2024

Takamine Showcase 2024

Enjoy this presentation on some of the latest and greatest guitars and basses in the Takamine family!...
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G Series GN71CE Demo by Jake Allen

G Series GN71CE Demo by Jake Allen

Extraordinary guitarist Jake Allen is here for a demo of the G Series GN71CE in Gloss Brown Sunburst finish. Featuring Takamine's compact but big-sounding NEX body style, solid-top construction, elegant appointments, and an...
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Takamine Showcase 2022 - Spring Edition

Takamine Showcase 2022 - Spring Edition

Enjoy this complete showcase of Takamine's newest and coolest guitars!...
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Pro Series P7DC Demo by Jake Allen

Pro Series P7DC Demo by Jake Allen

Guitarist Jake Allen is here doing some of his best stuff on one of Takamine's best guitars: the Pro Series P7DC. This powerful handcrafted dreadnought combines tradition with contemporary refinements; a solid spruce top with...
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NAMM 2022: GLD11E and GLN11E

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

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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G Series GY93E Demo by Mark Blasquez

G Series GY93E Demo by Mark Blasquez

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,...
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NAMM 2022: G30 Series

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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