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Chuck Ward - Consistent and Amazing II

When fret master / tour vet Chuck Ward described the spruce top, maple bound, rosewood back and sides dreadnought Takamine P7D that he chose as his go-to for the Aaron Lewis Acoustic Tour as “consistent and amazing”, we appreciated the significance, particularly coming from one of the most consistent and amazing players to ever make a living with a six-string.

Toby Honored at ACMs / Kids Korral Carries On

Blake Shelton paid heartfelt tribute to the late country superstar Toby Keith at the 2024 ACM Awards, moving fans with his touching words and reminiscences, summoning memories of he and Toby’s performance of Should Have Been a Cowboy at the 2018 ACMs.

Steve Postell and Immediate Family

In Tommy Tedesco’s latest film, The Immediate Family we are introduced to the faces behind, and creative contributions of four particularly familiar names; drummer Russ Kunkel, bassist Lee Sklar, guitarist Danny Kortchmar and guitarist Waddy Wachtel. A few years ago, these four legends, along with newest family member, LA based songwriter, producer and session mainstay, Steve Postell came together to form the bona fide, appropriately named supergroup, The Immediate Family producing predictably awesome singles, albums and tours of their own and inspiring the Tedesco documentary.

Bon Jovi's New Album "Forever" Available June 7th

The iconic New Jersey band releases their 16th studio album. The new single "Legendary" is available now.

Jackson Dean - When a Man Loves a Woman

In the three busy years since the then 20-year-old Jackson first signed with Big Machine Records and began his life of touring, the Takamine P3D had firmly established itself as his full-time performing partner for both stage and studio.

LTD2024 Limited Edition Takamine Inspires GoodMoon Song & Video

For years now, GoodMoon, the Alternative Acoustic Guitar Rock duo from Japan consisting of brothers Kimitaro (TarO) and Tomojiro (JirO) have been turning to Takamine guitars to facilitate their sophisticated songwriting, beautifully complex guitar work and to accompany their seamless, sibling vocal harmonies.

Blake and Gwen Pick Purple Irises Super Bowl Sunday

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are dueting it again. On Friday, our favorite power couple released their latest collaboration, Purple Irises and are set to launch the live debut of the track this weekend at the Super Bowl LVIII TikTok Tailgate Event in Las Vegas.

Toby Keith 1961-2024

Springsteen, Bon Jovi share the stage at MusicCares honors.

Bruce Springsteen shared the stage with Jon Bon Jovi to celebrate Bon Jovi being honored as the MusicCares Person of the Year. In his speech, Jon talked about his relationship with his guitar and the importance of MusicCares. Read the full article and watch videos here.

BOWEN * YOUNG Set for Acoustic Tour / Debut Album

The all-acoustic format will be a familiar one for BOWEN * YOUNG as a good portion of their live performances have consisted of their seamless vocals accompanied only by Brandon’s Takamine P3NY cedar top, satin finish New Yorker