03/07/2023
David Lindley (1944-2023)
It is with real sadness and a sense of great loss that we at Takamine learn of the great David Lindley's passing
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02/28/2023
Two Bruces and the Search for Sonic Honesty
The year was 1977 and a 28 year old Australian audio wiz named Bruce Jackson, was in his 6th year as Elvis Presley’s sound-man, pioneering elements of modern day live-audio along the way.
01/30/2023
The Life and Times of Number One
One of the most recognizable acoustic guitar parts ever recorded, the minute-long 12-string intro to the 1976 recording of The Eagles Hotel California, is in fact the voice of Frey’s pre-electronics Takamine F385.
01/19/2023
Jackson Dean Breaks Out -Tours 2023
Having been featured on Netflix’s Ice Road soundtrack and Paramount Network’s, Yellowstone, Don't Come Lookin' cemented Dean as the youngest male in Radio and Records history land a No. 1 with their debut single.
01/01/2023
Sean Rowe’s “Can I Eat This” Episode 2.
Pull up a tree stump for the episode 2 of Can I Eat This, the brand new series where accomplished singer-songwriter and avid forager, Sean Roweand select musical guest, venture out into the woods surrounding the beautiful Autocamp Catskills resort to hunt, gather and prepare that day's bounty of edible treasure, culminating in the satisfying musical collaboration of host and guest.
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Takamine Pro Series Models
Takamine Pro Series guitars are carefully constructed in the foothills of the Japanese Alps, where dedicated artisans create instruments of special beauty. Each Takamine guitar features only the finest well- seasoned woods and is made using a combination of modern woodworking techniques and traditional hand craftsmanship. Further, each Takamine guitar embodies the elegant aesthetics and masterful precision that only comes from decades of devotion to the craft of luthiery.
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Takamine G Series Guitars
Delivering pure Takamine™ quality and performance at accessible prices, the G Series offers a wide range of guitars for players in all musical genres. Combining beautiful tone and smooth playability with the latest in pickup and preamp design is a hallmark of this impressive collection of instruments.
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The Takamine Story
For more than half a century now, Takamine has proudly dedicated itself to the art of fine guitar craftsmanship. Its longstanding devotion to innovation and continual improvement has placed it among the world’s premier acoustic guitar makers, with truly fine instruments that are the first choice of performing guitarists worldwide.
With humble beginnings in 1959 as a small family-run guitar shop nestled at the foot of Mount Takamine in the central Japanese town of Sakashita, the fledgling company took the mountain’s name in 1962 and began in earnest the journey that led to the phenomenal success that is the modern Takamine company. The timeline here outlines that remarkable evolution.
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