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From time to time you find an acoustic guitar that meets all your expectations of a quality instrument; Takamine guitars do exactly that.
From the shadow of Mount Takamine
What began as a small family business in Sakasita, Japan in the 1960s has grown beyond wildest dreams, with some of the most famous guitarists on the planet lining up to buy their limited edition models.
Although the company started out small, they dedicated themselves to making improvements to its design. Perhaps one of the best things that could have happened to Takamine was acquiring the talents of Mass Hirade. Under Hirade, Takamine not only made a number of innovative improvements to his guitar designs, but also began shipping his well-designed acoustic guitars abroad.
By 1978, Takamine had introduced acoustic/electric models to its line of acoustic guitars. And he started incorporating his pickup into the design of the guitar, rather than installing it on an acoustic guitar as an afterthought. This gives Takamine acoustic/electric guitars a sound quality that surpasses many other acoustic/electric guitar models.
Once a musician plays a Takamine acoustic guitar, they are hooked. The sheer number of “big name” artists playing Takamine guitars today is a clear indicator of the quality of their workmanship.
Takamine Acoustic Artists
The phrase “you wouldn’t believe me if I told you” comes to mind when looking at lists of artists playing Takamine acoustic guitars, and it includes some names that might make you blink.
Not only will you find artists like Mike Aiken, Bjorn Berge, and Mark Chestnutt among Takamine’s dedicated guitarists, but you’ll also see superstars like Jonathan Fritz (aka Lionel Richie), Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Bruce Springsteen, Nancy Wilson ( Heart) and Glen Frey of the Eagles. Have you heard of Sister Hazel? Guitarist Ken Block plays a Takamine, as does Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara and Good Charlotte’s Benji and Joel Madden. And these are only a fraction of the acoustic artists that use Takamine guitars.
Popular Takamine Acoustic Models
Takamine G-Series guitars are perhaps the most popular Takamine acoustic guitar models, available in 7 different body styles and a choice of tonewoods. Starting at $199, the Takamine G124 is a particularly affordable option for a beginning guitarist.
Takamine Nashville models are also very popular, especially among country and western musicians. Handcrafted with all-solid wood tops, sides and back, these Nashville guitars have a quality close to luthier-built instruments. A favorite example, the Takamine TF360SBG Dreadnought with a list price of $1,999, is incredible value for quality!
So why a Takamine?
Learning to play the guitar requires dedication as well as an investment of time and money. If you’re serious about learning acoustic guitar and want a high-quality instrument at a relatively low price, then a Takamine guitar may be just what you’re looking for.