“A true country inspiration to us”: Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith dies aged 62 By Phil Weller published 7 February 24 The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee wrote and recorded 19 studio albums and enjoyed a 30-year career defined by his patriotic values
NAMM 2024: “A lower cost option that’s pure Takamine in its voice”: An affordable take on Takamine’s all-black Legacy Series has been in demand “for decades” – with its latest G Series acoustics, the Japanese luthier has finally obliged By Phil Weller published 29 January 24 Complete with gig-ready TP-3G electronics, the builds offer budget-conscious alternatives to its Legacy Series EF341SC and EF381SC models
NAMM 2024: “One of the most unique and spectacular LTD models that Takamine has ever created”: Takamine's master luthiers celebrate once more around the sun with this spectacular solar system-themed acoustic guitar build By Matt Parker published 27 January 24 Every year the firm builds a guitar to showcase the finest work of its Japanese luthiers and this year’s model really dazzles
Best beginner classical guitars: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners By Chris Corfield last updated 12 June 23 Our expert round-up of the best classical guitars for beginners, with amazing budget nylon offerings from brands including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone
Takamine GD34CE BLK review By David Mead published 11 May 23 Based on the Takamine used by Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi, the GD34CE has all of its stablemates' classic good looks on a budget. But how does it sound?
NAMM 2023: Takamine celebrates 30 years of Santa Fe acoustics in style with luxurious, limited-edition LTD2023 model By Matt Owen published 14 April 23 The NEX-sized single-cut pays homage to the model that started the Santa Fe series back in 1993, featuring an intricate turquoise inlay and CTF-2N preamp
Takamine's all-new sub-$500 GL Series headlines comprehensive 2023 acoustic collection By Matt Owen published 24 January 23 Six instruments have been introduced in total, including four shorter scale, reasonably priced GL Series acoustics and two high-end G Series guitars
Takamine LTD2022 review By David Mead published 20 December 22 One of two limited-edition models that celebrate Takamine’s 60th Anniversary, both of which engage the charms of Hawaiian koa in their construction. Let’s take a closer look
Takamine TC135SC and CRN-TS1 review By David Mead published 8 June 22 As Takamine celebrates its 60th year, we look at two very different models that cover a lot of musical ground…
NAMM 2022: This is ‘The 60th’ – Takamine’s stunning limited-edition celebration of its diamond anniversary By Matt Parker published 3 June 22 The hand-built Hawaiian Koa model will be limited to just 60 pieces and has a diamond embedded in the headstock
NAMM 2022: Takamine expands its affordable G Series with 6 new acoustic models By Matt Owen published 3 June 22 Five six-strings – with shorter scale lengths for improved playability – and a sole 12-string head up the drop, with each acoustic sporting Takamine's TP-3G electronics
Best cheap acoustic guitars 2024: 7 budget acoustics with genuine pedigree By Daryl Robertson published 29 April 22 Our pick of cost-effective acoustic guitars from Yamaha, Epiphone, Fender, D'Angelico and more
Takamine celebrates its diamond anniversary with the hand-crafted LTD2022 By Matt Parker published 28 January 22 The firm’s latest limited-edition build celebrates its past and present
Takamine PTU441-MTB review By David Mead published 20 September 21 Originally produced for the Japanese home market, this little parlour-sized acoustic is now available as a limited UK run. They say small is beautiful – let’s take a listen…
A David Bowie-owned and -signed Takamine is up for auction By Richard Bienstock published 22 April 21 The 12-string acoustic-electric is autographed with the inscription “Ground Control to Major Tom”
ESP heralds the return of Kirk Hammett's KH-3 Spider Eclipse with star-studded video streaming events By Sam Roche published 6 January 21 In the wake of NAMM 2021's cancelation, the guitar giant will put on its own virtual show
Takamine TSP138C TBS and Takamine TSP178AC SBB review By David Mead published 1 May 20 Two contrasting models from Takamine’s new Thinline range tell tales of superb player comfort and excellent onstage performance. Let’s see how they measure up...
Takamine presents a Peace offering: its breathtaking limited-edition 2020 acoustic By Richard Bienstock published 5 February 20 The LTD2020 boasts striking Green Tea finish, olive-branch-and-dove fingerboard inlay
Takamine Debuts Additions to G Series By Guitar World Staff published 13 July 17 Takamine has announced a series of additions to its popular G Series: the GY11ME, GN77KCE, GN90CE ZC, and GD90CE ZC.
Takamine Guitars Introduces Four New Acoustic Models By Guitar World Staff published 21 June 16 Takamine Guitars is showing four new acoustic guitar models at the 2016 Summer NAMM Show. The EF75M TT, CP771MC SB, CP400NYK, and EF7M-LS will soon be available from authorized Takamine dealers.