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Takamine TC135SC and CRN-TS1 review
By David Mead published
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
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
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

Takamine celebrates its diamond anniversary with the hand-crafted LTD2022
By Matt Parker published
The firm’s latest limited-edition build celebrates its past and present

Takamine PTU441-MTB review
By David Mead published
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
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
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
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...
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