Takamine Guitars


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Wenge rosette on solid spruce topIntricate 'Sycamore Cattail Seeds' fingerboard inlay Above left: Abalone is laser cut and hand-inlaid for a precise fit.
Above right: Detail from the Nashville series.
Rosette and inlays

Takamine Craftsmanship: rosette and inlays

 To please the eye as well as the ear. The craft of luthiery has always demanded skill in inlay and adornment, as well as in acoustics. Fancy and extensive inlays have come to be expected on expensive one-off instruments as much as superior woods and craftsmanship.

Takamine pioneered the use of uncommonly artistic and complex inlays on guitars for the common man. We have developed the art of design and the craft of precise inlay work far beyond the capability of most other guitar factories.

Look closely at Takamine rosettes and inlays. This meticulous handwork is a highly visible reminder of our commitment to excellence on every part of our guitars.