Welcome to the world of Takamine Guitars
Over the years, we’ve steadily honed and refined our luthiery skills. We’ve pioneered new designs and production techniques to guarantee class-leading instruments of sublime quality. And now here in 2007, our product range is more expansive and diverse than ever before, giving you far greater choice.But do take some time thinking about the sort of instrument you need. What will work best for you will depend upon a number of factors, such as the type of music you play and where you play it. For example, the rich powerful delivery of a Nashville electro-acoustic with the new CoolTube preamp would be ideal for a gigging and recording guitarist playing modern rock. By contrast, the warm tonal delicacy of the smaller bodied, cedar-topped Takamine AN45 SuperNatural, might better suit the solo fingerstyle exponent playing for their own enjoyment. But these are far from hard and fast rules. The best thing you can possibly do as part of your decision making process is spend some quality time with your nearest Takamine specialist.
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Audition the ranges – listen to the difference between spruce and cedar soundboards, but bear in mind that spruce typically takes longer to ‘play in’ than cedar. See how different body styles feel to hold. Plug in a couple of electro-acoustics and put the preamps through their paces. Then, look carefully at the different range of finishes we offer – in short, use all your senses to help you decide.One thing you can take for granted is that all Takamine guitars are finished to an exceptionally high standard. Examine the fretting, the componentry, the finish – inside and out. It doesn’t matter which Takamine you choose, we promise to give you the highest quality instrument we can within your budget. Invest some time now seeking out the guitar that’s right for you and you’ll reap the rewards for years to come. We reckon there’s a good chance the guitar you’ll settle down with will have Takamine on the headstock.
Enjoy the journey.