Takamine

Takamine made its start as a humble music instrument workshop at the foot of Mt. Takamine in Gifu, the central part of Japan.

About Takamine

For more than half a century now, Takamine has proudly dedicated itself to the art of fine guitar craftsmanship. Its longstanding devotion to innovation and continual improvement has placed it among the world’s premier acoustic guitar makers, with truly fine instruments that are the first choice of performing guitarists worldwide.
With humble beginnings in 1959 as a small family-run guitar shop nestled at the foot of Mount Takamine in the central Japanese town of Sakashita, the fledgling company took the mountain’s name in 1962 and began in earnest the journey that led to the phenomenal success that is the modern Takamine company.

When you’re choosing an acoustic guitar, playability and tone should be at the forefront of your mind. Takamine guitars are revered for their exemplary performance, rock-solid tuning stability, and precise intonation, which allows you to focus your efforts on recording and performing. Takamine prides itself on providing musicians with guitars that are designed to remove all 6-string obstructions from your creative process so that you can focus on what really matters — the music.

Engineered to elevate your acoustic-electric tones to a new level of authenticity, Takamine’s famous Palathetic pickup system employs 12 times the element mass of your typical under-saddle transducer. Moreover, this pickup pairs with a feature-laden and sonically flexible onboard preamplifier. As a whole, this cutting-edge design provides superior sound and feedback resistance, allowing you to take the stage with confidence every time.

On the stage and in the studio, Takamine’s guitars are legendary worldwide for their performance and tone — especially among players in the pop, country, and Americana scenes. In fact, many of the world’s biggest hits and sold-out tours feature Takamine guitars front and center. Legions of working musicians around the globe trust Takamine to stoke their creative fires, and we’d be remiss not to note that Takamines are acclaimed among touring musicians for their road-ready stability.

For decades, countless Latin and regional Mexican musicians have chosen Takamine’s 6- and 12-string guitars to inspire their creative passions. As the Mexican saying goes, “Todo acto de creación, es un acto de amor.” In English, this translates to “every act of creation is an act of love,” and Takamine guitars have long proved their aptitude for inspiring the creative passions of the musicians behind these proud and emotive music genres.

The inherent beauty of music is an essential part of worship, and Takamine is proud that its guitars are a first-pick choice for worship musicians in all avenues. Whether you’re performing contemporary Christian music, traditional hymns, gospel, or any other type of church music, Takamine has the ideal instrument for you. Plug in and play, and your Takamine guitar will cover the rest as you fill your congregation with hope, joy, and inspiration.

From beginning musicians searching for their first guitars to gigging weekend warriors to world-renowned musical legends, guitarists of all skill levels will find that Takamine instruments embolden their musical endeavors with superior tone, innovative features, and exemplary reliability. Takamine is proud to offer instruments at a wide variety of price ranges, allowing musicians to play and perform to the best of their abilities at every stage in their musical journeys.