Among the bestselling collections from takamine are the d4d d series acoustic guitar, d1n acoustic guitar and ukulele soprano nylon gus1. Hirade extended takamines reach into premium classical guitars, and facilitated the release of takamine guitars to eager guitarists outside of japan in 1975. Best prices on guitar history books and books about guitar history, composers. Nylonstringed guitar series include the vihuela, gittern, romantic guitar, and classical guitar. Its a black dreadnought with a single cutaway and i love it. The history of takamine guitars can be dated back as early as 1962 and the brand went global during the mid1970s, when takamine tapped into the growing popularity of guitar in japan and. There are many guitars in the g series, and the good thing is that they cover a fairly large price range. A notable advancement in the takamine history was their palathetic pickup, which set the standard for the industry when it was introduced. Our classical guitars honor tradition with modern construction and performance standards. He helped takamine build better guitars, and then expanded its business way beyond the small shop that it was during the early 1960s. I had a takamine when i studied classical guitar at the wisconsin conservatory of music back in 76, but i stopped playing classical in the 90s.
With such a strong pedigree and history of crafting classical guitars, their are plenty of. An elegant nylon string with a slightly narrower neck and enhanced electronics. Takamine started as a small family business based in japan, but since then it has become one of the leading manufacturers of acoustic guitar in the world. Review of the takamine g acoustic guitar series 2020.
Takamine is known for its steelstring acoustic guitars. The fingerboard and pickguard are artfully adorned with delicate imagery of the flower called rengeso which symbolizes the gigu prefecture in central japan. Gladesville guitar factory is australias longest running guitar store under the same ownership. Today guitars play a huge role in the modern music scene, but they owe a huge debt of thanks to classical and acoustic guitars. Nestled at the base of takamine mountain in sakashita, japan, takamine guitars have over 40 years of history dedicated to innovation and. The classical guitar also known as the spanish guitar usually uses nylon strings. Visit bizrate to find the best deals on top brands. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. While it is not one of the infamouslawsuit guitars, this takamine is a wonderful example of a classic design, with great tone and action. Takamine long history in traditional classical guitar construction manifests itself in the p3fcn contemporary nylon string acousticelectric, designed to deliver classic nylon string tone in modern live and recording environments. Up for auction is a vintage takamine 12 string guitar. Takamine is a brand that has stood the test of time and the eg124c is a guitar that has consistently pleased beginner and intermediate guitarists alike. From the gc1, an excellent choice for any player seeking an affordable classical guitar that performs well above its price tag, to the gc5 featuring deluxe appointments, solidtop construction and great playability, takamine gseries classical guitars honor tradition with modern construction and performance standards. The company later adds hirades name to many of its classical guitar models in honor of his contributions.
Takamine hirade h8ss solid rosewood nylon classical acoustic guitar whsc takamine hirade h8ss solid rosewood nylon classical acoustic guitar whsc welcome to musicdungeon. Heres how it works total guitar acclimation in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Hirade extended takamine s reach into premium classical guitars, and facilitated the release of takamine guitars to eager guitarists outside of japan in 1975. Since 1972 gladesville guitar factory has specialised in the selling and repair of all things guitars, and is and remains australias longest running guitar store under the same ownership. If youre looking for a beginner classical guitar, youve probably already heard some good things about the takamine eg124c. Now that im starting up again, im extremely happy i chose takamine once again. The takamine h5 hirade concert classic is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. Takamine gc1nat gseries classical guitar natural bstock see more like this. Takamine gseries nexdreadnought acoustic guitar case.
Takamine gc3ce natural acoustic electric nylon string classical guitar. Acoustic guitars come a dime a dozen, but all of them are not created equally. A concise history of the classical guitar by graham wade. The different types of acoustic guitars are separated between nylongutstringed and steelstringed guitars. Takamine travel classical guitar guitar bass bizrate.
Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for takamine classical guitars. It is smaller, classic body shape, perhaps a 34 size guitar. While takamine would go on to pioneer the acousticelectric guitar in the 1970s, theyre still wellknown for their outstanding pure acoustics. Instead of wasting money on one that will not meet all of your needs and wants, you should be very careful when making your selection. Takamine classical guitars for sale at guitar musician. Best prices on takamine travel classical guitar in guitar bass online. We specialise in acoustic, electric and classical guitars, effect pedals, folk instruments and repairs. Takamine guitars have over 40 years of history dedicated to innovation and improvement to the art and craft of guitarmaking. I want to purchase a classical guitar that will last me a life time. In terms of colour, takamines most in demand colours are red and, black.
The factory in japan had it down, and even today its hard to find a bettersounding classical guitar. The c4s was close to the top of the takamine line above the c128 and c2s and the. Of the models out there, takamine acoustic guitars rank among the most popular. Steelstringed guitars are twelvestring guitars, archtop guitars, resonator guitars, lap guitars, and parlor guitars. Condition takamine g124 classical series acoustic guitar wonderful sound. Bstock, takamine gc5cenlh classical guitar, lefthand, venetian cutaway, solid spruce top, back and sides ovangkol, mahogany neck, laurel fretboard and bridge, 19 frets, nut width 51mm, scale 650mm, takamine tp4t pickupsystem with built in tuner, gold classical with white pearl. Buy takamine classical guitars and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Jan, 2014 if youre looking for a beginner classical guitar, youve probably already heard some good things about the takamine eg124c. With an endless range of classical guitar brands, you can be sure to find a guitar to suit your needs for an amazing price. I love china goods but never would by a guitar made there. Its longstanding devotion to innovation and continual improvement has placed it among the worlds premier acoustic guitar makers, with truly fine instruments that are the first choice of performing guitarists worldwide. This guitar was the 87th guitar made on the 3rd of december, 1984 per the serial number. Other acoustic guitar manufacturers soon offered acoustic electric models, but none has reached the level of sophistication and performance set by takamine.
Ooohhh, such a beautiful guitar, and for the money too. The guitar is in excellent condition, with no dents, dings, scrapes, or other damage. Apr 05, 20 brazilian pianist, eliane rodrigues, literally taking the performance below the stage. Aug 22, 2019 takamine started as a small family business based in japan, but since then it has become one of the leading manufacturers of acoustic guitar in the world. When mass hirade joined the company in the 60s, takamine rapidly grew into the premier guitar manufacturer it is today.
The neck is a full classical width 2 inches at the nut and the fingerboard is flat, not radiused as on most crossover models. The company grows to 60 employees and becomes a leading builder of classical guitars and mandolins. Discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor. Nestled at the base of takamine mountain in sakashita, japan, takamine guitars has over 50 years of history dedicated to the innovation and improvement of the art and craft of guitar making. Brazilian pianist, eliane rodrigues, literally taking the performance below the stage. I remember when takamine guitars first showed up here in nashville.
Though the name takamine is now synonymous with guitar technology, the company is rooted in traditional luthierie. Nestled at the base of takamine mountain in sakashita, japan, takamine guitars has over 50 years of history dedicated to the innovation and. Thats why we created the sweetwater guitar gallery, to get you as close as possible to your next guitar. Steelstringed guitars are twelvestring guitars, archtop. The takamine story for more than half a century, takamine has proudly dedicated itself to the art of fine guitar craftsmanship. Nestled at the base of takamine mountain in sakashita, japan, what first began as a small family business has evolved into one of the leading guitar manufacturers in the world, depended upon by. This guitar was handcrafted by takamine for asturias i am uncertain of the date, but it early in takamine history. For more than half a century now, takamine has proudly dedicated itself to the art of fine guitar craftsmanship. In the 1950s and 60s, the folk revival was in full swing in new yorks.
Vintage takamine 1975 1975 takamine hirade concert arte model five classica. Unfollow takamine classical guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As you expect from takamine, the onboard electronics are excellent with a builtin tuner and easy access to the 9volt. Solid cedar or spruce tops with rosewood backs and sides for a brilliant and rich classic tone.
Im looking between takamine and yamahas which make very good classicals. If an acousticelectric classical guitar with a cutaway is on your wishlist, this takamine may be the answer as its not in crossover style. Jan 11, 2016 mass hirade was an exceptional luthier, who was also a very charismatic and visionary businessman, says tom watters, director of sales and product manager, takamine guitars at esp guitar co. This is the 2000 takamine hirade h8ss nylon string classical guitar. Mass hirade was an exceptional luthier, who was also a very charismatic and visionary businessman, says tom watters, director of sales and product manager, takamine guitars at esp guitar co. Luthier mass hirade arrives at takamine and introduces many effective design and manufacturing improvements. After spending so many years sharpening your classical guitar skills, you deserve to treat yourself to a nylonstringed model that perfectly reflects your commitment to the instrument. I wanted to purchase the yamaha ncx1200r but my guitar. With a solid cedar top and thin laminated rosewood back and sides, these takamine classical models were so popular at gryphon from the late 70s through about 1990 that we couldnt keep them in stock. Takamine classical guitars vs yamaha classical guitar. If you are in the market for one, it can be difficult to determine which one to purchase.
Takamine pro series 3 folk nylon cutaway acousticelectric guitar. Guitar history books books about guitars strings by mail. Musicians no less than bruce springsteen took takamine acoustic electric guitars to the stage. Takamine celebrates decades of fine acoustic tradition and peerless guitar craft with beautiful limited edition models.
Takamine was founded in 1962 and quickly established a reputation for steelstring acoustic guitars that made them a prominent player in the international guitar industry. Featuring solid spruce tops and solid rosewood backs and sides, beautiful flame maple body and neck. Takamine is known for its steelstring acoustic guitars the company was founded in may 1962. Translate arabic chinese french german greek indonesian italian hindi japanese korean swedish portuguese russian spanish takamine model ef34scgn acousticelectric guitar with original takamine case this is a takamine model ef34scgn acousticelectric guitar with original takamine case.
Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Thankfully, takamine specializes in an impressive range of acousticelectric nylonstringed guitars, including the tc5sc classical 24fret cutaway. They quickly built a good reputation as a tough stage guitar. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Based in the gifu prefecture of japan, takamine have been making classical guitars since 1962. The ltd2015 is a special expression of more than 50 years of tradition and craftsmanship instilled in our talented builders who create takamine guitars. The classical guitar tells the complete story of this fascinating instruments music. Equipped to inspire great performances from singers and songwriters alike. Takamine pro series 3 folk nylon cutaway acousticelectric. Make offer nice takamine gc5nat solid top nylon string classical acoustic guitar natural exc. Steelstring guitars originated in the united states and are also referred to as. Used takamine takamine hirade classic th5 classical acoustic electric guita.
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