Are Takamine guitars made in China?

Guitar Center now stocks only Chinese made Takamines. The higher quality Korean models are more difficult to come by, and apparently no longer available from US vendors, including GC.

Are Takamine made in China?

Takamine TK guitars are top class instruments, designed and built in Japan to the most uncompromising of standards.

Where are Takamine manufactured?

All Takamine's are designed in Japan by Takamine. The G series models (this guitar) are built in China or Korea. (Takamine builds all pro series models in Japan.)

Which Takamine are made in Japan?

Takamine J-Series (Made In Japan) - Buy Online & In Store - Belfield Music.

How can you tell if Takamine is real?

Japanese-built Takamine guitars made between 1962 and mid/late 2012 can be reliably dated from the eight-digit serial numbers typically found at the neck block inside the instruments. The first two digits designate the year of manufacture, followed by two digits denoting the month.

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What does Takamine mean in Japanese?

Takamine (高峰 or 高嶺) is a Japanese family name, translated literally as high ridge or high peak.

Is Takamine better than Taylor?

Taylor acoustic guitars tend to sound a bit brighter than Takamine guitars. There is usually more focus on the high-end frequencies with Taylor acoustics, giving them a shimmery and crisp tone. Takamine guitars have a more balanced EQ in comparison, and usually sound a bit fuller and warmer.

Are Takamine acoustic guitars any good?

The Takamine GN93CE is a well-built and great-sounding guitar that isn't designed for a specific need. It offers a versatile tonal quality and an innovative form-factor that makes it ideal for any style from folk, blues, country to bluegrass, acoustic rock, and fingerstyle.

Do Takamine guitars hold their value?

While you can find some excellent mid-range options for around $500, most Takamine guitars run over $1,000. However, despite an initial high cost, a high-end Takamine guitar will last a lifetime with no diminished sound quality.

Is Takamine owned by Fender?

Takamine Guitars Independent in the Global Market

Takamine took the steps of terminating distribution relationships with Fender in several dozen countries around the world, including the United States and Canada.

Are Takamine guitars hand made?

Each Takamine guitar features only the finest well- seasoned woods and is made using a combination of modern woodworking techniques and traditional hand craftsmanship.

Who uses Takamine guitars?

How much is a Takamine G Series worth?

Pricing for new Takamine G Series guitars ranges from $259.99 to $859.99 (MSRP).

What is a Takamine lawsuit guitar?

Takamine steel-strings with squared-off headstocks are known as “lawsuit guitars,” even though there was never any litigation. To distance its guitars from Martin and other American makers, Takamine modified certain details on its steel-strings.

Is Takamine G Series solid wood?

BASS GUITARS

Every new Takamine G Series bass is built with a solid spruce top, a 21-fret neck with a 16" fingerboard radius, and superior-sounding Takamine TK-40B electronics with on-board tuning.

Are Takamine guitars hard to play?

Answer: I would recommend something from the Takamine G Series. They are reliable and easy to play guitars that offer excellent value for money. They're great for beginners in my experience.

What Takamine does Springsteen play?

For his acoustic playing, Springsteen most often choose Takamine brand guitars. His instruments of choice for both the stage and recording are two guitars in the Takamine EF series, the EF350SMCSB and the EF341SC.

Are Takamine guitars made in Korea?

Takamine G-Series Made in Korea EG334SC Single Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Guitar.

Why are Taylor Guitars popular?

Taylor guitars have a more modern sound – usually very crisp, balanced and articulate. Over the last 10 years or so, they've grown so much to become one of the biggest and most popular acoustic guitar brands in the world, rivalling (or perhaps complementing) the likes of Martin and Gibson.

Who owns Takamine guitar company?

– Hayami Tahte, President Takamine Guitars

“The new agreement between ESP and Takamine allows ESP to offer one of the world's most respected acoustic guitar brands to our dealers and customers, and gives Takamine the kind of sales distribution and marketing support that this fine brand merits.”

Where are Yamaha guitars made?

With acoustics, Yamaha has 2 places where the majority of guitars are manufactured. Indonesia and China. Also, some of the acoustic- and classical guitars, Red Label-series for example are still made in Japan.

Are any Epiphone guitars made in the USA?

Today, three Epiphone guitars are made in the USA, comprising the brand's Made in USA Collection. Epiphone's Made in USA Collection features three iconic Epiphone original instruments rather than Gibson copies.

Where is the serial number on Takamine guitars?

Takamine serial numbers are typically found on the neck block (where the neck joins the body) on the inside of the body of the guitar.

Can you look up a guitar by serial number?

You can look up a serial number either in Gruhn's Guide or run the number in the manufacturer's database. The serial number itself will give you date information and the database will have a description of the guitar so you can check the specs of the guitar in question.