Every so often we get the opportunity to acquire some exquisite examples of rare and valuable tone woods. These timbers are brought into our shop and stored in climate- controlled rooms where time and nature seasons and conditions them until just the right moment when they are ready to make music. These timbers are so unique they deserve an extraordinary guitar to show off their natural brilliance. To this end we assembled a team of craftsman dedicated to designing the finest examples of the luthiers art. The Takamine Specialty Shop. The guitars created in the Takamine Specialty Shop are very limited production models showing design elements that appear nowhere else in the Takamine line. Some models may be further limited by the stock of a particular wood for which the model was designed... Less

Takamine EGS330SC Acoustic Electric Natural Finish Guitar, Takamine Acoustic, Takamine Guitars. Acoustic/Electric Guitar BUNDLE Including the Takamine EGS330SC in a Satin Natural Finish, On-Stage GCA5000B Guitar Case, On-Stage XCG4 Guitar Stand, D'Addario EJ11 Guitar Strings, Polish, Guitar Strap, Picks, String Winder and our Standard Guitar Inspection

Every so often we get the opportunity to acquire some exquisite examples of rare and valuable tone woods. These timbers are brought into our shop and stored in climate- controlled rooms where time and nature seasons and conditions them until just the right moment when they are ready to make music. These timbers are so unique they deserve an extraordinary guitar to show off their natural brilliance. To this end we assembled a team of craftsman dedicated to designing the finest examples of the luthiers art. The Takamine Specialty Shop. The guitars created in the Takamine Specialty Shop are very limited production models showing design elements that appear nowhere else in the Takamine line. Some models may be further limited by the stock of a particular wood for which the model was designed... Less

The Takamine TF87PT New Yorker Body Koa Acoustic- Electric Guitar is a little piece of paradise, right in your lap. That's the way to describe this sweet little cedar over koa New Yorker bodied guitar. Built using the magical combination of a solid cedar top on solid koa back and sides, the voice of the Takamine TF87PT is just as happy strumming out an island tune as it is finger picking a happy "Rag Time" melody. Harmonic richness, clarity, sustain, it's all in there in great measure. Designed to evoke the style of guitar and the music played in the early 20th century, this small bodied TF87PT features the classic look of a slotted headstock but provides the extended range and modern playability of a slender, 14 fret neck and 21 highly polished nickel silver frets. An artfully... Less

TC132SC 6-String Acoustic/Electric The TC132SC is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. This nylon string classical guitar pays homage to traditional classical instruments and follows closely to the original drawings of Antonio Torres. It is the first choice of performing classical latin and jazz musicians looking for pure nylon string tone at amplified volume levels. The solid cedar top produces a warm full tone with plenty of dynamic range. The solid rosewood back aids in the projection and enhances the sonic brilliance of the instruments. Gloss natural finish provides durability and adds to the beauty of the guitar. The mahogany neck features a dual action truss rod, which keeps the guitar playing... Less

Takamine EGS330SC Acoustic Electric Natural Finish Guitar, Takamine Acoustic, Takamine Guitars. Acoustic/Electric Guitar BUNDLE Including the Takamine EGS330SC in a Satin Natural Finish, Kaces KXA3 Gig Bag, On-Stage XCG4 Guitar Stand, D'Addario EJ11 Guitar Strings, Guitar Strap, Picks and String Winder

The Takamine TH5 Classics Series guitar features a solid cedar top with a solid rosewood back and sides for a brilliant and rich classic tone. The braces are patterned and voiced for today's music. Hirade concert classics are crafted using Mass Hirade's original drawings. The Takamine TH5 Hirade Classic is equipped with the Takamine CoolTube Preamp. This on-board tube preamp features bass and treble tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and chromatic tuner. Specs: Body Shape ~ Classical * Rosette ~ Marquettery * Top ~ Solid Cedar * Inlays ~ None * Back ~ Solid Rosewood * Sides ~ Solid Rosewood * Fingerboard ~ Rosewood * Electronics ~ CTP-1 * Tuners ~ Gold Classical * Hardshell Case Included

TH5 6-String Acoustic/Electric Hirade Classical The TH5 Hirade concert classic is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. A sterling example of the luthier's art, these classical guitars that bear the name of Master Luthier Mass Hirade are still built by hand in our Takamine pro facility in Japan. This guitar features a solid cedar top for warmth and broad dynamic range and a solid rosewood back for excellent projection. Gloss natural finish provides durability and adds to the beauty of the guitar. These instruments are designed and built to stand beside the finest classical guitars made today. Includes Takamine's Palathetic pickup, known in the industry as one of the most accurate and natural sounding... Less

EC132C 6-String Acoustic/Electric Classical The EC132C is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. This nylon string classical guitar pays homage to traditional classical instruments and follows closely to the original drawings of Antonio Torres. The spruce top is supported by traditional ladder bracing and produces a warm tone and plenty of dynamic range. The mahogany neck features a dual action truss rod, which keeps the guitar playing perfectly in any environment. The rosewood back and sides aid in projection. Gloss natural finish provides durability and adds to the beauty of the guitar. Includes Takamine's Palathetic pickup, known in the industry as one of the most accurate and natural sounding... Less

If beauty is only skin deep, then what lies within every Takamine acoustic can only be described as stunning. Finely sanded braces and meticulously cut linings help give these instruments their superior tone and strength. Acoustic Sound Set Free The TC135SC is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been buildingprecision quality instruments over five decades. This is a true hybrid crossovernylon string guitar designed with the latin and jazz player in mind. It featuresa 14 fret neck to body joint and a 24 fret fretboard. The top is solid spruce for versatility and extended dynamic range. Solid rosewood back aids in projection and adds to the brilliance of the guitar. Gloss natural finish adds durability and beauty. Includes Takamine's Palathetic pickup, known in the industry... Less

Takamine EG630S-VV Acoustic Electric Vintage Violin Finish Guitar, Takamine Acoustic, Takamine Guitars. Acoustic/Electric Guitar BUNDLE Including the Takamine EG630S-VV in a Vintage Violin Finish, On-Stage GCA5500B Guitar Case, On-Stage XCG4 Guitar Stand, D'Addario EJ11 Guitar Strings, Polish, Guitar Strap, Picks, String Winder and our Standard Guitar Inspection

JJ325SRC John Jorgenson Signature 6-String Acoustic/Electric Designed in collaboration with guitarist extraordinaire John Jorgensen. Since John's mastery isn't confined to a single musical genre, his main concern was sonic flexibility. The JJ325SRC dreadnought features a solid spruce top with bubinga back and sides. The guitar is voiced to cover a broad tonal spectrum with depth for power and a shimmering upper midrange for articulation and clarity and features a gloss red finish, JJ inlay at the 12th fret and gold tuners with ivory buttons on the keys. Includes Takamine's Palathetic pickup, known in the industry as one of the most accurate and natural sounding acoustic/electric pickups. The CT4B preamp has long been the popular choice among Takamine pro artists, providing warm... Less