Takamine Guitar Review

Takamine and Jasmine Guitar Models, Capos, Guitar Strings and Other Accessories

Jasmine S34C NEX Review

Jasmine S34C NEX ReviewJasmine (By Takamine) S34C NEX Acoustic Guitar MSRP: $219 Estimated retail price: $120 Jasmine by Takamine brings that Takamine sound to the low-budget guitar market. The Jasmine S34C NEX brings that excellent NEX style body to beginners and the budget conscious at a fraction of the cost of the already well-priced Takamine NEX guitars. Takamine’s... Read More »

Best Guitar Capos

Best Guitar CaposPurchasing Capos Capo is short for capotasto, the Italian word for “head of fretboard.” A capo is a device used to clamp down the strings on your guitar’s neck. If you’re at all familiar with barre chords, which is where you clamp your index finger over a whole row of frets, then you will appreciate... Read More »

Best Guitar Accessories and Capo Reviews

Best Guitar Accessories and Capo ReviewsBest Guitar Accessories and Capo Reviews Specialty Capos Note: if you don’t have one already, learn more about the capo from our post on the topic. There are a number of specialty guitar capos that you can use to get a new experience with your fret board. Kyser Drop-D The Kyser Drop D is a quick and easy... Read More »

Best Guitar Strings for Takamine

Best Guitar Strings for TakamineWhat Strings Should You Buy for Your Guitar?   I could tell you that I love D’Addario’s Silk and Steel (EJ40) and that you should buy these for their awesome mellow tone, but it really depends what you are looking for or would like to try next. There are a number of variations on guitar strings,... Read More »

Takamine EG340SC Review

Takamine EG340SC ReviewTakamine EG340SC Review MSRP: $699 Actual retail price: $499 EG340SC: Smooth sounds, excellent build The Takamine EG340SC is one of the fine guitars designed as part of the Takamine G-series, which are meant to be affordable guitars that don’t sacrifice on quality or sound. That is definitely true when it comes to this acoustic-electric. The... Read More »

Takamine EG540C Review

Takamine EG540C ReviewTakamine EG540C Guitar Review MSRP: US$879 Estimated retail price: $699 Perfect for vocal accompaniment The Takamine EG540C provides an excellent tone thanks to figured and flamed maple top, back, and sides. The fingerboard is composed of rosewood, and it includes dot inlays for easy navigation. The tuners are chrome, and the guitar includes a gorgeous... Read More »

Takamine EG535SC Review

Takamine EG535SC ReviewTakamine EG535SC Review MSRP: $999 Estimated retail price: $699 EG535SC: Designed for great sound The Takamine EG535SC is an acoustic-electric, twelve-string guitar. A with a jumbo-sized body, this is the largest of Takamine’s twelve-string  collection, and as such, it packs plenty of low end. A solid spruce top provides excellent overall resonance, and the flame... Read More »

Takamine EF341SC Review

Takamine EF341SC ReviewTakamine EF341SC Review MSRP: US$1,799.99 Estimated retail price: $1,250 Sleek looks and professional quality The EF341SC model is one of Takamine’s most popular and best-selling models. Part of the Keystone series, it is often used in professional settings. The Takamine EF341SC has been on stage with the likes of the great John Bon Jovi, Bruce... Read More »

Takamine EG360SC Review

Takamine EG360SC ReviewTakamine EG360SC Review MSRP: $859 Actual retail price: $599 EG360SC: Ideal for flatpickers and singer-songwriters The Takamine EG360SC provides an excellent classic look with plenty of modern features. The cutaway dreadnaught style makes it easy to access the higher octaves, and the pick guard comes standard. Dot inlays make it easy to navigate the frets,... Read More »

Takamine GS330S Review

Takamine GS330S ReviewTakamine GS330S Review   MSRP: $459.99 Real retail price: $299.00 Beautiful simplicity The Takamine GS330S is an excellent guitar for beginners that want an instrument that is relatively inexpensive but can actually deliver high-quality, mellow tones. It’s also the perfect guitar for a long-time players looking to add an excellent dreadnaught to their collection without... Read More »