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Takamine has a history. A long history. Over 30

years of innovation and dedication to the art and

craft of guitarmaking.

When you play a Takamine, you’re in with some of

the best players and biggest names in dozens of

styles of music – from all over the world.

So what’s the deal? Why are there so many

Takamine players? We’d like to think that it’s

because we’ve earned your respect. When you

step on stage, you need an instrument that goes

to the limit right along with you.

An exclusive Takamine innovation is the

SoundChoice preamp system. All SoundChoice

preamps are interchangeable and can be swapped

in less than two minutes. We now have a program

where you can choose one of our most popular

models and match it with your choice of preamp –

right in your dealer’s showroom.

Acoustic DSP – The first on-board digital preamp

for acoustic guitar. Includes parametric eq,

chromatic tuner and digital reverb.

Accuracoustic – A semi-parametric preamp with

pinpoint control over frequency. Especially useful

for “acoustically-challenged” venues.

CT4B – A warm-sounding 3-band graphic with an

extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner.

Great for non-standard and open tunings.

GRAPH-EX – A 3-band graphic equalizer that’s

calibrated to be easy to use and effective.

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Night falls.

Case latches click open … P.A. power lights

wake from their slumber … All across the

land a million working musicians gearing up

for another night’s work.

In coffeehouses. In rehearsal halls. In bars,

roadhouses and concert halls …

Takamine. Everywhere.

No, it’s not your imagination. Tonight,

wherever music lovers huddle to hear an

acoustic guitar, odds are high that the

headstock on that instrument will bear our

name. Takamine.

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GB7C

SW341 SC

JJ325SRC

JJ325SRC12

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John Jorgenson has weaved his musical genius into dozens of

projects by country, rock and pop luminaries. That’s when he’s not

leading his own band or playing co-hellraiser in the Hellecasters.

John wanted an increased sensitivity throughout his guitar’s range.

The answer: scalloped top bracing. It’s what gives the John

Jorgenson models their noticeable dynamic breadth.

The solid spruce top and solid mahogany back are finished in a

deep red stain, accented with ivoroid and hand-inlaid abalone.

Available in both 6 and 12-string editions.

J O H N J O R G E N S O N

Meet Garth Brooks, the man who turned country music into an

international phenomenon. Look for his lifetime record sales to be

announced as soon as mathematicians invent a way to count that high.

Nothing short of a perfectionist, Garth worked closely with us on the

GB7C. Its solid cedar top, plus rosewood back and sides, give an

active performer like Garth evenness of tone – a solid, reliable and

predictable fullness from venue to venue.

That original guitar-shaped soundhole is Garth’s personal touch.

G A R T H B R O O K S

Triple threat guitarist, singer and songwriter. Talk about a career –

his nearly full-time residence on the country music charts is about

to enter its third decade … with Takamine in hand, of course.

Players often note the deeper, warmer acoustic voice of The Steve

Wariner Signature model. That’s due largely to the guitar’s solid

mahogany back, along with the solid cedar top.

Steve has long preferred basic black – and we dressed it up with

hundreds of pieces of hand-inlaid abalone.

S T E V E W A R I N E R


These instruments represent our tribute to the Golden Age of

guitarmaking. Hand-crafted of all-solid woods by a special team

at Takamine, Nashville models are as close to a luthier-built

instrument as you will find from an international guitarmaker.

The tops are solid, hand-selected “bear claw” spruce – a rare,

naturally occurring figure pattern that marks luthiers’ most

highly-prized soundboard spruce. Each soundboard is

individually voiced to maximize its power and dynamic range.

The back and sides are solid, bookmatched Indian Rosewood,

chosen for both its appearance and acoustic integrity. The

ebony fingerboard is fitted with nickel silver frets, leveled and

finished by hand for perfect playability and intonation.

The soundhole and perimeter of the top are inlaid with hundreds

of pieces of beautiful abalone shell. Nashville models are

available in pure acoustic form or equipped with a Takamine

pickup and CT4B preamp.

A vivid example of the

stunning “bear claw”

spruce top

Abalone inlaid Takamine

logo on headstock, and

gold enclosed tuners

Abalone is laser cut and

hand-inlaid for a precise

and perfect fit

F E A T U R E S

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ENV460SC NV360S

Hand-crafted

Stunning and rare

“bear claw”

solid spruce top

Each soundboard is

individually voiced for

power and dynamic range

Solid Indian Rosewood

back and sides

Soundhole and perimeter

of top inlaid with hundreds

of pieces of abalone shell


Takamines have long been known for excellent dynamic range

and wide frequency response. Whether you use a light fingerstyle

touch or lay into it with a heavy flat pick, your Takamine will

deliver what you ask it to do.

This is especially true of our new SuperNatural Series of

instruments. Available with your choice of solid cedar or solid

spruce soundboards, they are voiced for players who appreciate

brilliance and ambiance as much as depth and richness.

High ratio gold tuners

Bookmatched solid

rosewood back

Abalone rosette with

tortoise pickguard

F E A T U R E S

EAN16C EAN45C

EAN15C

EAN46C

Solid cedar or

solid spruce soundboards

Solid rosewood back

Excellent dynamic range,

wide frequency response

Dreadnought is loud

and powerful

NEX is perfectly balanced

for vocal accompaniment

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Acoustic sound set free. The Takamine Natural Series was

conceived to give you the biggest and widest acoustic sound

possible. Solid cedar tops, solid mahogany backs, a thin satin

finish and no pickguard – anything that could possibly impede

the vibration of the soundboard was purposely left out.

The theory works. Naturals are so alive with sound that they

nearly jump out of your hands. The clean and simple approach

of the Naturals has been imitated by other makers, but nothing

yet has compared to the purity of style – and sound – of

the original.

Simple and

classic style

Simple but

beautiful

rosette

design

Nylon string

model also

available

(EAN60C)

F E A T U R E SThin satin finish for

a big, wide acoustic sound

Solid cedar soundboard

Solid mahogany back

Rosewood fingerboard

No pickguard to impede

vibration of top

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EAN10C

EAN40C12

EAN30C

EAN60C

EAN20C


Why is it so hard to write a simple song? Maybe it’s because

you’ve got to be tough enough to carve away any ornaments

and get straight to the heart of the matter.

The Tradition Series is our simple song.

Every one of these dreadnoughts starts with a hand-selected

solid spruce or solid cedar soundboard, voiced to classic

dreadnought perfection. Add your choice of back and side

woods – mahogany, rosewood, maple – and then a Takamine

pickup and GRAPH-EX preamp.

These dreadnoughts share the same attention to material choice

and craft that our more upscale models do. Stately. Graceful.

And a full, luscious voice.

We believe you will not find a more straightforward, look-you-

right-in-the-eye-and-speak-your-heart guitar anywhere.

Highly figured maple back

and sides in sunburst finish

on EF350SMCSB

Mahogany, rosewood

or maple backs and

sides in natural, sunburst,

red stain or black finishes

The GRAPH-EX preamp

F E A T U R E S

Simple ornamentation

reflects the timeless

beauty of the

dreadnought tradition

Select solid spruce

soundboards

Choice of mahogany,

rosewood or maple

backs and sides

Six-string and

twelve-string models

Takamine pickup

and GRAPH-EX preamp

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EF341SC

EF350SMCSB EF360SC EF340SC

EF385

EF400SC


We’ve been making smaller-than-

dreadnought sized guitars for many years.

Their balanced tone, warm sound and

comfortable size have made them a

favorite of players who also sing.

The all Hawaiian Koa EF407 shown to the

right, has a beautifully balanced sound

that’s as mellow as the island that gave it life.

The EF261SAN is a favorite of both

coffeehouse and arena guitarists for its

strong and clear midrange.

Our Santa Fe Series is inspired by the designs

and sounds of the desert Southwest. Its

intricate inlays are perfectly executed and

the tone is as wide as the horizon.

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ESF40C

EF407

Intricate patterns and

semi-precious materials

have set benchmark for

guitar inlay craftsmanship

Smaller body provides for

comfort without sacrificing

acoustic sound and depth

Use of rare tonewoods

such as all Hawaiian koa

Stunning looks and

world-class craftsmanship

F E A T U R E S

Stunning inlay

work is a Santa Fe

trademark

Turquoise 12th-fret

inlay on ESF40C

Smooth-action

enclosed tuners

EF261SAN

ESF48C

EF441SC


C L A S S I C S

The classical

guitar tradition

runs deep at

Takamine.

Drawing on

the 150 year-

old designs of

Antonio Torres,

our luthiers

add their skill and precision to

bring those designs into the

21st century.

Takamine Classics feature

solid cedar or spruce tops

with rosewood backs and

sides for a brilliant and rich

classic tone. Whatever style you

play, your Takamine speaks pure and clear.

No other maker offers the SoundChoice interchangeable

preamp system. Your Takamine Classic can be equipped

with any one of four preamp choices to give you

maximum control over any performance application.

H I R A D E C O N C E R T C L A S S I C S

Takamine founder, Mass Hirade, was a brilliant designer and

highly skilled luthier. His modern ideas have been praised by

purists and iconoclasts alike. Today, a small group of

Takamine luthiers craft a small number of these fine concert

classics using Mr. Hirade’s original drawings.

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F E A T U R E S

SoundChoice

preamp

system

Hirade concert

classics are

crafted using

Mass Hirade's

original

drawings

Solid cedar or

spruce tops

with rosewood

backs and

sides

Some of the most popular

and respected classical

guitars made today

Solid cedar or

spruce tops

Rosewood backs and sides

Bracing patterns voiced

for today's music, whether

you play classical, jazz,

pop or ethnic music

Legendary power and

acoustic purity of tone

Hirade H8SS

Hirade HE90

Hirade H5

C128

CD132SC


Extensive. There are more sizes, colors, woods and configurations

available in the G Series than in any other family of models that we

offer. Made to our strict specifications, G Series instruments

represent exceptionally good value.

The G Series includes your choice of body styles as well as several

classic guitars that offer impressive performance at a very

affordable price.

If you are looking

for choices, you’ll

find them in the

G Series.

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Made to our strict

specifications, the

Takamine G Series

represents an

exceptional value

Over a dozen different

dreadnought models, many

with solid spruce tops

G Series encompass our

widest product range from

12-strings to our popular

NEX and FXC body styles

Wide choice of colors

and finishes

F E A T U R E S

Available with spruce

or cedar soundboards

The TK4N preamp

gives you a tunable

notch filter and

switchable midrange

contour

The warm-sounding

N4B preamp is

featured on selected

G Series models

EG330OBB

EG540C

EGS330SC

G330S

EG334SBC

EG530CRS


N A T U R A L S

MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES FINGERBOARD PREAMP SPECIAL FEATURES

ENV460SC NEX cutaway Solid “bear claw” spruce Solid Indian Abalone Ebony CT4BRosewood

ENV360S Dreadnought Solid “bear claw” spruce Solid Indian Abalone Ebony CT4BRosewood

NV360S Dreadnought Solid “bear claw” spruce Solid Indian Abalone EbonyRosewood

N A S H V I L L E

MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES INLAY FINGERBOARD PREAMP

EAN46C NEX cutaway Solid spruce Rosewood with solid back Rosewood CT4B

EAN45C NEX cutaway Solid cedar Rosewood with solid back Rosewood CT4B

EAN16C Dreadnought cutaway Solid spruce Rosewood with solid back Rosewood CT4B

EAN15C Dreadnought cutaway Solid cedar Rosewood with solid back Rosewood CT4B

S U P E R N A T U R A L S

MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES FINGERBOARD PREAMP

EAN60C FXC/Nylon Solid cedar Mahogany with Rosewood CT4B Nylon stringcutaway solid back

EAN40C NEX cutaway Solid cedar Mahogany with Rosewood CT4Bsolid back

EAN40C12 NEX 12-String Solid cedar Mahogany with Rosewood CT4Bcutaway solid back

EN40C NEX cutaway Solid cedar Mahogany with Rosewood CT4B Ebony and solid back ivoroid rosette

EAN30C FXC/Artist Solid cedar Mahogany with Rosewood CT4B Steel string with cutaway solid back wide neck

EAN20C Jumbo cutaway Solid cedar Mahogany with Rosewood CT4Bsolid back

EAN10C Dreadnought Solid cedar Mahogany with Rosewood CT4Bcutaway solid back

EN10C Dreadnought Solid cedar Mahogany with Rosewood CT4B Ebony andcutaway solid back ivoroid rosette

T R A D I T I O N

MODEL FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES ROSETTE PREAMP SPECIAL FEATURES

EF400SC Gloss Natural Solid spruce Rosewood Ebony & padauk GRAPH-EX 12-String

EF385 Gloss Natural Solid spruce Mahogany Ebony & padauk GRAPH-EX 12-String

EF381C Gloss Black Solid spruce Maple Ebony & padauk GRAPH-EX 12-String

EF360SC Gloss Natural Solid spruce Rosewood Ebony & padauk GRAPH-EX Gold tuners withamber buttons

FD360SC Gloss Natural Solid spruce Rosewood Ebony & padauk DSP Gold tuners withamber buttons

EF350SMCSB Gloss Solid spruce Maple Concentric rings GRAPH-EXSunburst

FD350SMCSB Gloss Solid spruce Maple Concentric rings DSPSunburst

EF341SC Gloss Black Solid cedar Maple Concentric rings GRAPH-EX

EF340SC Gloss Natural Solid spruce Mahogany Ebony & padauk GRAPH-EX

EF340SCLH Gloss Natural Solid spruce Mahogany Ebony & padauk GRAPH-EX Left-handed model

FD340SC Gloss Natural Solid spruce Mahogany Ebony & padauk DSP

EF325SRC Gloss Red Stain Solid spruce Bubinga Concentric rings GRAPH-EX

JJ325SRC12 Gloss Red Stain Solid spruce Bubinga DSP Abalone rosette, “JJ” inlay 12-String at 12th fret

JJ325SRC Gloss Red Stain Solid spruce Bubinga DSP Abalone rosette, “JJ” inlayat 12th fret

GB7C Satin Natural Solid cedar Rosewood CT4B Gold tuners with amber pearloid buttons; Guitar shaped soundhole

SW341SC Gloss Black Solid cedar Mahogany with CT4B Abalone binding & rosette,solid back “SW” Inlay at 12th fret

S I G N A T U R E S

MODEL FINISH TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP SPECIAL FEATURES

Since we are constantly seeking to improve our instruments, models and specifications may change without notice.


EF444STBS Gloss Tobacco NEX Solid spruce Mahogany Rosewood CT4BSunburst

EF441SC Gloss Black NEX Solid cedar Maple Rosewood CT4B Snowflakecutaway fingerboard inlays

EF407 Gloss Natural New Yorker Hawaiian Koa Hawaiian Koa Rosewood CT4B Snowflake fingerboard inlays

EF261SAN Gloss Antique FXC/Artist Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood CT4BStain

EF261SBL Gloss Black FXC/Artist Solid cedar Mahogany Rosewood CT4B

DSF48C Gloss Natural NEX Solid spruce Rosewood Ebony DSP Black crow rosette &cutaway eagle fingerboard inlays

ESF48C Gloss Natural NEX Solid spruce Rosewood Ebony CT4B Black crow rosette &cutaway eagle fingerboard inlays

ESF40C Satin Natural NEX Solid cedar Rosewood Rosewood CT4B Turquoise rosette andcutaway eagle 12th fret inlay

N O V E A U & S A N T A F E

MODEL FINISH BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES FINGERBOARD PREAMP SPECIAL FEATURESEG561C Gloss Black FXC/Artist cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

EG560CBS Blue Sunburst FXC/Artist cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

EG541C Gloss Black NEX cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

EG540C Gloss Natural NEX cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

EG540CRS Gloss Red Stain NEX cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

EG535C Gloss Natural Dreadnought 12-String cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

EG531C Gloss Black Dreadnought cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

EG530C Gloss Natural Dreadnought cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

EG530CRS Gloss Red Stain Dreadnought cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

G530 Gloss Natural Dreadnought Spruce Nato Chrome

EG522C Gloss Natural Classical cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome TK4N

EGS430SC Satin Natural NEX cutaway Solid cedar Nato Chrome N4B

EG335SC Gloss Natural Dreadnought 12-String cutaway Solid spruce Nato Chrome N4B

EG334SBC Gloss Black Dreadnought cutaway Solid spruce Ovangkol Gold N4B

EG334SC Gloss Natural Dreadnought cutaway Solid spruce Ovangkol Gold N4B

EG332SC Gloss Natural Dreadnought cutaway Solid spruce Nato Chrome N4B

G332S Gloss Natural Dreadnought Solid spruce Nato Chrome

EG330OBB Ocean Blue Burst Dreadnought cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome N4B

EG330SC Gloss Natural Dreadnought cutaway Solid spruce Nato Chrome N4B

EG330SLH Gloss Natural Dreadnought left-handed Solid spruce Nato Chrome N4B

EGS330SC Satin Natural Dreadnought cutaway Solid cedar Nato Chrome N4B

G330S Satin Natural Dreadnought Solid spruce Nato Chrome

G330SB Gloss Black Dreadnought Solid spruce Nato Chrome

GS330S Satin Natural Dreadnought Solid cedar Nato Chrome

EG240 Gloss Natural Dreadnought cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome DJ2

EG240RS Gloss Red Stain Dreadnought cutaway Spruce Nato Chrome DJ2

G240 Gloss Natural Dreadnought Spruce Nato Chrome

G240RS Gloss Red Stain Dreadnought Spruce Nato Chrome

EG141SC Gloss Black NEX cutaway Solid spruce Nato Chrome N4B

EG124SC Gloss Natural Classical cutaway Solid spruce Nato Gold N4B

G124S Gloss Natural Classical Solid spruce Nato Chrome

G116 Gloss Natural Classical Spruce Nato Chrome

EG116 Gloss Natural Classical Spruce Nato Chrome DJ2

G S E R I E S

MODEL FINISH BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES TUNERS PREAMP

C132S Classical Solid cedar Rosewood with solid back CT4B

CD132SC Classical cutaway Solid cedar Rosewood with solid back DSP

EC132C Classical cutaway Spruce Rosewood CT4B

EC132SC Classical cutaway Solid cedar Rosewood with solid back CT4B

C128 Classical Spruce Rosewood CT4B

C L A S S I C S ( N y l o n )

MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP

HD90 (ED90) Classical with oval soundhole Solid spruce Rosewood DSP

HE90 Classical with oval soundhole Solid spruce Rosewood CT4B

H8SS Classical Solid spruce Solid rosewood CT4B

H5 Classical Solid cedar Rosewood CT4B

HD5C Classical cutaway Solid cedar Rosewood DSP

HE5C Classical cutaway Solid cedar Rosewood CT4B

H I R A D E C O N C E R T C L A S S I C S ( N y l o n )

MODEL BODY STYLE TOP BACK & SIDES PREAMP

Since we are constantly seeking to improve our instruments, models and specifications may change without notice.


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