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Your Striking Matches Fix

Here at Takamine we’ve been jonesing for some Striking Matches and thought you might be too. So, we assembled a few clips, old and new, to help make your day.

Takamine Earns its Way to Lainey Wilson Stage

This past October, Lainey Wilson brought her own Takamine to the stage, a handsome vintage, ETN10C that had been patiently waiting in her gear locker for its time to shine.

John Jorgenson Joins Mark Knopfler to Fight Teen Cancer

Earlier this year, in fund-raising support of Teenage Cancer Trust, legendary guitarist Mark Knopfler extended invitations to a few of his own favorite guitarists to participate in a very special recording of his anthemic song ‘Going Home’ (Theme from Local Hero).

Toby Keith Inducted to CMHOF – Blake Flies Flag

On Sunday October 20thToby Keith was posthumously welcomed into the Country Music Hall of Fame and never has there been an artist more deserving.

Garth, Eagles and Blake Take Vegas

First came Garth at Wynn and Garth Plus One - then the Eagles at the Sphere. Now another friend of Takamine has announced their own upcoming Las Vegas residency, Blake Shelton: Live in Las Vegas.

Mike & Amy Aiken / Flew Away

Check out this song / video by Mike & Amy Aiken introducing their latest single Flew Away featuring Mike’s TF77-PT from Tak’s iconic Legacy Series.

Off and Running w/ Ryan David Green

Ryan David Green has just released his debut, solo-acoustic album, Off and Running and acoustic guitar aficionados everywhere may want to consider it as their next favorite.

Chuck Ward - Consistent and Amazing II

When fret master / tour vet Chuck Ward described the spruce top, maple bound, rosewood back and sides dreadnought Takamine P7D that he chose as his go-to for the Aaron Lewis Acoustic Tour as “consistent and amazing”, we appreciated the significance, particularly coming from one of the most consistent and amazing players to ever make a living with a six-string.

Toby Honored at ACMs / Kids Korral Carries On

Blake Shelton paid heartfelt tribute to the late country superstar Toby Keith at the 2024 ACM Awards, moving fans with his touching words and reminiscences, summoning memories of he and Toby’s performance of Should Have Been a Cowboy at the 2018 ACMs.

Steve Postell and Immediate Family

In Tommy Tedesco’s latest film, The Immediate Family we are introduced to the faces behind, and creative contributions of four particularly familiar names; drummer Russ Kunkel, bassist Lee Sklar, guitarist Danny Kortchmar and guitarist Waddy Wachtel. A few years ago, these four legends, along with newest family member, LA based songwriter, producer and session mainstay, Steve Postell came together to form the bona fide, appropriately named supergroup, The Immediate Family producing predictably awesome singles, albums and tours of their own and inspiring the Tedesco documentary.