https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news Takamine Guitars News en https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1272 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1272 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>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). </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1271 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1271 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>On Sunday October 20thToby Keith was posthumously welcomed into the Country Music Hall of Fame and never has there been an artist more deserving.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1269 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1269 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>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.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1270 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1270 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>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.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1268 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1268 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>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. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1267 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1267 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>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. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1266 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1266 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>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.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1265 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1265 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>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.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1264 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1264 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The iconic New Jersey band releases their 16th studio album. The new single "Legendary" is available now.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1263 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1263 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>In the three busy years since the then 20-year-old Jackson first signed with Big Machine Records and began his life of touring, the Takamine P3D had firmly established itself as his full-time performing partner for both stage and studio.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1259 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1259 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>For years now, GoodMoon, the Alternative Acoustic Guitar Rock duo from Japan consisting of brothers Kimitaro (TarO) and Tomojiro (JirO) have been turning to Takamine guitars to facilitate their sophisticated songwriting, beautifully complex guitar work and to accompany their seamless, sibling vocal harmonies. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1262 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1262 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are dueting it again. On Friday, our favorite power couple released their latest collaboration, Purple Irises and are set to launch the live debut of the track this weekend at the Super Bowl LVIII TikTok Tailgate Event in Las Vegas. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1261 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1261 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/busites_www/takamine/content/425027701_415828904221707_7662278979237451189_n.jpg"></p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1260 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1260 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bruce Springsteen shared the stage with Jon Bon Jovi to celebrate Bon Jovi being honored as the MusicCares Person of the Year. In his speech, Jon talked about his relationship with his guitar and the importance of MusicCares. <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/bruce-springsteen-shania-twain-jelly-140138425.html?" target="_blank">Read the full article and watch videos here</a>.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1248 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1248 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The all-acoustic format will be a familiar one for BOWEN * YOUNG as a good portion of their live performances have consisted of their seamless vocals accompanied only by Brandon’s Takamine P3NY cedar top, satin finish New Yorker </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1245 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1245 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Last week, stepping into that iconic circle on that hallowed stage for his Grand Ole Opry debut was our friend, Chayce Beckham and the significance of the time and place was not lost on him.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1244 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1244 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>This year marks the 30th Anniversary since Toby Keith introduced himself with Should Have Been a Cowboy, his first of 68 singles, 32 number ones leading to 40 million albums sold</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1243 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1243 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Jacob Johnson enjoys the perfect excuse to unleash 5 and a half minutes of pure 6 string wizardry, which if you know anything about Jacob Johnson, you knew was coming</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1241 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1241 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>E Street Band Hall of Famer, Crazy Horse member and prolific solo artist, Nils Lofgren recently released his latest album, Mountains and fans and critics alike are saying it may be the best of his impressive 50-year catalog.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1240 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1240 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Check out Calista Garcia's, Flowers in My Hair shot at the one and only Coney Island, to feel the ocean breeze, dance in the sand and remember that once upon a time. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1239 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1239 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The premise of this current residency, Garth Brooks / Plus One, consists of a solo / acoustic Brooks kicking things off, as his entire band relaxes nearby. As the evening progresses Garth will then bring out one band member or another to accompany him. He might invite master fiddler Jimmy Mattingly to round-out Garth’s, Much Too Young to Feel This Damn Old, or ask his exquisitely talented spouse, Trisha Yearwood to join him for George Jones and Tammy Wynette classic, Golden Rings. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1238 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1238 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Recently, Takamine lost a dear friend with the passing of the multifaceted and amazingly talented Alan Arkin – a loss that has left us deeply saddened and more than a little sentimental.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1237 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1237 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Takamine Guitars is deeply honored to play any roll whatsoever in the magic produced by the gifted Mitch Rossell</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1233 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1233 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>American Idol winner and Takamine player Chayce Beckham recently returned to the Idol stage to deliver a strong, live performance of his recently released single Till the Day I Die and to remind America just exactly why he won.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1232 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1232 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Nothing pleases designers and builders of acoustic guitars more than when world-class players like Chuck Ward choose to partner with their creations. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1230 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1230 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>On rare occasions a worthy artist chooses to record a live album at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. One of the music world’s fastest rising stars will be adding their name to that list when Jackson Dean</a> releases Jackson Dean / Live at the Ryman this Friday, April 14th on Big Machine Records</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1212 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1212 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The year was 1977 and a 28 year old Australian audio wiz named Bruce Jackson, was in his 6th year as Elvis Presley’s sound-man, pioneering elements of modern day live-audio along the way.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1229 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1229 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>It is with real sadness and a sense of great loss that we at Takamine learn of the great David Lindley's passing</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1228 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1228 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>One of the most recognizable acoustic guitar parts ever recorded, the minute-long 12-string intro to the 1976 recording of The Eagles Hotel California, is in fact the voice of Frey’s pre-electronics Takamine F385.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1227 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1227 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Having been featured on Netflix’s Ice Road soundtrack and Paramount Network’s, Yellowstone, Don't Come Lookin' cemented Dean as the youngest male in Radio and Records history land a No. 1 with their debut single. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1226 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1226 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Pull up a tree stump for the episode 2 of Can I Eat This, the brand new series where accomplished singer-songwriter and avid forager, Sean Roweand select musical guest, venture out into the woods surrounding the beautiful Autocamp Catskills resort to hunt, gather and prepare that day's bounty of edible treasure, culminating in the satisfying musical collaboration of host and guest.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1225 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1225 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>First submitted for your holiday enhancement Christmas 2020, please enjoy this timeless Christmas classic performed by the talented and treasured friend of Takamine Jacob Johnson.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1224 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1224 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Watch, listen and enjoy as Morgan Myles absolutely slays the Chris Stapleton classic, Tennessee Whiskey during Monday night’s installment of The Voice.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1223 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1223 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Howard Stern’s first-ever interview with Bruce Springsteen, which aired live on the radio icon’s SiriusXM channel last Monday, turned out to be one of the more memorable interviews for either.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1222 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1222 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Listening to eX, the latest album from power duo Williams Honor, one can’t help but reflect upon of the massive talent pool we’ve come to associate with the relatively tiny State of New Jersey. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1220 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1220 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Up to now, from the outside looking in, there’s been Sean Rowe the deep voiced, deep thinking, prolific singer-songwriter with the tape-laden Takamine – then there’s Sean Rowe, the mysterious, foraging naturalist, connecting food and land, body and soul, who kind of keeps to himself.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1219 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1219 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Over the 21 seasons of NBC’s top rated series The Voice, Takamine guitars have been a common sight. If a contestant isn’t playing one, team coach Blake Shelton probably is – or gifting one to a finalist.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1209 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1209 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Introducing the TSP100VT and the TSP100DBS!</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1202 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1202 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Check out this cool demo of the sweet and sleek P3FCN from Tak’s popular Pro-Series 3 by renowned Brazilian guitarist Gustavo Guerra.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1201 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1201 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Kelly has seldom if ever performed without her acoustic guitar, and for the last 17 years that guitar has been a Takamine</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1199 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1199 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Throughout, Takamine's 60 years of innovative craftsmanship, there have been many watershed developments that proved particularly pivotal to the brand’s success. None more so than Takamine’s 1979 introduction of the PT-05E. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1198 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1198 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will mark their return to the road in early February, 2023 with a string of to-be-announced US arena dates, followed by European stadium shows </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1180 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1180 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Armed with the pent-up energy of a stabled race horse, a penchant for setting records, and a lineup of the best touring band of his 32-year career, Garth Brooks is leaning hard into the final lap of a 30 city Stadium Tour that he launched back in the spring of 2019</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1196 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1196 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>On May 8, 2022, legendary artists Bono and The Edge of Irish rock/post-punk band U2 performed a surprise acoustic concert at the Khreschatyk subway station in Kyiv, Ukraine, a location that is being used as a bomb shelter during the country’s ongoing military invasion by Russia.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1177 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1177 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Kenny Chesney is preparing for his 16th headlining concert tour in support of his 19th studio album, Here and Now, spanning 41 cities this spring and summer of 2022</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1176 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1176 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>I truly love this instrument. It is the only acoustic bass guitar I’ve played that has a large enough body size to project the sound when played acoustically, yet still manageable and playable</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1175 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1175 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Our favorite trio of all time The Accidentals just released a new single and video</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1173 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1173 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill – have extended the Hotel California 2022 Tour with concerts being added in Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Detroit, MI; Pittsburg, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Columbus, OH; Buffalo, NY; Belmont Park, NY; Nashville, TN; Tulsa, OK; and Salt Lake City, UT</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1171 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1171 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Mark your calendar for Friday, January 28! That's when Takamine will be hosting a streaming video event you won't want to miss. Takamine Showcase Winter Edition</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1170 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1170 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Peso In My Pocket is Toby’s first new album in 5 years, and well worth the wait. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1169 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1169 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Please enjoy this heart-warming, Christmas-lit acoustic performance of Santa's Prayer by the always amazing Jake Allen and his equally gifted sister, Lexi Bondar</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1168 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1168 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Soulful British singer-songwriter, Kezia Gill, swept last month’s BCMA Awards (Album, Song and Entertainer of the Year) that was no surprise to anyone familiar with her.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1166 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1166 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Takamine Guitars congratulates the amazing Jenee Fleenor for capturing her third consecutive CMA “Musician of the Year” award - achieving eternal status as Nashville royalty - and making her dreams come true</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1162 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1162 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Keith Wallen and Breaking Benjamin (including fellow Takamine player Jasen Rauch) are doing an acoustic tour, with plenty of Takamine guitars ready for the task.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1161 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1161 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Jackson Dean has signed with Big Machine Records and TKO Artist Management and is sitting in a large storage locker in Nashville trying out a few new Takamine’s</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1159 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1159 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>From country to folk to bluegrass to pop, Takamine has developed the reputation over its near 60-year history as being the performing songwriter’s guitar of choice. The ease of transition from writing room to studio to stage is one of the things that people count on from their Takamine guitars, and that is certainly the case with Jeremy McKinnon, the co-founder, primary songwriter, co-producer, and lead vocalist of Ocala, FL-based rock band A Day To Remember. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1157 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1157 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>We’ve known this guy for over 20 years now and we have to say, as tough as show business can be he’s managed to carve out a nice little nitch for himself</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1156 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1156 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>“He is such a phenomenal writer” says Shy Carter about David Lee Murphy, “one of the best ever. I’ve been a fan of his for a long time. He's the coolest guy, he's got the coolest voice, he's got the coolest swag, I've learned from him to be patient, to be humble, to be cool and let these great songs just flow. And let whatever is gonna be, let it be." </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1155 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1155 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Just after midnight on March 3rd 2020, one of the deadliest tornadoes in US history touched down just west of Nashville and proceeded to rip through the city obliterating any and everything in its path. As the winds howled and sirens wailed, Calista Garcia huddled alone in her Belmont University dorm room and braced for the worst. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1150 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1150 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The Striking Matches Tour starts back up Aug 25th in Bethesda MD and is currently adding dates into the fall</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1148 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1148 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Chayce Beckham needed a new acoustic so he decided to go guitar shopping at famous Guitar Center in Hollywood and was introduced to the Takamine EF360SC-TT</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1147 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1147 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bruce Springsteen’s award winning autobiographical one man show, is back for a limited run of 31 performances beginning June 26th through September 4th at the St. James Theater in New York City</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1146 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1146 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The Kennedy Center Honors in Washington DC recognized Garth Brooks for his contributions to American culture.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1144 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1144 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bernard "Harv" Harvey was initially drawn to the warm antique finish of the PB5-ANS and an unplugged test-drive of the jumbo cutaway enhanced the attraction</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1143 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1143 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bruce Springsteen has been awarded the annual Woody Guthrie Prize. He will accept the honor on May 13th during a virtual event for Woody Guthrie Center members. Read the full article at <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bruce-springsteen-2021-woody-guthrie-prize-1164865/" target="_blank">RollingStone.com</a></p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1141 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1141 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Maddie’s smooth grooves and liquid lightning leads had become immediately recognizable, highly desirable assets.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1138 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1138 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Watch a livestream with the award-winning Stuart Ryan on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/TakamineUK/">Takamine UK's Facebook page</a></p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1122 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1122 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Night Train is one of five songs on the Accidentals forthcoming’ Time Out EP, written and recorded during the pandemic and scheduled for a May 7th release. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1120 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1120 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>I can literally and proudly say I’ve played a Takamine guitar every single gig I’ve ever played, 1,500 and counting, adding to the many reasons I’m so proud to be on the Takamine roster</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1119 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1119 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Check out this remote performance of Minimum Wage featuring Blake’s great band and reigning CMA Musician of the Year, Jenee Fleenor</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1118 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1118 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Last September we featured the remarkable West African singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Sona Jobarteh and her innovative, culturally inclusive music.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1117 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1117 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The Accidentals new single, “Wildfire” will drop this Friday, January 29th at the Ann Arbor Folk Fest at 4:00 pm PST</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1116 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1116 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Playing his well-worn, sunburst P6N, Springsteen performed the powerful song, Land of Hope and Dreams for the inauguration of President Biden.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1112 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1112 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Jacob Johnson’s spirited rendition of Christmas Time is Here via his vintage, well played EAN10C (currently P3DC) seems to offer the perfect infusion of holiday spirit and acoustic guitar magic to usher in the season – and escort 2020 out the door.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1111 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1111 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The song How Many Hands (does it take to get a grip), the band’s illuminating distress flare, was originally written for the purpose of getting out the vote in tandem with organizations like and Head Count and IVoted</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1105 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1105 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Rick, with his indomitable spirit, unswerving commitment and true love of music was absolutely key to the full realization of Charlie Kaman’s vision of the acoustic guitar unleashed</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1104 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1104 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The longtime friend of Takamine recently announced the record Fun release date, November 20th, along with a new concert album, Triple Live Deluxe, hitting the same day.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1098 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1098 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>As the pandemic induced lockdown hamstrung the 2020 tour season and relegated rabid road dogs to homebound wall climbers, Code Orange, who Rolling Stone called “America’s Hungriest Metal Band” was channeling their primal instincts into the notion of taking the pervasive living-room livestream performance format, and turning it onto its head.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1095 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1095 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Sona’s potent combination of rich West African tradition and bold innovation has graced the stages of some of the world’s most renowned festivals and venues</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1094 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1094 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Last month, Takamine Guitar’s number one guitar tech, set-up man to the stars, Joe Medrano celebrated his 19th anniversary with Takamine Guitars</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1093 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1093 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>When trying to describe Phillipo’s touch and feel, the word “exquisite” comes to mind – a marriage of artist and instrument that would make any guitar artisan proud to have been involved. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1092 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1092 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Sunday Aug 9th was the 25th anniversary of the death of Jerry Garcia</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1091 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1091 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Jovanni spent a year healing, rehabilitating and searching for a light at the end of the tunnel after his car accident. And as is with serious setbacks, givens are taken, faith tested, and the true nature of relationships often revealed.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1090 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1090 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>In their latest collaboration, Happy Anywhere, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani make the case that they very much enjoy each other’s unending company</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1089 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1089 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Micah Tyler has asked friends and fans to pray for his younger brother Daniel who would be undergoing major surgery later that day then amended that prayer request to include someone else who had just faced unexpected emergency surgery… himself. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1086 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1086 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Armed with a soulful singing voice born in the church, a naturally magnificent gift for songwriting and a recently acquired Takamine LTD-2009, Karla Davis entered the Colgate Country Showdown, the prestigious nationwide talent contest... and won</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1085 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1085 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Troy Cassar-Daley has released 10 studio albums, won 4 CMAA Awards, 4 ARIA Awards, 3 APRA Awards, 2 NIMA Awards, 37 Golden Guitar Awards, clocked 32 #1 singles, and recently come full circle by inking a worldwide deal with Sony Music Entertainment Australia who first signed him in 1995, launching his 30 (and counting) year record-breaking career</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1084 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1084 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Following the simple advice offered by Kyshona via the title of her latest album, Listen, we will cut the chatter and send you to straight to Bandcamp to do just that</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1083 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1083 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Guitarist extraordinaire Jake Allen will be completely live on Takamine's Facebook page at 9PM EDT/6PM PDT. This livestream show is free to attend, though you might choose to drop Jake a tip during the show if you attend.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1082 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1082 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>If you missed the critically acclaimed, two-part Garth Brooks documentary, “The Road I’m On” when it initially aired on A&E last December, it has now landed at Netflix and is available for a single three hour viewing at your leisure</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1081 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1081 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>This Sunday, June 14th at 1:00 pm EST, the incomparable Sean Rowe will take you for a ride via a 1 hour live stream event at facebook.com/Takamineguitars/live</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1080 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1080 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Check out this clip of Hozier performing Work Song from his self-titled debut album as part of the One World: Together At Home virtual benefit concert organized by Global Citizen in support of the World Health Organization</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1078 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1078 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Calista Garcia posted a home-performance of Nancy Wilson’s, “You Don’t Know” from the jazz singer’s 1964 album “How Glad I Am”. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1076 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1076 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Morgan Myles’ latest album Therapy unleashes her powerhouse vocals and her own strong songwriting in captivating fashion</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1075 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1075 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Our first offering of a Jacob Johnson original is Old Soul a gorgeous instrumental and the latest single from the talented South Carolinian</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1074 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1074 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The Voice went live for its first at-home show Tuesday and led primetime ratings with 7.15 million viewers</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1072 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1072 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The guitar Glen Hansard is playing, a 2011 Takamine EAN70 was gifted by Takamine and judging from the hole he managed to wear in the top, the cedar-top satin-finish OM is clearly one of his favorites</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1071 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1071 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Like many members of the Takamine artist family lately, indie folk singer-songwriter Sean Rowe was keeping himself quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic when we spoke via phone on a Friday afternoon.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1070 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1070 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>How did this little guitar company from Japan become such a big favorite with world class artists?</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1069 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1069 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>On March 4th in Washington DC, Garth was awarded the coveted Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress, the youngest to ever receive the honor.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1068 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1068 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Twenty five years ago (ok, twenty six now) the Eagles reunited after a long hiatus to record a live album they would call “Hell Freezes Over”</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1067 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1067 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Behold the Accidentals “3 for Tea” Interactive Livestreams</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1066 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1066 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Takamine signature artist Garth Brooks and his lovely wife Trisha Yearwood are doing a live stream show tonight at 7PM ET on Facebook Live</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1065 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1065 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The amazing Striking Matches gifting us with their unplugged rendition of Pick Up the Pieces, the Average White Band’s 1974 classic, recorded live at Tournament Studios in Nashville</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1063 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1063 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p><p>Check out his TSP158C and TSP158C-12 demonstration <a href="/guitar-demonstrations">here</a>.</p></p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1062 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1062 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Toby’s career-long contributions were recognized recently when he was awarded Golf Digest's Arnie Award while playing at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1061 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1061 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>This video does features the timeless and absolutely original voice of the great John Anderson delivering a brand new, honest-to-goodness country duet with Blake Shelton called Tuesday I'll Be Gone, a song that feels like a visit from an old friend.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1060 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1060 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>UK-based singer-songwriter Holly Henderson performs her song "Back After Sunrise" using her limited-edition Takamine CP3NY in beautiful Gloss Molasses finish</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1052 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1052 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>We sent Takamine's director of product development Tom Watters to Japan along with Premier Guitar associate editor Chris Kies for a firsthand look inside the famous Takamine factory in Nakatsugawa</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1051 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1051 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>It’s that time of year when Pollstar Magazine’s year-end list for top selling tours is published, and Takamine signature artist, documentary subject Garth Brooks once again weighs-in with the #1 Country Tour.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1050 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1050 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>There were a fair amount of Takamine guitars to be seen and heard on the recent 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1049 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1049 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Jenee Fleenor’s undisputed reputation as a first-class, bad-ass, go-to Nashville session player landed her on the 2019 Musician of the Year ballot for the 53rd CMA Awards on Nov 13th</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1048 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1048 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The Eagles will play their classic 1976 album Hotel California in its entirety during a 2020 North American tour and as usual, Takamine Guitars will be prominent in the mix</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1045 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1045 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The true significance of UK singer, songwriter, guitarist, Holly Henderson first came to the attention of legendary guitarist, writer, and producer, Pete Thorn (Chris Cornell, Melissa Etheridge, Courtney Love, and Don Henley) after hearing demos the 23 year old Londoner had recorded</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1033 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1033 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>We interviewed award-winning Tucson, AZ-based indie-folk duo Ryanhood who were recently named “Discovery of the Year” by influential New York radio station WFUV</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1031 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1031 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Once the charismatic and funny Trisha Yearwood has invited you into her living room, shared her favorite recipes via her Emmy Award winning Food Network show, Trisha's Southern Kitchen and her 3 New York Times Best Selling Cookbooks are perched on your bookshelf, you could almost forget that the Monticello, Georgia native is first and foremost a 3 time Grammys winning, 15 million album selling, music superstar</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1030 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1030 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>It was while sharing a golf cart at Eastwood’s charity tournament in Pebble Beach last year that a casual comment by Clint inspired Toby to write the beautifully haunting song that lingers at the end of The Mule</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1028 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1028 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Kyshona Armstrong has an incredibly unique story as a musician, beginning as a music therapist, working in mental health hospitals and correctional facilities, writing music with her patients and using music to redirect behaviors and emotions</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1026 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1026 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>On January 17th 1992, NBC aired a prime time network special featuring a red-hot new country artist named Garth Brooks. That night in Ada Oklahoma, 16 year old Blake Shelton was glued to his family TV soaking in every second.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1025 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1025 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Each year at the UK Guitar Show, one player The winner of the 2019 Top Acoustic Guitarist of the Year at this year's UK Guitar Show will win their very own Takamine EF341SC.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1024 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1024 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>There is no good time for a full-fledged rock icon to lose their mainstay bandmate and musical director. Certainly not in the middle of a world tour, or just before the long-awaited bio-pic of your life is to be released. But such was the case when Sir Elton John’s guitarist of 47 years, Davey Johnstone, was recently sidelined with a shoulder injury requiring surgery and significant recovery time. How do you fill the shoes of the performer (and creator) of the slashing electric solos and lush acoustic layers that helped define so many Elton John classics? You call John Jorgenson.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1023 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1023 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Since season 1 of The Voice, Blake Shelton has gifted many of the young artists he has coached with guitars. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1022 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1022 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Adam Sandler closed out his first time ever as host of SNL by singing an equally funny and moving ode to his late friend Chris Farley</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1021 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1021 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Cody Webb, one of country music’s hottest new singer-songwriters, has been chosen to be featured in an introductory video for this year’s NFL Draft </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1020 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1020 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>It was the last day of the blind auditions for “The Voice” and everyone’s team was complete except for Kelly Clarkson’s</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1019 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1019 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Ever since their 2015 debut album, Nothing But The Silence (10 million cumulative streams worldwide) the Nashville based duo have been writing, recording or touring pretty much nonstop. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1018 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1018 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Our friends at Premier Guitar Magazine, known for the most in-depth and thorough reviews of any music product publication, really took the Takamine EF360SC TT through its paces</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1017 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1017 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>After over a year in the studio, Andrew Hozier – Byrne is ready to "empty his pockets" and share the songs that make up his long awaited second album</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1007 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1007 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The fall of 2018 saw 3 Takamine guitars enter red-hot jam band Spafford's typically all-electric world, inspiring previously unplanned acoustic shows and introducing all new possibilities for live acoustic performance</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1004 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1004 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The Voice in its 15th season, remains one of the most viewed TV programs in America, earning an average of 9 million viewers per episode, twice a week.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1003 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1003 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>We began our chat with one of the world’s most respected and acclaimed guitar players, Takamine Signature artist John Jorgenson, by making sure his Ventura, CA-based home wasn’t affected by the recent wildfires we’ve experienced in Southern California</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=1002 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_1002 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The touring industry’s premier trade publication, Pollstar, has published its annual Top 20 Global Concert Tours and once again Takamine Guitars is well represented</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=999 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_999 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Garth Brooks mentioned at the very beginning of his recent three and a half year, six million ticket-selling comeback tour that he was pretty much done with “that retirement thing”. The big guy wasn’t kidding. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=997 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_997 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Columbia Records has announced December 14th as the release date for the official two-disc soundtrack of “Springsteen on Broadway”</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=996 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_996 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Spafford, the in-demand jam band, had just come off a long summer run of festivals including Bonnaroo, Summer Camp, and The Peach Music Festival and were about to begin their fall headlining tour when guitarist, Brian Moss began thinking acoustic</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=995 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_995 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>“Heavy Flag” is a “call-to-action” song about the cost of societal apathy, and about the power of humanity to affect change. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=993 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_993 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>This coming September 29th and 30th the ultimate guitar event for players and aficionados of every ilk will take place at the UK Guitar Show at the famed Olympia, London. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=992 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_992 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>A video of their wedding performance went viral encouraging Michael and Carissa to follow through with their musical dreams. They wrote more great songs, named themselves Us the Duo, acquired a new Takamine Pro Series P7JC and launched an addicting Vine site featuring their 6 second performances of contemporary hits.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=991 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_991 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Join Takamine at the UK Guitar Show in London September 29th and 30th. Takamine will be sponsoring the "Acoustic Guitarist of the Year" contest.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=990 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_990 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>After his performance this Tuesday night, August 21st, up-and-coming country artist Dillon Carmichael will have officially arrived… via the Grand Ole Opry</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=989 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_989 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Kenny Chesney, the iconic hit maker / ticket seller, wrapped up his 18 stadium, 21 amphitheater Tak-filled tour.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=988 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_988 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Progressive rock icon Steven Wilson is a relatively recent convert to Takamine</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=987 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_987 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>“Springsteen on Broadway” will launch globally on Netflix on December 15, 2018, which is also the final night of Springsteen’s completely sold out 236-show run at Jujamcyn’s Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=986 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_986 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>As part of her 2018 UK European tour, American singer songwriter and longtime Takamine player Kelly McGrath will take the stage as supporting act for Steve Winwood, Santana and Eric Clapton at the British Summertime Festival at Hyde Park in London</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=985 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_985 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Check out this great video RAM produced featuring the band, the van and Sav and Katy’s Takamine Pro Series P5DC-WB and P6NC-BSB</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=984 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_984 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Here's the always-great Jake Allen giving you a nice performance and a rundown of their features</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=982 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_982 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>One of Takamine's most beloved guitars of all time, the EF341SC has been used by artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Bruno Mars, Steve Wariner to Jon Bon Jovi, and many more.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=981 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_981 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The recording is rich with favorites from the band’s back catalogue, as well as a stunning take on the Beach Boys classic ‘God Only Knows’ and brand new track ‘Different Kind of Love’. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=979 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_979 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Jeremy McKinnon is best known as the lead singer of hugely popular Florida-based metalcore/pop punk band A Day to Remember, but in addition to handling the vocals, he is a major contributor to the band’s songwriting, and also has held a producer’s role for his own band and others including The Devil Wears Prada, The Ghost Inside, Wage War and more. We caught up with Jeremy as he was in Los Angeles doing some songwriting collaboration.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=978 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_978 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>After five laborious years in the studio, Jake Allen Invites his fans to dive into "Deviant Motions" his new full length record which drops June 29th</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=977 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_977 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Great news from our friends at Korg UK: We are delighted to announce that Steve Wilson chooses Takamine guitars for the ‘To The Bone’ world tour</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=976 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_976 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Striking Matches, the singing-songwriting pop duo out of Nashville has just released a new three-song EP called, appropriately, Acoustic</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=975 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_975 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>It's no secret that I like to have a good time," Blake Shelton said while introducing his duet with fellow hit maker Toby Keith, "so I guess I'm the perfect match for this next artist."</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=974 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_974 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Once again, Bruce Springsteen has extended his wildly popular Broadway one-man-show, this time with 81 additional performances at the Walter Kerr Theatre</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=972 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_972 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The stunningly talented, Jenee Fleenor and her Thermal Top EF450C-TT are a match made in heaven in this recent performance of Blake’s latest single I Lived It on the Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=971 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_971 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Fresh from 19 performances at Folk Alliance International, The Accidentals have made their their way to that little old gig in Texas, SXSW</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=969 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_969 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Interview with Takamine's US Brand Mgr. Tom Watters featuring a sweet demo by Jake Allen</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=968 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_968 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Just last week, from our storage locker at the Soundcheck Nashville rehearsal facility, a classic country band could be heard in a nearby rehearsal room running through their set</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=967 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_967 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Congratulations to friend of Takamine Bruno Mars for dominating the 2018 Grammy Awards and winning all 6 categories he was nominated for.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=965 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_965 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>After over 120 million albums sold, more than 2,600 concerts worldwide and setting an industry standard for career longevity, Bon Jovi, that little band from New Jersey will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland this April 14th</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=964 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_964 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The Hall of Fame songwriter, arena-filling entertainer and career long Takamine player has added an unexpected facet during a momentous year… funnyman</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=963 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_963 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Blake Shelton gifted a Glenn Frey Model to Red Marlow and he has been using the acoustic every night since</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=962 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_962 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>It was the week before Thanksgiving when we caught up with Takamine player Jake Allen</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=961 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_961 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The tour that Brooks hoped would enjoy moderate success will have spawned close to 400 shows, sold over 6.4 million tickets and set a North American record not likely to be broken by anyone but himself.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=960 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_960 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bruce Springsteen's somewhat experimental and originally short termed in-residency project, "Springsteen on Broadway" has become the hottest show on Broadway</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=958 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_958 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Perhaps no living bass player is more closely associated with the fretless than the great Tony Franklin</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=957 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_957 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Micah Tyler was introduced to a sweet, sunburst, maple bodied P6N with classic Takamine electronics… and the two have been inseparable ever since. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=955 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_955 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Chris Hillman’s homecoming show Monday night at the Troubadour in West Hollywood became both a hard-won late-career celebration for him, and a heartfelt homage to Tom Petty, who produced Hillman’s new album, “Bidin’ My Time.”</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=953 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_953 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Recent events in Las Vegas weigh heavy. Words come hard and fall short.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=950 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_950 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Blake Shelton plays his whiskey brown P5DC-WB and the very rare (only 2 in the US) Takamine F Style mandolin prototype makes its debut appearance.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=949 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_949 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Check out this acoustic version of Karla Davis’ latest tune, You're Wearing Me Out.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=948 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_948 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>It’s official. Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway debut "Springsteen on Broadway," will preview Oct. 3, at the Walter Kerr Theatre with an official opening Oct. 12. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=946 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_946 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Taking Back Sunday, the rock solids from Long Island, recently launched their Summer / Fall tour in support of their 7th album “Tidal Wave” and as always Tak acoustics will be on stage</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=945 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_945 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Armed with one or another of his father’s trusty Taks, Deacon stepped up and delivered lead vocals on Take it Easy, Already Gone and Peaceful Easy Feeling like only a son of Glenn Frey could do.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=944 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_944 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Titled after a frequently reoccurring number in his life, 8teen is a riddle-filled treasure hunt of a song written specifically by Garth for his biggest fans to decipher.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=942 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_942 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Beginning in Amsterdam May 27th the Vedder/ Hansard tour began its trek through Germany, Denmark, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=941 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_941 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Here-to-stay Lauren Duski had her self-penned “Déjà vu” enterthe US iTunes sales chart at #1. Two weeks earlier, as per tradition, Coach Blake Shelton presented his top 3 team members with Takamine guitars.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=940 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_940 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Our friends at Operation Song received a well-deserved spotlight via NBC’s Sunday Today Show with Willie Geist. The Nashville based organization empowers veterans and active duty military to tell their stories through the process of songwriting.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=939 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_939 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>As always McMullan’s acoustic work shines and his EF261SAN contributes beautifully. But on a song or two, it is clear that the impressive EF340S-TT has made her recording debut. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=936 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_936 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Singer, songwriter, entertainer and philanthropist Toby Keith will host the "14th Annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic" June 2-3 at Belmar Golf Club and Riverwind Casino in Norman, Oklahoma - and it's all to benefit the kids.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=935 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_935 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Accompanying Jon on every Bon Jovi tour in the last 23 years, is a Takamine model EF341SC, serial number 94100642 that he purchased from a New Jersey music store in 1994. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=931 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_931 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Award winning fingerstyle instrumentalist Lance Allen has had a longstanding love affair with one particular acoustic guitar, a 17 year old Takamine EF75 dubbed “Mojo”.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=929 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_929 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Sony Music Masterworks has proudly announced the signing of alternative folk-rock band and Takamine artists, The Accidentals. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=928 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_928 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's "The River Tour 2016" was originally conceived as a relatively modest 20 show outing to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Bruce's 1980 landmark album "The River".</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=926 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_926 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Multi-faceted musician/performer and Takamine artist Jason Charles Miller is proud to announce that he has signed with Century Media Records. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=925 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_925 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Not long after introducing her fusion of African rhythms, American folk, reggae and soul to the Pacific Northwest, Naomi Wachira was chosen by the arts savvy Seattle Weekly as the "Best Folk Singer in Seattle". </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=924 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_924 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Five time ACM Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks recently stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" .</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=923 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_923 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>In keeping with what has become somewhat of a tradition, Team Blake’s final three contestants on The Voice were presented with brand new Takamine guitars by their beloved coach and longtime Takamine player Blake Shelton.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=922 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_922 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The coveted CMA Award presented during Wed night’s 50th Anniversary CMA Award Show pairs nicely with the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) recent recognition of Garth as the only recording artist in history to have 7 albums reach RIAA’s “Diamond” status (over 10 million units sold). </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=918 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_918 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>If you are a fan of "The Voice" you will recognize the super talented, 21 year old singer songwriter Mary Sarah as one of the last standing contestants from this most recent season of "The Voice".</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=917 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_917 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>As Kevin Buell triple-checks the tuning of an EF381-SC 12 string, the set list from Bruce arrives - thirty two hand written song-title abbreviations that Springsteen has in mind for this first of two nights at Citizens Bank Park in Philly. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=915 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_915 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Watching Sister Hazel’s latest video That Kind of Beautiful and two things come to mind: after 20 years of recording and touring, these 5 guys from Gainesville, Florida are still nailing it...</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=914 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_914 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Boy George and old friend, guitarist, producer and musical director John Themis were recently in Nashville as the Culture Club tour played Music City.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=910 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_910 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Sean Rowe wanted to do things differently for his 4th album. Rather than looking to his label, he decided to team up with his ever expanding fan base and launch a Kick-starter campaign to raise the $43,500 needed...</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=909 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_909 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Musical Director and mutual friend Edgar Struble had been working on a film with singer-songwriter Micah Tyler and felt strongly that the worship leader from Buna, Texas should be on our radar. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=908 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_908 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Since its recent introduction, the new EF450C-TT has already made a few prime-time TV appearances compliments of the amazing Jenee Fleenor. But in Blake Shelton's latest video...</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=898 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_898 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>It’s not surprising to learn that Karla Davis’ musical genesis, like so many other Southern born artists, is in the church choir. Just one listen to the soulful singer / songwriter from Monroe, NC...</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=896 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_896 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Guitarist Shane Fontayne has lent his talents to the likes of John Waite, Marc Cohen, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart and Sting...</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=895 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_895 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The last time Garth Brooks played New York City was August 7th of 1997 when he gave a free concert in Central Park. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=893 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_893 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>A little inside info... Blake Shelton and Gwen Stephani are dating. Ok - maybe you knew.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=892 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_892 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bruce Springsteen set a new attendance record for Brooklyn´s Barclays Center by playing for more than 18,000 as he and the E Street Band wrapped up a three month U.S. stint of "The River" tour.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=890 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_890 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Guitarist / keyboardist Dave Delhomme is no stranger to high profile performances.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=889 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_889 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Award winning songwriter (and Tak player) Bob Regan had performed a series of Armed Forces Entertainment tours through Europe, </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=888 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_888 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>You may well know him. He's played over 2,000 shows worldwide including 3 critically acclaimed SXSW performances,</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=885 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_885 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>This year's Grammy for 'Best Jazz Instrumental Album' was presented to the iconic and well-deserving John Scofield for his critically acclaimed album,</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=882 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_882 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Eagles founding singer, songwriter and guitarist, Glenn Frey will be saluted during Monday’s 58th Grammy Awards ceremony by his bandmates as well as close friend and songwriting collaborator Jackson Browne.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=881 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_881 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Certain Tak artists become very attached to certain guitars and are seldom seen or heard performing without them.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=880 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_880 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Takamine artist performances and product insight featuring the likes of Grammy winners</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=875 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_875 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bon Jovi has come full circle with their new album,'This House Is Not For Sale'. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=874 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_874 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced a 24 date 'The River' tour celebrating his landmark 1980 album of the same name.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=873 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_873 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>He may already have 8 Grammys to his name, but we suspect Don Henley's current nomination of 'The Cost of Living' a duet with Merle Haggard from Don's first solo album in 15 years,</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=872 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_872 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Tak artist Glen Hansard's second solo album, 'Didn't He Ramble" has been nominated as 'Best Folk Album' for the 58th Grammy Awards airing live from L.A. Feb 15th on CBS.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=859 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_859 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>In keeping with a longstanding tradition, Blake Shelton has gifted his top 3 team members on 'The Voice' with Takamine guitars. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=858 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_858 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The numbers are in for the most successful music tours in 2015 and Garth Brooks took the number one spot by selling nearly twice as many tickets as his nearest competitor. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=857 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_857 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Country superstar and Takamine signature model artist Kenny Chesney has announced 2016 dates for his ‘Spread the Love’ tour.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=856 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_856 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Not only is 'Striking Matches' becoming a solid favorite here in the U.S. but the Nashville based duo of Sarah Zimmerman and Justin Davis has become particularly popular in the UK, making monthly trans-Atlantic pilgrimages to play multiple sold-out performances all across Great Britain.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=855 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_855 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Congratulations to Takamine artist Lance Allen for taking home the Bronze at the 2015 International Fingerstyle Guitar Championships in Winfield Kansas.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=854 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_854 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>In celebration of the release of Toby Keith's, "35 MPH Town" featuring hit singles like “Drunk Americans” and “Rum is the Reason"” </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=853 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_853 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>According to 'Taste of Country" Longtime Tak player Blake Shelton is gearing up for a busy 2016. The country singer and The Voice coach announced Thursday (Oct. 8) that a tour has been in the works for next year.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=852 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_852 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p><p>Recently the great Glen Hansard visited WFUV in the Bronx, NY for a live session featuring this performance of 'My Little Ruin' from his recently released second solo album 'Didn't He Ramble'. A long time Tak player, Glen finally retired the iconic 'Horse' his famously worn Tak mainstay of 20 years. But as you can see from this video of the performance</p></p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=851 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_851 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Don Henley's long awaited solo album 'Cass County' (first in 15 years) will be released Friday, Sept 25th - and if last night's 'Late Show' performance of 'Too Much Pride' </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=850 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_850 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>'Family of the Year', One of the busiest acts in the business made a quick tour stop in Nashville last week and took delivery of a couple of new Taks in the process. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=849 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_849 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Two short years ago, Andrew Hozier - Byrne sat at his parents piano just outside of Dublin and worked up a new song that he liked enough to demo.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=848 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_848 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Watch Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band Close Out Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' Finale</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=847 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_847 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Don Henley will stage a North American tour this fall, shortly after the release of his new album, 'Cass County'.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=832 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_832 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Former Kiss guitarist and ESP endorsee Bruce Kulick who accompanied 2nd Class Petty Officer Mike Dalager in a class rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=800 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_800 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Last week our old friend Toby Keith he was inducted in to the Songwriters Hall Of Fame at their 46th Annual Induction and Awards in New York City. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=785 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_785 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>In this installment of the Striking Matches ' 1 Mic 1 Take' series, recorded at Capitol Records studio, Justin Davis and his Takamine P3MC accompany Sarah Zimmerman's vocal on their stunning original ballad 'When the Right One Comes Along'.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=766 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_766 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>You may have heard the name Brent Mason. He is one of the most recorded guitarists in history. His playing can be heard on thousands of records and an ever increasing number of feature films and television commercials. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=765 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_765 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Check out Kenny Chesney's performance of "American Kids" on last night's CMT Music Awards. Kenny is playing his old favorite Takamine EF317S from 1995. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=739 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_739 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>One of the best values in the Takamine Pro Series has proven to be the P2DC.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=731 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_731 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Chart-topping Country star Toby Keith released the music video for his new single "35 mph Town" today exclusively on NASH TV</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=730 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_730 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>So why do so many major artists choose Taks? Pro players who know acoustics might tell you it's Takamine's electronics, and that a great sounding acoustic guitar that sounds not-so-great plugged is of little value to a performing artist.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=719 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_719 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Blake Shelton followed up his live performance of new hit single "Sangria" on the recent ACM's with an equally live version of the same on last Monday's installment of 'The Voice".</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=701 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_701 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>What if that famous singer on the radio was just another guy from the neighborhood? TWC-Dimension is teaming with Jon Bon Jovi on If I Wasn’t A Rock Star, a reality series that sends stars </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=654 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_654 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Newest Takamine artist Lee Brice took home the coveted 'Single Record of the Year' Award at last night's ACM Awards broadcast live from AT&T Stadium in Dallas.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=599 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_599 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>After finishing in the top 3 of season 4 of 'The Voice', the Swon Brothers have done very well for themselves, landing a record deal on Arista Nashville and a recent ACM nomination for 'Vocal Duo of the Year'.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=575 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_575 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The beautiful, talented and very busy Jenee Fleenor made time to swing by our Nashville office this week.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=552 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_552 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Kenny Chesney launched his ‘Big Revival’ tour at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Thursday night. Guests included Grace Potter (in photo), Taylor Swift, David Lee Murphy and Joe Walsh.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=526 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_526 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Takamine Guitars, established in 1962, is proud to announce that it has completed its 2015 Global Distribution Reconfiguration. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=427 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_427 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The latest issue of Guitar Aficionado features none other than Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bob Seger, and standing dutifully next to him, his Takamine P7D. </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=383 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_383 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>It’s a reoccurring misconception that the high profile roster of artists who play Takamine do so by virtue of some sort of paid endorsement. Not true.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=382 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_382 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Blake Shelton pulled double duty as both host and musical guest on January 24ths installment of Saturday Night Live, a feat only a handful of artists like Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks and Kris Kristofferson have managed to pull off.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=360 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_360 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>‘The Concert for Valor’ a free Veterans Day event featuring Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, Rhiana, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood and Eminem, drew 100,000 people to the Mall in Washington DC and a home audience of an estimated 30 million via its live HBO broadcast.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=127 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_127 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Check out this great video of Naomi Wachira performing the song “I Am Woman” with her Takamine P3FCN guitar from the Lively Lounge in Seattle, Washington:</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=135 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_135 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Grammy winning guitarists John Jorgenson and Brad Davis, armed with two brand new and previously unplayed Takamine prototypes, stepped aboard the KMC Acoustic Stage at the 2014 NAMM show and proceeded to deliver serious flat-picking heat. As anyone fortunate enough…</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=364 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_364 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Forbes Magazine recently made note of Country Music’s recent surge past mainstream pop as the nation’s top selling genre.</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=129 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_129 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Walter Schreifels is a New York based musician, songwriter and producer. He was a founding member and principle songwriter for bands such as Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand and Rival Schools (actively). </p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=132 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_132 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>And the winner is… Nouvelle Star, France’s version of U.S. television show American Idol, has just crowned a new winner – a young singer and musician that goes by the name Mathieu. Performing his way through a field of incredibly…</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=134 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_134 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>The day Takamine Guitars associated itself with award winning fingerstyle guitarist Lance Allen was a good day. The Takamine brand has benefited greatly from the innovative composer and teacher from Kentucky who has demonstrated like no other the suitability of…</p></td> </tr> </table> https://www.takamine.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=143 a048bc3de31e3b5e90b06f737c15f4731177485b_143 <table> <tr> <td valign="top"><p>Formerly known as The Guggenheim Grotto, the award-winning Irish duo of Kevin May and Mick Lynch have the new name Storyman and a new album This Time Round. We met Kevin and Mick during their last tour of the States…</p></td> </tr> </table>