How do I date my Takamine guitar?

How do I date my Takamine guitar?

Japanese-built Takamine guitars made between 1962 and mid/late 2012 can be reliably dated from the eight-digit serial numbers typically found at the neck block inside the instruments. The first two digits designate the year of manufacture, followed by two digits denoting the month.

How much is a Takamine G Series guitar worth?

Pricing for new Takamine G Series guitars ranges from $259.99 to $859.99 (MSRP).

How do I know which Takamine model I have?

Takamine guitars have only numbers to indicate model. These model numbers usually consist of five digits, followed by a hyphen, and ending with another letter. The five digits preceding the hyphen may be a combination of letters or numbers. An LH in the model number indicates a left-handed model guitar.

Are Takamine guitars good?

While Takamines are generally considered excellent mid-range guitars, they sometimes struggle to earn the respect afforded the big boys like Gibson or Fender. Many Takamine guitars are considered excellent mid-range guitars, buoyed by generally low prices compared to guitars of similar quality.

Are Takamine guitars made in China?

All Takamine’s are designed in Japan by Takamine. The G series models (this guitar) are built in China or Korea. (Takamine builds all pro series models in Japan.)

What are Takamine guitars known for?

Takamine is known for its steel-string acoustic guitars. The company was founded in May 1962; in 1978 they were one of the first companies to introduce acoustic-electric models, where they pioneered the design of the preamplifier-equalizer component. The name comes from Mount Takamine located in Nakatsugawa.

Where are Takamine guitars built?

Japan

What does Takamine mean in Japanese?

high ridge

Is Jasmine owned by Takamine?

KMC music Company owns Jasmine Guitars, but many people say that this brand is handled by a famous Japanese guitar manufacturer called Takamine. It was sold to KMC Music Company in 2005. Since then, they have got all rights reserved and declared to be its legal owner.

How do you say Takamine in Japanese?

Asked a Japanese relative today…She told me that Takamine is pronounced Tak-a-Mean-ay in Japan. It is pronounced ‘flat’ with no extra emphasis on any syllable.

Who bought Kurt Cobain’s guitar?

Peter Freedman

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