Takamine Guitars Factory Tour 

who do I call to get my Tak repaired?

Premier Guitar guys... you know we need a John Frusciante rejoining Rig Rundown right ?!??

@@richardobryan8041 Any decent luthier should be able to fix it, as it's built largely with traditional construction methods. The electronics are a slightly different matter; if testing the wiring doesn't reveal the problem, you must replace any parts that don't work. But all of this is the same for Takamine or Gibson Yamaha or Martin or Taylor (though they have bolt-on necks.)

That was a very informative tour and ed ucational experiance of the making of my Tak. 12 string next

Can I have one?

Yessir😁🤟and for puro corridos compa🇲🇽

True that

(we) not us "we the Mexicans love the twelve string takamine guitar " y desde mi Punto de vista no vale la pena una takamine pro series para tocar campirano sierreño por que la poner cuerdas pares el puente no resiste tal tension ni el bridge doctor ni nada yo Compre una ef381sc y solo 2 años y se empezo a levantar y pague casi $1500 dlls la vendi y Compre una ef341sc 6 cuerdas y Compre una breedlove de 12 mejor sonido y menos de la Mitad de precio a veces Sigue uno solo modas y las takamine me gustan pero ninguna guitarra acoustica esta diseñada para tal tension

Fr tho it’s my dream guitar 😍😍

Plugged into the right amp or sound board that 12 is a HAMMOND ORGAN with strings.. Nothing as all around rich and full toned… The Rickenbacker 12 is unique … The Takamine is COMPLETE….

Yes, High Tech has no idea what Pride and Workmanship mean. That's why some of the greatest works ever made have always thanked the oldest masters. Today most stuff is disposable, but 3000 years ago workmanship was everlasting and sure to be around for ages to come.

Japan isn't as high tech as some people think. It is a very conservative culture. They still use fax and business cards for example.

Their high technology is targetted towards foreign market. They themselves still uses FAX and old 2000's IBM computers.

Vacuum gluing? There's tons of machinery. There should be more.

It is one of the best made guitars!

They make a good guitar, but I don’t find a company rep praising the quality of work performed by his company to be surprising or remarkable.

@@livingadreamlife1428 Well there is a big difference between praising the product - that every rep will do it - and praising the people that build the product. It actually makes all the difference...

Editing.

Not to mention knowing them by and referring to them by their names. Respect.

Japanese

I like that the chisel has a concave centre so when sharpening, it removes less material plus it is a hard material. Some Japanese chef knives have those as well, love it.

Yes that chisel work is much more difficult then he makes it look.

Exactly my thoughts. He made the job look so easy to do while it's not exactly easy to do such tight carving with the speed he did. I'd be nervous dead bringing any shard objects near the wood.

@@jalee6587 I don't know how they do such fine detail holding the chisel by the end, about a foot away from the blade.

robert Tait-Or maybe it’s Stephen Root.

i was thinking Matt Foley

LMAO. He is trying.

@@tomcoryell set the building on fire.

Hello Newman!

hey idol

Hay bro

Hey guru

Hands down to the Guitar legend🙏🏻

Eai asato

Yeah, he sounded like an idiot. It was the only thing that put a damper on this otherwise great video

I winced when he referenced "Chinese" made tools. Arghhh. The courteous tour guy let him off the hook by referencing Japanese tools in his next few comments.

yeah, cool, gotcha, thanks for the feedback.

Good man, praise from Osaka, Japan

Hey! I visited Mada twice! Tana, tamatave, foul pointe, mohamba and tulear. Beautiful country. Hard travelling but well worth it! I’ll be back!

Truly appreciated your comment. I was thinking about 'making' a classical guitar; but it makes more sense to 'pay' Takamine when I get ready to get a classical.

@@fredrickearl6687 By ALL MEANS!! My 12 string Takamine is worth much more than I paid for it. Buy one and immediately start playing (enjoying it!)

You should build a guitar I went to a guitar making school, built both acoustic and electric. All by hand. It's not at all difficult and there are so many books and videos now.

@@timhitt9541 I have two people in my shop who build ukuleles. I live in Hawaii.

If the foo shits ...wear it, I also have a Takamine also from the eighties, have had several pro. Players tell me it's the nicest sounding guitar they have played and wanted to buy it, I managed to hang on to it when I was broke, and am glad I did, happy strumming....

The bird “shit right over me.” He’ll, what sort of bird was it? A Falcon 747? And if it didn’t happen, you’d have nothing to say so it was a blessing.

My wife bought me my Takamine in 1983 for my 21st birthday! I still have it today. Many have admired it over the years.

Adds .....tone?

It was blessed by the bird ultimate good luck that guitar is Gold now cherish it ! :-)

Well, certainly not my wife.

I have the same model, a few years older than the two the Eagles played live for the “Hell Freezes Over” tour by Joe Walsh and Don Felder played!

Sorry, just verified that my old model is a CP 132c. Still working hard.

⬆️ just verified that my old model is a CP-132C. It’s still going strong.

Out of that 17 years that you had it would you have any pics of it? I bet it's a classy guitar..sorry it got stolen:(

ok bro

Do it. They're great guitars !

hes a skilled labeler

DEBES ESCRIBIR LA HISTORIA DE TUS GUITARRAS, SALUDOS DESDE CHIAPAS MEXICO

Willie Nelson's Trigger has no pick guard either!

Unfortunately, Jasmine isn't make by Takamine anymore.

Not to mention the Grand Seiko watch brand

Not to mention they built and engineered the Trans Continental Railroad with a lot more skills and efficiency than any European or American. And they didn’t bitch and complain, just work.

Lee vespa..Have a12 string Takamine...consider it every much (maybe a little better!) than the U.S Martins, which are marvelous in their own right.

i actually searched for the love botton xD

Flo Hough : As a fellow owner of two Takamines, I couldn't agree more!!

Yes, it reinforces the idea that I made a good decision when I paid $600.00 in 1989 money. I just looked it up, that's $1,248.25 in 2020. It still sounds great and plays better than any $4500 guitar that I pick up in a guitar store. Perfect action and I never have it set up. I just turn the truss rod a bit in the fall and spring.

@@jeffreysolomons9171 You just answered my question thanks. I thought WTH no one even tests the damn thing

@@billporter846 Yep!

That's what I WANTED to hear before buying a Takamine classical guitar.

I have an old CP 132C. Timeless.

And Daisuke just ignores the silly question and gets on with his work!

Fired next day!

So how long? "I am groot"

Anything made in Japan is superior not just Takamine.

Having bought, owned, a professionally gigged 3 different Japanese made Takamine guitars, I can honestly tell you that you will not be disappointed. Not at all. My Takamine's were the finest acoustic guitars and best sounding that I've ever owned. When you buy a handmade true Japanese Takamine, and compare it to the grade of Martin you would get for the same price, the Takamine will absolutely blow it out of the water in both quality of construction and tone/sound. You would have to spend at least 3 to 5 times as much to buy a new Martin that would sound as good. And nobody beats Takamine's onboard electronics. I promise you that. The warmest and most authentic reproduction of acoustic guitar sound I've ever played & heard........hands down. The only exception is placing 2 extremely expensive microphones in front of a high quality acoustic guitar........and the player has to stay in the same position. I much prefer the ease of use and joy of performing with the onboard Takamine system. I was impressed to learn from this video that Takamine is still using the exact same palathetic pick-up system they invented back in 1977. As the old saying goes: "If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it".

Yes. A lot more handmade than I might have guessed. That’s an impressive facility; all the Japanese Takamines I’ve seen have been excellent, now I can see why.

@@ewm335 I've been vastly impressed with my two Takamines! My EF341SC looks spectacular, sound's magnificent acoustically and plugged in, and is a joy to play. I also got a P3DC and it too is a great guitar. Both have the same preamp electronics. I love 'em!

Mass producing high quality products is good.

@@musiclaw1486 Are the prices reasonable compared to other big name acoustic makers.?

@@scottexler1375 Absolutely! The Pro Level Takamine's are exceptional. And, their on board active preamp electronics and pickup are outstanding. Fit and Finish are top notch. Playabiliy and Tone are great. Even the non Pro Level Takamines are very good. Overall, I have found their prices to be very reasonable. For an even better value, scour the used market for one in great shape and you should be delighted. I love my EF341SC and P3DC.

What series takamine??

...and now you know that your girlfriend's father gave a selected guitar to you.

They dont all have the same name?

While the lefty hippies are busy writing and performing the music the right wingers like yourself are busy maintaining their equipment. Republicans and art don't mix.

But mine is 31 years old and not only does it play better than any acoustic I've picked up, It's never seen the inside of a shop. No need. Just a slight turn of the truss rod a couple times a year. I do see that I will need a partial fret job in the next few years. What kind of work do these typically need? Is it humidity?

Thats the 2020 LTD. You'll have to wait a little while yet

Patrick Lundquist Glenn Frey was too