Look immediately following, or just below the information regarding manufacture date of your instrument, and you will see the model number. 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.

How do I tell what year my Takamine guitar is?

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.

What model is my Martin guitar?

A Martin Guitar will have the model designation and the serial number etched on the neck block. Look in the soundhole toward the neck to see where this is etched.

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.

What guitar does Garth Brooks play?

Takamine GB7C In the 26 years since our fortunate meeting, Garth Brooks has become as strongly associated with the Takamine GB7C as any artist, to any guitar, ever. Still, his professional value to Takamine remains surpassed by that of his friendship.

Which Takamine is the best?

Heres a closer look at three of the best Takamine guitars:Takamine GD-30CE 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Cheap Pick) For the under $500 – $600 range, you can pick up this 12-string acoustic-electric guitar. Takamine EF341SC Legacy Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Mid-Range Budget Pick)