Takamine Guitars: Built for the Stage

When people think of great acoustic-electric guitars, Takamine is one of the first names that comes to mind - and for good reason.

Takamine built its reputation by focusing on one thing many companies struggled with for years: making acoustic guitars sound great plugged in.

🇯🇵 A Brief History of Takamine

Takamine was founded in Japan in 1959, taking its name from Mount Takamine. Early on, the company earned attention for producing high-quality acoustics with impressive craftsmanship and consistency.

But what really separated Takamine from other brands was their focus on live performance.

🎤 The Acoustic-Electric Revolution

In the 1970s and ’80s, Takamine became one of the first companies to fully embrace onboard electronics in acoustic guitars.

At a time when many plugged-in acoustics sounded thin or fed back easily, Takamine systems were reliable, stage-friendly, and easy to use. That made them favorites among touring musicians and singer-songwriters.

One famous example?
Glenn Frey of the Eagles used a Takamine to record the iconic intro of Hotel California.

That helped cement Takamine’s place in acoustic guitar history.

🎸 Why Players Still Love Takamine

Takamine guitars are known for:

• Comfortable necks

• Clear, balanced tone

• Excellent live sound

• Reliable onboard preamps and tuners

They’re especially popular with:

• Worship musicians

• Gigging singer-songwriters

For many musicians, a Takamine is the perfect balance between acoustic warmth and stage-ready practicality.

🛒 Find Your Next Acoustic at Morris Guitar Company

At Morris Guitar Company, we love carrying guitars with history, personality, and real-world playability - and Takamine fits that perfectly. We regularly carry guitars from Takamine and other fantastic brands.