How are takamine guitars?

mailyfesux · #1 December 26th, 2006

I just went to my local music store and they had these 3 takamine guitars that caught my eye.

takamine s33
takamine g240
and takamine es33c

which one is the best?

I also have a question about the quality of the es33c. I havent seen a lot of reviews about it so im wondering how it is since it is an acoustic-electric guitar. the other two are acoustic steel.

lorispencer · #2 December 26th, 2006

Takamine does a great job with their acoustic electric guitars. You almost can't go wrong with them. My only sugestions would be to stay with acoustic electric over regular acoustic if you can - you will need this at some point and stay with a solid top on an acoustic guitar. your sound will be better and more consistent.

BENharperROX · #3 December 26th, 2006

takamines are amazing. go to your guitar store and just play all of them and whichever one speaks to you buy it. they are great guitars from the ones ive played. I chose a blueridge over the takamines though

carol m · #4 December 26th, 2006

Hi mls, I have a fairly new Takamine EG15SC steel string acoustic/electric. I bought it because it sounded the best to me when I played lots of others in the store. It isn't my first guitar and it was not 'cheap' but it was 'affordable' for me with a stretch. My first guitar was a bottom of the line Yamaha nylon string 'classical' which sounds just fine and which I still play just as much as the steel string.

I'm sure that if you buy one that sounds good to your ears and is what you can afford, it won't matter which one it is because you will just start playing - and then the fun really starts! Good luck.

reedrainey · #5 December 26th, 2006

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Originally Posted by carol m

Hi mls, I have a fairly new Takamine EG15SC steel string acoustic/electric. I bought it because it sounded the best to me when I played lots of others in the store. It isn't my first guitar and it was not 'cheap' but it was 'affordable' for me with a stretch. My first guitar was a bottom of the line Yamaha nylon string 'classical' which sounds just fine and which I still play just as much as the steel string.

I'm sure that if you buy one that sounds good to your ears and is what you can afford, it won't matter which one it is because you will just start playing - and then the fun really starts! Good luck.

Hello, Carol,

You exude cupfulls of grace with your profile photo. It's nice to see someone who really looks happy!

Did I understand correctly that you bought your second guitar recently? If you plan to fingerpick, the consensus seems to be that it's a lot easier fingering with a slightly wider neck (wire or nylon). I like my Taylor 810ce for fingerpicking, but the neck on it could be a little wider for fingerpicking.

What songs or style of music do you enjoy? Mine is kinda stuck in Folk-Rock; ever hear of that? Kirk's fingerpicking lessons have turned my world around! What a generous guy.

Still playing at 63; started playing a plastic baritone ukulele at about 10. I'm a little better with a wooden guitar, but my first guitar was a tenor guitar. I wish I'd never started with that tenor because it was an extension of the ukulele with 4 strings and when I switched to a true 6-string guitar, it took me years to recuperate and work on the #5 & #6 string fingering. I found I then had to learn to play barre chords and stumbled along using my thumb for some bass notes. I don't remember being depressed, but it was a daunting enterprise. Somehow, I maintained my love of guitar.

Reed Rainey

cshude · #6 December 26th, 2006

Takamine guitars seem to be very good for the money. They'll be in the mix when I look for a 12-string eventually.

Hilch · #7 December 27th, 2006

I was just looking at Takamine guitars electric / acustic , sounded very sweet to me and felt awesome to hold . I have Fender electric / acustic I think Takamine or Seagull might be my next purchase still have not made up my mind ..

reedrainey · #8 December 28th, 2006

I've played and owned a few of the best 12-strings. I consider the top-shelf 12 to be the Martin D12-35, D12-28, and the Leo Kottke 12 made by Taylor. If you like a deep acoustic bass sound in your axe, stick with some version of rosewood, Indian rosewood begin the most affordable. The Kottke version is made to be tuned at a slightly lower standard pitch, if you have a baritone voice.

reedrainey · #9 December 28th, 2006

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Originally Posted by mailyfesux

I just went to my local music store and they had these 3 takamine guitars that caught my eye.

takamine s33
takamine g240
and takamine es33c

which one is the best?

I also have a question about the quality of the es33c. I havent seen a lot of reviews about it so im wondering how it is since it is an acoustic-electric guitar. the other two are acoustic steel.

Be sure to check out Guitar World Acoustic back issues and also Acoustic Guitar back issues if you're looking for reviews on the es33c. Also, do you know how to use a "search engine" to locate your guitar and model? I can help, if you don't.

Reed

mailyfesux · #10 December 28th, 2006

reedrainey · #11 December 28th, 2006

How to use a "Search Engine": (This is using AltaVista as a search engine)

(1) Go to: http://www.altavista.com

(2) Type in: takamine + es33c in the empty space provided.

(3) Next, left-click on Find

(4) Alta Vista will deliver you all web pages with both the word "takamine" and the es33c model. You will notice that both of those items will be bold-faced in each of the entries that pop up.

(5) Look for the most likely of the articles and click on them, one at a time.

(6) If the articles that pop up don't really get the results you wish, go to #7.

(7) Re-type into AltaVista: takamine + es33c + review and try the process all over again with that modification.

If you liked using the AltaVista search engine and would like to know more about how to use it as well as some other search engines, just e-mail me at: ********** so I can send you an attachment article with that info. Researching on the internet is so much better with these engines to help.

Happy sailing,

reedrainey

allthumbs · #12 December 28th, 2006

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Originally Posted by reedrainey

How to use a "Search Engine": (This is using AltaVista as a search engine)

If you liked using the AltaVista search engine and would like to know more about how to use it as well as some other search engines, just e-mail me at: ********** so I can send you an attachment article with that info. Researching on the internet is so much better with these engines to help.

Happy sailing,

reedrainey

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reedrainey · #13 December 28th, 2006

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bluesguy · #14 December 28th, 2006

I have a Takamine EAN-15C which I fell in love with after trying out a bunch of other guitars in the same price range. I played Washburns, used Taylor, a low end Martin and in the end decide the Takamine was perfect for me.

Jerold James · #15 January 8th, 2007

Question for "BenHarperRox":

You indicated that you have a Blueridge. I have a BR-140. It came with light strings...and I've never used anything else. Do you have a BR-140 or a BR-160...and, if so...have you ever used medium gauge strings...and how did they work?

Thanks.