Takamine Acoustic Guitars
Step onto the stage with the world's most trusted live acoustic performance. Handcrafted in the foothills of the Japanese Alps since 1959, takamine electro acoustic guitar models are globally renowned for their robust construction, exceptional playability, and pioneering pickup technology. By combining premium tonewoods with advanced electronics, Takamine has spent over sixty years perfecting instruments built to handle the rigors of touring. As a premier authorized dealer for takamine guitars uk, MusicStreet is proud to offer these exceptional instruments.
Because every player deserves a perfectly playing instrument, every single takamine electro acoustic we sell undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert techs in our Huntingdon showroom before shipping, ensuring flawless playability straight out of the box.
✓ Pioneering Palathetic Pickup Tech ✓ Free UK Delivery over £99 ✓ Professional Setup Included
Explore Takamine Acoustic Guitars at MusicStreet
Takamine CP400NYK
Takamine EF341SC - Acoustic Guitar
Takamine Limited LTD2022
Takamine P3DC Acoustic Guitar
Takamine P3DC-12 - Acoustic Guitar
Takamine PTU541C Natural
Takamine TSP138C-TBS - Acoustic Guitar
USED - Takamine EG345C-12 string
USED - Takamine EG40C
USED - Takamine EN10-12
The MusicStreet Setup Advantage: Why Your Takamine Deserves It
A Takamine acoustic guitar is a high-performance stage tool built to incredibly tight tolerances. However, because these guitars are crafted from premium solid tonewoods and feature unique dual-channel split-saddle bridge designs, they are exceptionally sensitive to temperature and relative humidity changes during transit. A factory setup, while highly consistent, is rarely optimized for the UK climate or your individual playing style.
At MusicStreet, we ensure your Takamine plays flawlessly from the moment you open the case. We perform a **free £75 professional workshop setup** on every single Takamine acoustic guitar we sell. Our expert luthiers adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, precision-shave the bridge saddle, and polish the frets to ensure your new instrument plays with a comfortable, buzz-free low action straight out of the box.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Takamine acoustic guitar is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Takamine acoustic guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 7-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the guitar isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 7 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
Explore Legendary Takamine Guitar Series
Takamine offers a diverse range of acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars designed to meet the needs of modern technical players, singer-songwriters, and stage performers. Explore our core lineups:
Takamine Pro Series (Made in Japan)
The absolute pinnacle of Takamine craftsmanship. Handcrafted in their legendary Japanese facility, the **Pro Series** (including Pro 3, Pro 5, and Pro 7 models) features premium solid tonewoods, asymmetrical neck profiles for effortless playability, and split-saddle bridges for perfect intonation. Equipped with the flagship **CoolTube** or **CT4B II** preamps, these are the ultimate professional stage tools.
Takamine G-Series
Outstanding value for advancing players and gigging musicians on a budget. The **Takamine G-Series** offers a wide range of body shapes (including dreadnought, NEX, and orchestra) with solid spruce or mahogany tops, comfortable neck profiles, and reliable active preamps with built-in tuners, delivering classic Takamine performance at an accessible price point.
Legendary Electronics & Pre-Owned
Takamine's proprietary **Palathetic pickup system** is legendary for its natural, feedback-resistant plugged-in tone. We also stock a constantly rotating selection of certified pre-owned Takamine acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars, thoroughly serviced and set up in our workshop. Explore our used range in our Pre-Owned Collection.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current acoustic guitar? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Takamine guitar in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom features a dedicated acoustic room where you can sit back, play, and compare different body shapes and tonewoods side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Takamine Guitars
Where are Takamine guitars made? +
Takamine's premium Pro Series, Legacy, and Signature models are proudly handcrafted in their main facility in Sakashita, Japan, where master luthiers build each instrument using traditional techniques. Their highly popular, budget-friendly G-Series instruments are manufactured in specialized facilities in China, Korea, or Indonesia under strict Japanese quality control guidelines.
What makes the Takamine Palathetic pickup system so special? +
Unlike standard under-saddle piezo pickups, the Takamine Palathetic pickup utilizes six individually shielded piezo elements—one for each string—mounted directly through the bridge plate. This design captures both string vibration and soundboard resonance simultaneously, delivering a highly natural, dynamic, and feedback-resistant plugged-in tone that has made Takamine the industry standard for live stage performance.
What is included in your £75 professional setup? +
Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
Can I trade in my old gear toward a purchase? +
Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
The Takamine Legacy: Pioneers of the Electro-Acoustic Guitar
The story of takamine guitars began in Sakashita, Japan, in 1959. By the late 1970s, Takamine revolutionized the music industry by introducing the Palathetic pickup system—a groundbreaking design that mounted individual piezo transducers beneath each bridge saddle, integrated directly into the guitar's bridge plate.
This innovation solved the age-old problem of acoustic feedback on loud stages, delivering a rich, warm, and completely natural acoustic voice directly to a PA system or amplifier. This is why legendary artists like Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and Garth Brooks have relied on a takamine acoustic electric guitar as their primary stage workhorse for decades.
Explore Takamine's Premium Series
1. The Pro Series (Handcrafted in Japan)
The absolute pinnacle of Takamine craftsmanship. Handcrafted in their historic Japanese workshop, the Takamine Pro Series (including the P1, P3, and P5 series) features premium, all-solid wood construction, hand-scalloped bracing, and advanced electronics like the CT4B II or CoolTube preamps. These instruments offer unparalleled dynamic range, projection, and tour-ready reliability.
2. The G Series (Exceptional Value)
Designed to offer Takamine's legendary playability and plugged-in tone at a highly accessible price point. The Takamine G Series features a wide range of body shapes—including dreadnoughts, nex cutaways, and compact parlors—loaded with custom-voiced Takamine preamps and built-in tuners. It is the perfect platform for advancing students, gigging musicians, and home recording artists.
3. The Legacy Series (The Stage Icons)
A tribute to the models that shaped music history. This series includes the legendary Takamine EF341SC—the iconic gloss-black dreadnought favored by Bruce Springsteen. Featuring a solid cedar top, maple back and sides, and the legendary CT4B II preamp, it delivers the warm, woody, and highly articulate voice that has defined stadium rock acoustic tones for decades.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting." Beginners and students need a perfectly set up guitar even more than professionals, as a poorly set up instrument with high action can make learning frustrating and painful.
Every single takamine guitar that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, relief, intonation, and fretwork to ensure your new Takamine plays flawlessly straight out of the box.
- No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
- 1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
- Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
- Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are Takamine guitars so popular for live performances?
Takamine guitars are highly favored for live performances because of their exceptionally robust construction and their pioneering Palathetic pickup system. This system mounts individual piezo transducers beneath each bridge saddle, delivering a rich, warm, and completely natural acoustic voice directly to a PA system, with absolute feedback control at high volumes.
What is the difference between the Takamine Pro Series and G Series?
The Pro Series is handcrafted in Takamine's historic workshop in Japan, utilizing premium, all-solid tonewoods, hand-scalloped bracing, and advanced professional preamps. The G Series is manufactured in their high-quality overseas facilities, offering Takamine's legendary design, playability, and plugged-in tone at a highly accessible price point.
Does my Takamine acoustic guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Takamine guitar purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these guitars in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
