What is Takamine lawsuit?
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The early logo of Takamine looked exactly like the Martin logo. Speaking of which, in 1977, Gibson’s parent company filed a lawsuit against Ibanez (essentially the Hoshino corporation) for copying their “open-book-style” headstock.
Do Takamine guitars come with a case?
A Takamine pro series case is also included.

Which Takamine guitars are solid wood?
PRO SERIES 1 GUITARS Have resonant X-braced solid cedar tops and sapele backs and sides, mahogany necks with rosewood fingerboards and pearl dot inlays, and split-saddle bone bridges for faultless intonation.
What guitar does Blake Shelton use?
Blake, one of Takamine’s highest profile artists, has played Takamine guitars his entire career. Blake’s current model of choice – the P5DC-WB.
What model Takamine guitar did Glenn Frey play?
EF360GF
And so, as signature model guitars go, Glenn Frey’s EF360GF is about as genuine as they come. It quickly became one of Takamine’s best-selling models and remains so to this day….Specifications.

Top | Solid Spruce |
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Back | Solid Rosewood |
Sides | Rosewood |
Neck | Mahogany |
Finger Board | Rosewood |
Do guitars increase in value with age?
A well-made guitar is a lot more likely to increase in value. Materials. Older guitars were often made from materials that are no longer available. For instance, a neck made from Brazilian rosewood is going to be a lot rarer than one made from maple just because Brazilian rosewood is too hard to get.
What guitar does Garth Brooks play?
Garth Brooks’ acoustic guitar is none other than his signature takamine. The GB7C Garth Brooks Signature Model is collaboration between Brooks and Takamine. The GB7C features a solid cedar top, and solid rosewood back and sides.