The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #46486 Message #2254181
Posted By: GUEST,Jim
05-Feb-08 - 12:51 PM
Thread Name: Ever Played a Takamine guitar?
Subject: RE: Ever Played a Takamine
I've posted this on several Tak threads here, but I've got a lawsuit model Tak 12 string made in '78, and an early 80's lawsuit model 6 string. As mentioned upstream, they are identical to Martins right down to the bracing, and after having them set up at Griffin Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto (the holy of holies), they both sound fantastic and have easy-playing, low, non-buzzing action. I prefer them to any guitar I've ever tried outside of some high-end Taylors and a couple of low-volume luthier-made customs. I absolutely love these guitars. That being said, at some point I probably will upgrade to a custom or high-end Taylor. Just as soon as I have a spare two grand to spend. (Yeah, right.) I spent just $100 on the 12 string, and $150 on the 6 string, although the 6 string did need a set-up fairly badly when I got it (no wonder the guy let it go that cheaply; the seller of the 12 string just didn't know a sweet guitar when he had it).
Neither has any electronics installed, though, so my comments may not be entirely on-topic. In any case, I'm a firm believer in looking out for the older lawsuit models; its done right by me. Craigslist is your friend.