Takamine pioneered the acoustic-electric guitar in 1978 and has been the go-to choice for touring professionals ever since. Built in Japan with meticulous craftsmanship, every Takamine delivers rich, balanced tone that translates beautifully from the living room to the main stage. At Terry Carter Music Store, we hand-pick every Takamine we carry — if it's in our catalog, it's because a 30-year professional musician would actually play it. Free lessons included with every purchase.