Best Takamine Other Acoustic Guitars 2026
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Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Takamine DSF48C
by
Takamine
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Limited availability and selection
Takamine DSF48CAcoustic Guitar with PickupWith cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid rosewoodNeck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 616402
$2,749
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag
by
Takamine
Creative Expression
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Takamine GN71CE-NAT*Steel String Guitar*Build: NEX with CutawayTop:...
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539102
$614
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Takamine GN51CE-NAT w/Bag
by
Takamine
Unique Designs
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Limited availability and selection
Takamine GN51CE-NAT w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Takamine GN51CE-NAT*Steel String Guitar with Pickup*Design: NEX...
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539104
$570
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Takamine GN93CE-NAT
by
Takamine
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Limited availability and selection
Takamine GN93CE-NATAcoustic Guitar with PickupType: NEX with cutawayTop: solid Sitka spruceQuartersawn X Bracing3-Piece...
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 452802
$714
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Takamine GN37CE PW
by
Takamine
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Less familiar to most players
Takamine GN37CE PWSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: NEX with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: MapleBolt-on...
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608409
$901
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Takamine EF508KC w/Softcase
by
Takamine
Custom Features
Creative Expression
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Takamine EF508KC w/SoftcaseSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: NEX with cutawayTop and back: Figured KoaNeck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579153
$1,814
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Takamine P5NC w/Softcase
by
Takamine
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Less familiar to most players
Takamine P5NC w/SoftcaseSteel-String Guitar with PickupPro SeriesType: NEX with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack &...
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579147
$1,979
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Takamine GN71CE BSB
by
Takamine
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Resale value uncertainty
Takamine GN71CE BSBSteel-String GuitarDesign: NEX with cutawayTop: Solid spruceQuartersawn X-BracingBack and sides:...
⭐
4.4/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 449911
$604
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Takamine GN51CE-NAT
by
Takamine
Specialty Applications
Creative Expression
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Innovative materials and technology
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Takamine GN51CE-NATSteel String Guitar with PickupDesign: NEX with CutawayTop: Solid spruceQuartersawn x BracingBack...
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 444422
$549
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Takamine GN11MCE NS G-Series w/Bag
by
Takamine
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Limited availability and selection
Takamine GN11MCE NS G-Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Takamine GN11MCE NS G-Series*Steel-String Guitar*Body...
⭐
4.7/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539101
$394
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Takamine GN71CE-NAT
by
Takamine
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Unique design and construction features
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Takamine GN71CE-2 NATSteel String GuitarBuild: NEX with CutawayTop: Solid spruceQuartersawn X bracingBack and sides:...
⭐
4.7/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 449915
$593
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Takamine GN75CETBK
by
Takamine
Experimental Music
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • May have unusual playability characteristics
Takamine GN75CETBKAcoustic guitar with pickupNEX body shapeTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Curly mapleNeck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 520289
$692
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Takamine GN11M NS G-Series
by
Takamine
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Resale value uncertainty
- • Limited availability and selection
Takamine GN11M NS G-SerieSteel-String GuitarBody shape: NEXTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyBlack & white top...
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 469087
$263
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Takamine GN51CE-BSB-2
by
Takamine
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Unique design and construction features
✓ PROS
- • Stand-out visual appeal
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Resale value uncertainty
Takamine GN51CE-BSB-2Steel-String GuitarDesign: NEX with cutawayTop: Solid spruceQuartersawn X bracingBack and sides:...
⭐
5.0/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 444581
$527
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Takamine GY21E SM
by
Takamine
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Alternative body shapes and sizes
- • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
- • Less familiar to most players
- • Limited availability and selection
Takamine GY21E SMSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: New YorkerTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: SapeleBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608408
$626
How to Choose the Best Other Acoustic Guitars
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced other acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
