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Best Takamine Other Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Takamine other acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Unique Designs For Alternative Styles For Experimental Music For Custom Features For Specialty Applications For Creative Expression
BRANDS: Taylor Furch Fender Ibanez Yamaha Harley Benton Takamine Breedlove Martin Guitar Lakewood Maton DAngelico Cort Guild Cole Clark Baton Rouge Timberline Guitars
Takamine GY11MENS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Takamine GY11MENS

by Takamine
Specialty Applications Custom Features Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Takamine GY11MENSSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: New YorkerTop: MahoganyBack and Sides: MahoganyMahogany...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 520292
$384
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Takamine GF30CE-B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Takamine GF30CE-B

by Takamine
Specialty Applications Alternative Styles Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Stand-out visual appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
  • • Innovative materials and technology
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Takamine GF30CE-BSteel String GuitarBuild: FXC Artist CutawayTop: Solid spruceQuartersawn X BracingBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 423932
$516
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Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
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Takamine GN51CE-NAT w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
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Takamine GN51CE-NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
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Takamine GY21E SM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
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Takamine GF49CE CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Takamine GF49CE CB

by Takamine
Alternative Styles Unique Designs Creative Expression
Key Feature:
• Alternative body shapes and sizes
✓ PROS
  • • Unique design and construction features
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • Less familiar to most players

Takamine GF49CE CBSteel-String Guitart with PickupType: FX-guitar with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608462
$659
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Takamine DSF48C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
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Takamine GN11MCE NS G-Series w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
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Takamine P5NC w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Takamine GN11MCE NS G-Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Takamine GN11MCE NS G-Series

by Takamine
Creative Expression Specialty Applications Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Resale value uncertainty
  • • May have unusual playability characteristics

Takamine GN11MCE NS G-SerieSteel-String GuitarBody shape: NEX with cutawayTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyBlack...

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 469091
$373
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Takamine GN20CE-N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Takamine GN20CE-N

by Takamine
Unique Designs Creative Expression Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Unique design and construction features
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Resale value uncertainty

Takamine GN20CE-NSteel String Guitar with PickupBuild: NEX with CutawayTop: Solid cedarBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 423964
$472
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Takamine P3NC Pro Series w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Takamine P3NC Pro Series w/Softcase

by Takamine
Custom Features Alternative Styles Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Innovative materials and technology
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
  • • Alternative body shapes and sizes
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized maintenance requirements
  • • Less familiar to most players

Takamine P3NC Pro Serie w/SoftcaseSteel-String Guitar with PickupType: NEX with cutawayTop: Solid CedarBack: solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 579104
$1,539
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Takamine LTD2025 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Takamine LTD2025

by Takamine
Specialty Applications Custom Features Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Stand-out visual appeal
  • • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Less familiar to most players
  • • Limited availability and selection

Takamine LTD2025Steel-String Guitar with PickupType: OM with CutawayTop: Solid englemann spruceBack: Solid koaSides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608658
$3,299
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Takamine EF508KC w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
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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.

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