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HISTORYFor half a century now,Takamine has proudlydedicated itself tothe art of fine guitarcraftsmanship. Itslongstanding devotionto innovation andcontinual improvementhas placed it among theworld’s premier acousticguitar makers, with trulyfine instruments thatare the first choice ofplayers worldwide.With humble beginnings in 1959as a small family-run guitar shopnestled at the foot of MountTakamine in the central Japanesetown of Sakashita, the fledglingcompany took the mountain’sname in 1962 and began inearnest the remarkable journeythat led to the phenomenalsuccess that is the modernTakamine company.As guitar playing gainedgreat popularity in Japan inthe 1960s, Takamine grew insize and stature as a qualityinstrument maker. With the1968 arrival of talented luthierMass Hirade, Takamine guitarsmade great strides in designTAKAMINE STANDS FOR ... GREAT SOUND AND PEERLESS CRAFTSMANSHIP