Takamine The 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar
Description
Takamine The 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar
This limited edition commemorative instrument is built for players who demand both heritage and modern performance, featuring a distinctive cutaway body and lightweight construction that cuts through with clarity and sustain on stage. The hand-shaped bracing reduces overall weight by more than 20%, delivering responsive fingering feel and quick note articulation without sacrificing the resonance expected from solid Hawaiian koa throughout the body. Only 60 examples exist worldwide, making this a prized instrument for serious players and collectors alike—a tangible piece of Takamine's six decades of acoustic innovation.
Construction & Materials
The solid highly-figured Hawaiian koa top, back, and sides are complemented by a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard for durability and tonal clarity that translates directly to your hands and through the amplified system. The distinctive three-piece bracing with ebony sandwiched between spruce allows the koa to achieve an ideal balance of lightweight construction, rigidity, and resonance—a design philosophy rooted in Takamine's classical guitar adaptations for steel-string playing, refined for the gigging musician.
Tone & Electronics
The integrated CTF-2N preamplifier delivers the warm, dynamic character of Takamine's early FET preamp designs, featuring 2-band EQ, chromatic tuner, and notch filter for precise amplified performance and reliable stage deployment. The ultra-thin high gloss finish allows the koa's natural resonance to project fully while protecting the instrument's investment-grade materials through years of regular play.
Key Features
- Solid highly-figured Hawaiian koa top, back, and sides
- Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
- Three-piece bracing construction with ebony sandwiched between spruce
- Hand-shaped bracing reduces weight by more than 20%
- Early Takamine classical body design adapted for x-braced steel-string, with distinctive cutaway
- Natural maple binding with hand-inlaid abalone purfling
- Authentic genuine diamond inlay on headstock above the "i" in Takamine logo
- 31-piece diamond-image position markers inlaid at 12th fret
- CTF-2N preamplifier with 2-band EQ, chromatic tuner, and notch filter
- Ultra-thin high gloss finish
- Limited to 60 guitars worldwide
- Includes specially designed hard case and commemorative 60th-anniversary key fob
This 60th Anniversary edition represents a rare convergence of Takamine's historical design language, premium materials, and commemorative craftsmanship—delivering genuine performance value as a stage-ready instrument and a significant addition to any collection.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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At a Glance
Takamine's 60th Anniversary Limited Edition is a cutaway acoustic built from solid Hawaiian koa with hand-shaped bracing that shaves 20% off weight while keeping the tone warm, articulate, and resonant—perfect for folk, worship, and studio sessions where you need an instrument that sits beautifully in a mix and holds up night after night. Only 60 exist worldwide, making this as much a collector's milestone as a gigging guitar, backed by the CTF-2N preamp with 2-band EQ and notch filter for amplified performance. Choose this if you want vintage Takamine DNA, premium materials, and a piece of the brand's heritage that plays as serious as it looks.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Worship
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Collecting
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the 60th Anniversary Limited Edition different from other Takamines?
This edition recreates Takamine's early design heritage with a distinctive cutaway body and hand-shaped three-piece bracing (ebony sandwiched between spruce) that reduces weight by over 20% while maintaining full resonance. Only 60 examples exist worldwide, and each features solid Hawaiian koa throughout, ebony fingerboard, natural maple binding, hand-inlaid abalone purfling, and a genuine diamond inlay on the headstock—making it a significant collector's piece as well as a performance instrument.
What genres and playing contexts is this guitar best suited for?
This guitar excels in folk, worship, studio sessions, and fingerstyle playing where warm, articulate tone and sustain matter most. Its balanced, resonant character works beautifully in any acoustic-forward context; it is not designed for metal or hard rock.
What preamp and electronics are included?
The guitar features Takamine's CTF-2N preamplifier with 2-band EQ, chromatic tuner, and notch filter, delivering the warm, dynamic character of Takamine's early FET preamp designs and providing precise amplified performance whether in the studio or on stage.
Is this guitar suitable for gigging musicians and session work?
Yes. The lightweight construction, responsive bracing, and integrated preamp make it road-ready and stage-reliable, while the warm, clear tone and natural sustain translate directly to recordings and live amplification. The included hard case ensures safe transport.
What is included with the purchase?
The guitar comes with a specially designed hard case and a commemorative 60th-anniversary key fob celebrating the brand's six-decade milestone.