Acustic Martin/Takamine review and comparison...more of a compare than review

This is more of a comparison than an actual review. I'm really impressed with Martin

[@BillyBlaze7]

I encourage anyone that sees this video to get a Takamine that is Japan made by their master luthiers. I have several and only play Takamine guitars, and have been endorsed by several high end manufacturers but the high end Takamine models are incredible and nothing beats the CTP preamps for plugged in sound coupled with the Triax pickup. I consistently get praise from musicians when they hear my guitars. The japan models are made by true master luthiers and show in fit finish and sound. I play a Nashville series TAN360 and a P5JC both have CTP and Triax pickups

[@michaelconroy1916]

billy blaze I have the same p6jc absolute master class guitar, and through a mic like he demonstrated would crucify both these 2. Plugged in different story. That is where my p7nc with tri-ax (l. R. Baggs disguised) is King. But Bruce Springsteen uses the P6j on stage and it is very good. Can not compare cutaway with non cutaway. Never!

[@juansantana3380]

I own 6 takamines Japan 🇯🇵 made 3 12 strings and 3 6 strings ,with a good set up and some good strings they’re half the price of Taylor’s and Martins and feel much better to my fingers and ears .

[@Murimz]

I know this was 3 years ago but. Ima get a g series as my first acoustic, japan made ones are too expensive.

[@user-wz5gw9mt7z]

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[@BillyBlaze7]

if you are going to get a Takamine, get the Japan made models made by the master luthiers.....the difference is night and day

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[@ShamanicSavant]

There is a lot of bias here. The Martin is in tune, the Tak isn't. Different strings, vastly different price tiers, even the playing was lackluster on the Tak. Pretty much ANY Japanese made Tak would blow that Martin right out of the water in every category but you decided to compare a budget G series Tak to a Martin costing 10x as much and you didn't even do that fairly. "Rigged" is the word that comes to mind :)

[@DeanDocs]

Yep he's "comparing" 2 different body shapes, 2 different tonewoods, 2 different price points of 2 different levels of craftsmanship... completely unequal comparison 😂

[@joshuafernandes4935]

True . My p7nc blows my martin away even more though it cheaper.

[@tonymontana8991]

You can't compare a cheaper Takamine made in Korea with a more expensive Martin, it would have been more fair to compare with a Japanese more expensive Takamine, I've been playing guitar for 40 years now and I think Takamine made in Japan is a fantastic instrument !!!

[@emergencynurse02]

Yea.... it was just for fun.......I still have the Tak...I sold the Martin....

[@mythyas]

love my p5dc takamine over Taylor and Martin

[@philpjm6659]

For the record to my last comment, I was fortunate to have two Martins in my custody for twelve months a Martin 000-ECHF Belleza Nera Guitar and 00028 EC signature sorry to say but the Takamine was always the go to guitar no matter how hard I tried to fall in love with the two Martins.

[@ShamanicSavant]

I was looking at the 000-28 EC at Sweetwater when I got my EF75M-TT. I had about $6k to play with but I wasn't seeing anything that grabbed me, so I decided to search everything over $3k. That's when I spotted the Tak. I went back and forth comparing it with everything between $3k and $6k and it just won out every time in every category. I then looked at boutique brands in the same price range and the Tak still won out. It's that nice of a guitar :)

[@neilmalyon8784]

That has to be the worst sounding Takamine I have ever heard.

[@restacks8777]

Each one i've played sounded like this one:D

[@kylehardyfishing]

I was at a guitar center a few days ago and tried out a used one from the 80s it literally sounded awful

[@mojomediamusic]

@@restacks8777 (and others) I have several Takamine guitars. None of which sound bad at all. Try this luthier made one if you please: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paaxfIBmna2kjKc

[@matta576]

I have a Japanese made Takamine that I've had since 95. I love it.

[@neilmalyon8784]

@@matta576 One of the most beautiful sounding guitars I played was a Takamine classical in a music shop. The only downside to it was the price!!!

[@noyolabassist]

You need to check out one of the Pro Series Taks, they're pretty amazing. That martin is beautiful

[@rclarkrep100]

Plug in or not the Takamine Hand Made guitars compete very well with Martin. They are very well crafted. Beautiful tone and feel. I picked up a Pro Series 7 and play over my Martin.

[@jene2sam]

Hey, thanks for your review. You're right on spot...I've had the same experience with Taks and Martins. When you A/B them you can tell three major differences: volume, low end, and tonal fullness. The Taks are quieter and less bassy, they sort of fail to Martins in the overall sound projection. But once you start recording them with vocals, you can tell that they (Martins) really interfere with the upper mids of vocals [I need to say that I haven't touched the top-end either of the brands]. If I just play the guitar without singing, my Martin fills the stage with luscious acoustic overtones , but when I need the acoustic guitar to sit in the mix where it belongs not messing up with vocals, then Takamine is my choice. I've had this struggle for a couple years now. In comparison like yours my guitars would sound exactly the same. Martin seems to deliver a more balanced and articulate tone across the full range of audible spectrum, whereas the Takamine wins in the mix with electric bass and drums, because although lacking in solo acoustic richness it keeps the main punch in its strumming midrange. So I keep going back and forth between them depending on the application at hand.

[@emergencynurse02]

+Евгений Пантелеев Exactly my point why I would keep the Tak, for stage and performance....that said, the Martin encourages me to sing more often, I'm not a good singer....but i'm practicing more with that Martin....The Tak is more an accompaniment, where the martin demands to be soloed, or played as the entire presentation rather than the accompaniment

[@bekeneel]

But what you guys forget is not every Takamine is the same, especially the sound, just like with Martins.. Also a good high end martin will cost you a fortune while Takamine has some great guitars for like half the price, for example the TF360SBG which they don't make anymore, was as good as the Martin HD28V. Now you can doubt that but, u'd 1st have to hear it then.. Most takamine guitars are cheaper ones & focused on acousto-electric too so it's not a real comparison with Martin. @@emergencynurse02

[@nicolodorio5676]

Can’t compare, absolutely different and uniques, but I prefer warmer and boomy sounds, so I’d choose the Martin, esthetically both are beautiful

[@philpjm6659]

I love the Martin sound, but I have to admit I have a 1985 EN20 (Japanese) with only a solid cedar top and laminated mahogany back and side but it would leave most Martins that I've played for dust !!

[@ajbaker1213]

I own a takamine gn90ce and frankly its beautiful and sounds clean and bright. I generally see that takamine’s get mixed reviews as they do make some pretty shocking guitars but they do make brilliant ones.

[@joshuafernandes4935]

I have a Takamine P5nc and p7nc both made in Japan and they blow away the 3 Taylors and my martin guitar . They sound beautiful , full and so resonant.

[@Deshanhiralall]

Nice review. Something about your playing that's alot like The English rock group Bad Company. One of their classic songs were Seagul. I would love to play it on this Takamine.

[@emergencynurse02]

Thanks! I know that band and I know that song!

[@Deshanhiralall]

@@emergencynurse02 awesome. Please do a video of it.

[@emergencynurse02]

@@Deshanhiralall OK ….different guitar though ….

[@Deshanhiralall]

No problem any guitar will do.

[@emergencynurse02]

this video is four years old...I still have the Takamine....still use it in band....Got rid of the Martin ….So the Tak has proven its roadworthiness.....it may not be a recording piece....but tis great for a live rock band....

[@rustinonthevine]

The Takamine EF341SC will stand up to any Martin, it's used by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Paul Simon, I'm sure there are others

[@MrAlbertoscln]

which recomend takamine or martin.. i seen a lot of artist using it the takamine brand

[@larrnew]

I was not impressed by the ef341ce I played

[@HunterErwinMusic]

Lol that’s a G series Takamine !! No comparison Pro series Takamine’s are insane good !!! I have a P7 EF 450 And P3NY They cost 3000$ each Not 400$ like the one you have there About the best made ! Should try one of those

[@ihaveshitmyself4424]

Same I recently got the p1dc and it’s just night and day compared to that trash in the video

[@ShamanicSavant]

I have a TSF40C Santa Fe, and an EF75M-TT. Together they completely quenched my acoustic GAS back in 2016. I got the best cedar over mahogany and spruce over rosewood guitars my money could buy. I compared both to the competition and a Japanese Tak won out both times. You could say I'm a fan :)

[@HunterErwinMusic]

@@ShamanicSavant Excellent completely agree I play a 760 s Nashville OM bear claw top with rosewood It’s outstanding too Play it all over the country Wouldn’t play anything else .. Keep enjoying this Taks my friend

[@ShamanicSavant]

@@HunterErwinMusic Those were really nice guitars from a great era in Tak history :)

[@ckirwan3517]

The Takamine G70 and G90 series are great guitars for the money but the Japanese built are amazing guitars I had a sante fe NEX it was amazing and the Japanese made one's definitely compete well with Martins if not they beat Martins in a lot of instances, but the thing with takamine is no matter the money you get the great guitar and the new g series is a lot better than the previous ones that's just my opinion, also if you want to know the Takmine GN90ce and GD90ce are made in Japan but I picked the GN93ce over it just preference but all taks are great and they blow anything way when they are plugged in.

[@guitarfreakirl]

But aren't you comparing a low end Takamine with a high end Martin?

[@emergencynurse02]

Yea not very fair, ...I guess....Really I was pretty surprised that it did make such a huge difference

[@cesmcmyth]

GuitarHack123 Hi. maybe the prices would be a good indicator of the fairness of the comparison. Have you tried high-end Taks? at least above 1000 dollars, made in Japan. I have had three. They are something completely different to the G series or other cheaper models.

[@emergencynurse02]

I want to, And I probably will, I did this video just because I was pretty floored. I'm aware there are others that can compete....The Tak is a great live guitar...in fact its going to band practice tonight...

[@cesmcmyth]

Enjoy! :-)

[@emergencynurse02]

Yes ...I know its not fair.....

[@ronherman6033]

If you want a great sounding guitar...make sure your Takamine is a Japanese made guitar. I have two of them...an old lawsuit era Takamine (Martin copy) and a newer AN10. There is no comparison between the Japanese made models and those from Korea.

[@brucekleinline704]

What is the cost difference?

[@wayneosman8971]

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[@dannyngo223]

Martin, Taylor they are over pricing. Takamine is the best of price, quality, sounds and the preamp cool tube is the best of all guitars preamp.. try the Takamine pro series P6, P7 they are awesome guitar with cool tube pre amp build in.

[@Barnabas45]

Great Led Zep tune! Better than I can do!

[@emergencynurse02]

LOL Thanx that was the absolute worst take I have ever done on it........I've been playing it for 35 years.....

[@Dave93b]

You really need to raise the action on that takamine. It's not going to sound as good as the martin, but at least it would sound like a guitar. Right now it's painful to listen to! Especially with your heavy right hand you need an higher action

[@jhonesferreiradasilva8691]

Olha só o Martin dando uma surra no Takamine. Não tem nem comparação!

[@emergencynurse02]

Eu sei ... o quão terrível de mim!

[@ihaveshitmyself4424]

Bro that’s a bottom dollar take mine to a 2 thousand dollar Martin tf?

[@andrewmasto716]

These are two totally different guitars. There is no best. It depends on what you're after. I have a Tak and in general, I think most of their instruments are brighter with less mids and lows. That's perfect in some situations, but overall I would say Martin is more versatile. I'm actually looking at Martin, Taylor and Gibsons right now, all of which have considerably better mid and bottom end. Guitars are not like socks... one size doesn't fit all.

[@emretekay3317]

Cedar top taka vs spruce top martin?

[@nicoaguilar13]

Top of the line Martin versus an SC model of takamine? Of course Martin sounds better 😂 try a g series takamine for comparison next time

[@emergencynurse02]

yea that was part of the joke....I still have the TAK ...I sold the Martin...

[@nicoaguilar13]

@@emergencynurse02 HAHA whoops well I didn't catch onto that

[@aashisheapen8230]

You have a little buzz on the low end for the Takamine

[@rblaclewell]

Worthless comparison! Like comparing a Honda to a Benz! Low end Tak to a High end Martin! At least move into the Japan made!

[@xiwu3529]

hmm...are you playing too hard? coz there are so much buzzes

[@emergencynurse02]

Yes....I have the action set very low on the Takamine it does have too much buzz...You have a good ear

[@955rocket]

G series takamines have laminated backs.

[@josepasco]

Obviously Martin sounds much better. They are not the same price range. I recommend to you to try the takamine EF Series with electronic that is 300 bux less than the Martin 000 and they are made in Japan not Korea. Keep an eye on japanese guitars

[@emergencynurse02]

Nothing wrong with the Tak...its a great live guitar....but I will look into the Japanese versions..This one was Korean made and had a much better build quality than the Chinese ones I compared it with. Thanx for listening!

[@josepasco]

GuitarHack123 i reviewed my Tak EF 440 in my channel, it sounds fantastic! Take a look at it. American guitars are great but completely out of my budget, thats why i stay with Taks... they are reliable. Thanks for reply

[@CC-xt1bw]

I realize that your comparison was in 2016. You should compare the Martin 000-14 madagascar to the newly released (2016) Takamine EF75m-tt....(madagascar with a torrefied adirondack top). I did and there is NO comparison! The Takamine walks away from the Martin.

[@ShamanicSavant]

I did and bought the EF75M-TT. It beats the Martin by a mile in EVERY category. The top is torrefied select grade sitka spruce tho, maybe the Martin uses Adirondack? It's now 2023 and I'm still enamored with it. I'd put mine up against any OM guitar from any maker at any price and just smile :)

[@CC-xt1bw]

@@ShamanicSavant I agree, John. The 12-fret Takamine EF740ttfs (Sapele/torrefied Sitka) Venetian cutaway model is also a wonderful guitar and is equal to or better than any OM I've played (Martin, Bourgeois, Arnold, Preston-Thomson...). This is especially true given that the EF740 can be had for under $1800-2,000 usd!

[@ShamanicSavant]

@@CC-xt1bw Anything from the TT series is a great guitar. Wasn't sure how I felt about the TT thing at first, but I can't argue with how it sounds. They used really nice wood for it, not just average spruce that's been half or twice baked like some. Mine has zero runout and great silking over the entire top. The sun kissed color is kind of nice too. The other top end OM model I was really impressed with is the EF7M-LS, solid RW back and sides and a premium Lutz spruce top. It's the one I would have gotten if my timing hadn't been perfect in nabbing one of the forty or so EF75M-TTs that made it to the USA. I wanted my second acoustic to be one I could hold up to the cork sniffers with genuine pride, and that's exactly what I got :)

[@CC-xt1bw]

@@ShamanicSavant I had a EF7M-LS and it was good, but not close to the EF740tt. Mind you, the EF7 is a 14 fret and the EF740 is a 12 fret, which to me, makes a world of difference to the sound. I've played my 740 against pre-war Martins, Larsons, and a bunch of "high-end" modern builders like Bourgeois, Santa Cruz, Preston Thompson, Beneteau, DeJong, Collings to name just a few, and the 740tt to my ears is better sounding (more resonant, better sustain, note clarity....). I've owned well over 80-100 guitars including the best of the pre-war era (Martins like a '30, 000-45; '29 OM-28; '37 14 fret 00-21) and I'll take the 740tt and put the cash difference in the bank!

[@aroundthefur]

a 645sc doesnt exist. it looks like a eg544sc. and it is made with laminate back and sides. this video is a little misleading

[@emergencynurse02]

you are correct, it is a 544....but the woods have a similar if not the same patterns of grain inside (back and sides) I don't know about the top. IT probably is laminated. Its not that good sounding guitar anyway. BTW the "misleading" wasn't with malice or bad intent. just didn't know or misspoke.

[@aroundthefur]

@@emergencynurse02 The top is definitely solid cedar. I own its big brother i guess you can say, the TAN77. solid koa back and sides and solid cedar top aswell. I have been looking to pick one of these 544's as a back up because i love the combination of small bodied cedar and koa guitars.

[@emergencynurse02]

This one also has a three piece scarf joint neck, at the heel and headstock, I almost didn't buy it because of that. But After I scooted to every Guitar center in my neighborhood (Detroit Area), this was the only one that was made in Korea, besides the others, and every Guitar Center had one at the time, was Chinese manufacture. All of the Chinese ones were pretty crappy. fit and finish was not so good and the frets were different. There were other details I can't remember, but more than just a few corners were cut. So if you looking to get one...try and find a Korean made one ….they are different. I got sold on Cedar after my mom brought home a hand made Spanish guitar from Spain. Very rich sounding and warm, yet vibrant. Cedar top and Mahogany back and sides, Cocobolo fretboard. I forget the maker, but its from Seville.

[@aroundthefur]

@@emergencynurse02 good to know. thank you for the details. btw, even though I am a tak guy, that martin is absolutely gorgeous.

[@soofitnsexy]

the tak sounds like a tuna fish can played by the president..the Martin......mannnnnnnnnn amazing

[@Rodney883]

I have a ooo Martin sounded better than the takamine although the takamine are better looking they don’t sound as good

[@l.villegas87]

IMHO.....I THINK the tak needs better strings,try the ELIXIR"taylor" HD/LIGHTS .13-.53 phos brz,i bet you will improve the bass and it will not be as twangy, ...😊

[@benjicolok5353]

You can't be that bad at guitar if you can tell the difference between two amazing pieces of wood.

[@noahjackson4094]

Dude, move your fingers closer to the frets. you got some serious buzz.

[@Chelorobles15]

Martin

[@ruairibrunt7171]

am i the only one who pronouces it tak-a-mean-e

[@emergencynurse02]

Disclaimer.....I have NO Idea how to pronounce this word....LOL

[@955rocket]

BloBzy KZbin you are correct.

[@uglyatthe2008]

No ,you pronounce it right.

[@magnificentmask9601]

its pronounced tahhkamayyneeee

[@adozensparrows]

@Philip Deppen . That's correct, mate.

[@mitchfortson8413]

The takamine is the G series. Takamine makes good quality guitars. I love Matin but compare too takamine cp7mott then you will see the difference. No comparison to G series . Got it

[@vzeller]

You call the bridge a tail piece and you call the saddle the bridge. This video is horrible. 😃 I mean that in the nicest way possible.

[@emergencynurse02]

Busted!

[@startreker8591]

Takamine has high action y untamed

[@rgbs317]

Takamine

[@felipe81303]

bro ur pretty cool

[@andypaul1752]

‘Tak a mean’.

[@ShamanicSavant]

Tak a meen ay :)

[@jtarman70]

I have yet to pick up a takimine guitar that I liked. A local music shop has them for around $1,000, not sure which model, but the ibanez and other lower end brand acoustics they have always sound much better to me. I think these only got popular because Garth Brooks played and endorsed them. Garth gave them an open door as a top brand guitar, but in my opinion takamine did not run with the ball, instead they dropped it and it shows in their poor sound quality! I have a 1974 Martin D-35, a 1991 Yairi DY90 ( basically a Martin D45 copy) and a 1970 something Ovation and they all have top end sound quality.

[@ShamanicSavant]

There were famous musicians using Taks on stages all across America long before Garth Brooks. His signature model is one of the ugliest Japanese made Taks IMO. You either love or hate that sound hole, and I suppose a lot of that depends on how you feel about Garth Brooks and signature guitars in general. All the Japanese made Taks have outstanding build and sound quality and it's only gotten better over time. Not sure what you're on about :)

[@vananaplayz1817]

Give away guitar pls pls🙏

[@canalmeu8865]

no doubt martin is better, more volume, more brightness and more defined sound, takamine thin sound

[@magnificentmask9601]

omg that tak sounded like shit

[@emergencynurse02]

LOL....I just changed the strings on it.... its great for band ...it sounds fine through the PA ….

[@DeanDocs]

"I didn't change a thing you saw me switch guitars"... yeah buddy but you're "comparing" 2 different body shapes, 2 different tonewoods, 2 different price points of 2 different levels of craftsmanship... completely unequal comparison 😂

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

This "comparison" is utter uninformed nonsense. If you compare made in USA Martin, that costs $5+K, compare it with made in Japan Takamine, say, 2020 Ltd model.

[@emergencynurse02]

yep ....its nonsense ....or rather "utter uninformed nonsense" here is a clue ...I sold the Martin ,..in fact all of my Martins are gone ....kept the Takamine....the Tak is a 2016 model made in Korea....

[@emergencynurse02]

And as usual ...the negative reaction is from a "no content channel" Have a nice day

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

@@emergencynurse02 And you have a great day "monetising" more nonsense videos.

[@russclark533]

tok a meeny

[@rblaclewell]

Russ Clark Tok-Uh-mean-Ay

[@el34glo59]

Omg wtf

[@nelsonesteves5451]

MARTIN..MUCHO MEJOR.