John Jorgenson model 6 string Acoustic Electric Guitar Standard with case

The John Jorgenson signature Takamine is truly an artists tool. With its scalloping top bracing, it achieves an increased sensitivity range and a noticeable dynamic breadth. Features include a solid spruce top, bubinga back and sides, a DSP digital preamp, and more! Includes a FREE hardshell case!
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Takamine EF400SC Dreadnought Cutaway 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The EF400SC Keystone Series 12-string acoustic-electric guitar is the working musician's best friend. The Dreadnought is the keystone of the acoustic guitar world - metaphorically speaking. That's why Takamine has named its family of traditional (and not-so-traditional) Dreadnoughts the Keystone Series. The EF400SC starts with a hand selected solid spruce soundboard, voiced to classic Dreadnought perfection. Add a solid rosewood back and rosewood sides and you've got an instrument that's ready for any stage or studio. The EF400SC is equipped with the CT4B preamp. This warm-sounding preamp features a 3-band graphic EQ with an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner. Great for non-standard and open tunings. Includes a Takamine hardshell case. Specs: Body Shape: Dreadnought C/A - Rosette: Maple, Koa & Gold Mirrors - Top: Solid Spruce - Inlays: Wood/Acrylic Mirror - Back: Solid Rosewood - Sides: Rosewood - Fingerboard: Rosewood - Electronics: CT4B - Tuners: Gold
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Takamine EF341SC Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Gloss Black

The EF341SC Keystone Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar is the working musician's best friend. The Dreadnought is the keystone of the acoustic guitar world - metaphorically speaking. That's why Takamine has named its family of traditional (and not-so-traditional) Dreadnoughts the Keystone Series. The Keystone guitar starts with a hand selected solid spruce soundboard, voiced to classic Dreadnought perfection. The EF341SC features the CT4B preamp. This warm-sounding preamp features a 3-band graphic EQ with an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner. Great for non-standard and open tunings. Comes with a fitted hardshell case. Specs: Body Shape: Dreadnought C/A - Rosette: Concentric Rings - Top: Solid Cedar - Inlays: Snowflake - Back: Maple - Sides: Maple - Fingerboard: Rosewood - Electronics: CT4B - Tuners: Chrome
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Takamine EF241S Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Gloss Black

With its balanced tone, warm sound and comfortable size the Takamine EF241S Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a consistent favorite of players who also sing. The EF241S is equipped with the CT4B preamp. This warm-sounding preamp features a 3-band graphic EQ with an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner. Great for non-standard and open tunings. Includes a Takamine hardshell case. Specs: Body Shape: Jumbo - Rosette: Concentric Rings - Top: Solid Spruce - Inlays: Dots - Back: Mahogany - Sides: Mahogany - Fingerboard: Rosewood - Electronics: CT4B - Tuners: Chrome
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Takamine Guitars

Takamine's US-American distributor is Kaman.
A Takamine copy of a Martin guitar was the cause of a letter from Martin Guitars in the early 1980s because Takamine's acoustic guitars including the logo design were supposedly nearly identical to Martin Models[citation needed]. According to Chris F. Martin IV, CEO of CF Martin and Company in a speech given to the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum members on August 8th, 2005, no lawsuit was ever actually filed, and Takamine did change the appearance of their guitars{[citation needed].
Every year since 1987 Takamine presents a Limited Edition Guitar model, which gets produced in very limited quantities up to a few hundred guitars for the world wide distribution. These guitars always come with the latest pickup/preamplifier combination available and artful inlays, often with motifs focusing on nature or astronomical phenomena. The first book about Takamine guitars was released in November 2007. It is focusing on the Limited Guitar Series, but also covering historical and technical details of Takamine instruments

Cheap Acoustic Guitar: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

Alright, so you know you want to play acoustic guitar but money is tight. You want a cheap acoustic guitar but it still has to sound good right. Do not fear. Locating a cheap acoustic guitar that will play well is not as difficult as you might think. In this article I aim to point you in the right direction for finding a cheap acoustic guitar.
When searching for a cheap acoustic guitar you will probably want to direct your focus on the bigger name brands like Takamine, Fender and Ibanez. I know your thinking that these are the more expensive models and they are, but these companies also make beginner models that are relatively cheap and still have good production quality. After all they have a reputation to keep and many times these companies hope that if you are satisfied you might become a life time customer. So stick to these top three if you wish to find a cheap acoustic guitar that will still sound great.
Since your going to be buying a cheap acoustic guitar you might as well buy it brand new. Buying a guitar from someone who once used it as their first guitar usually means that the guitar is not in good shape. Most beginners make the mistake of not properly taking care of their instruments. Not because they're lazy, but because they just haven't learned how to yet. My first guitar looks like hell. I know it can be tempting seeing cheap acoustic guitars on eBay for $20 or $30 dollars but believe me you will get what you pay for. Instead go to your local music store or shop online at ZZsounds, or Amazon. I would recommend budgeting between $150 and $300 for your first acoustic guitar.
I hope that this article helps you to choose a great cheap acoustic guitar to learn with. Remember to stick to the top three brands because they will have beginner series models that are cheap and constructed well. Also buy new. Resist the urge to buy a used guitar and I promise you will be much happier with your choice.

Beginner Acoustic Guitar - Lessons and Basics for Better Guitar Playing

I am sure you have been searching for acoustic beginner online guitar lessons for quite some time now. Perhaps these sites have not answered some of the most basic questions that a beginner has when starting acoustic guitar. This article was written to address those questions with tips, lessons and basics that I hope will help you on your way.
What is the best beginner acoustic guitar?
This is probably the most common question amongst beginner acoustic guitar players. Do not buy the most expensive guitar, but do not buy the cheapest you can find either. A good range to shop in would be between 100 - 300 dollars.
If you can, find an experienced guitar player to come shopping with you. Ask him or her to pick up and play all the guitars within your price range and then purchase the one that feels and sounds the best. Make certain to examine any guitar you plan on purchasing.
Look down the neck of the guitar to see if it is warped. Check the action on the guitar. The action refers to the height of the strings from the fret board. If the action is too high or too low, it can cause problems with your playing.
Remember that you are just a beginner and this is your first guitar. Do not invest a lot of money into buying a guitar at this stage. If you do, and you find that acoustic guitar playing is not your thing, then you will have a beautiful guitar collecting dust in the corner of your room. If you enjoy playing and you find yourself getting better, then you can begin to explore your options and purchase a higher quality guitar.
Do not let yourself get stressed out when buying your first guitar. Just get a descent one and start practicing.
Some good brands to consider: Epiphone, Takamine, Yamaha and Squier.
Ouch! My fingers hurt. I can't play!
This is a very common complaint amongst the beginner. Every single guitarist has experienced hand and finger pain when just starting out. It is something that you simply cannot avoid. The remedy? Keep playing and build up strength in your hands and fingers and develop those calluses!
Building calluses on your fingertips will allow you to hold down the strings of the guitar without any pain while flattening your fingertips to produce a better sounding note.
You build up calluses and strength from practicing. Practice, practice and more practice. In time the pain will subside, but you have to get through this difficult stage of playing first, so hang in there.
Listen to your body though. If you are in serious pain then by all means give your hands and fingers a rest.
Here is a great exercise to help strengthen your hands and fingers and to build up calluses:
This exercise will also familiarize you with the entire neck of your guitar and give you the agility to play chords and solos. Building the muscles in your hands will improve your stamina for playing and will develop what is called "muscle memory".
The object of this exercise is to play each note going up and down the neck of the guitar.
Start with your pointer finger on the 6th string 1st fret, let your fingers follow up the neck of the guitar, one note at a time, staying on the 6th string until your pinky finger reaches the fourth fret.
Play the 1st fret with your pointer finger Play the 2nd fret with your middle finger Play the 3rd fret with your ring finger Play the 4th fret with your pinky finger
Note: After you have played the first fret do not lift your pointer finger up. Keep each finger on the string as you play them. This is important as it will aid in the strengthening process.
Repeat the same process on the 5th string, then the 4th, and so on.
When you get to the bottom string, slide your entire hand over one fret without lifting your fingers.
So at this point, your pinky finger should be on the 1st string 5th fret, your ring finger on the 4th fret, middle finger on the 3rd fret and your pointer finger on the 2nd fret.
Now play in reverse, starting with your pinky, going back up the guitar to the 6th string, only this time you have to lift up your fingers as you play.
Then simply repeat the process until you reach the last fret of your guitar.
Do not rush this exercise or you will develop poor playing habits. Go nice and slow making sure you are producing a nice tone with each note you play.
More Beginner Guitar Tips
Make sure to stretch your fingers and hands before practicing.
Learn to actually read music and not just tablature.
Hire a guitar teacher if you can afford it. A teacher will be able to catch any mistakes you are making and correct you on the spot. This will help you develop better playing habits. If you cannot afford a guitar teacher, then invest in a good home study course.
Learn how to play chords, scales and techniques and not just your favorite songs. I know you just want to jump right in and learn "Stairway to Heaven", but if you do not put the time in to learn the theory behind those great songs, you will not improve as a guitar player.
Do not pack up your guitar. Leave it out in the open. This will make it more convenient for you to just pick up your guitar and play at any time.
Practice everyday for at least 20 minutes, more if possible. If you find yourself getting bored, or making too many mistakes, then take a break and do something else. 20 minutes of quality practice is better than an hour of sloppy practice.
Listen to other guitarists and not just in your favorite genre of music. You will be surprised at how other styles of music can influence your playing.
Play with other musicians as often as possible. This is a great way to learn and pick up new techniques and advice.
Learn the proper way to string and tune your guitar.
Learn the proper way to take care of and maintain your instrument.
I hope this article has helped. The best tip I can give you is to never give up. Keep playing every day and try not to get discouraged. Good guitar playing is not just about technique, it also comes from your heart. If you truly love playing guitar, and you are dedicated to getting better, then it is only a matter of time. Enjoy and God Bless!