Best Dreadnought Shape Takamine Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Dreadnought shape Takamine guitars.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Takamine EF341DX

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Takamine EF341DX

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Playability 77

Sound 85

Build quality 87

Value for money 73

Overall Score 83

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Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)

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From Takamine's 2020 Legacy series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Cedar top
Maple back
Maple sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh tuners
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1 Prices - New from $2,399 >
From Takamine's 2020 Legacy series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Cedar top
Maple back
Maple sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh tuners
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Takamine EF341DX

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Takamine EF381DX

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Takamine EF381DX

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Playability 77

Sound 85

Build quality 85

Value for money 77

Overall Score 82

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Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)

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From Takamine's 2021 Legacy series
Made in Japan
12 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Maple back
Maple sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh tuners
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From Takamine's 2021 Legacy series
Made in Japan
12 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Maple back
Maple sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gotoh tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine EF381DX

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
Laminated Back Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Takamine EF400SC TT

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Takamine EF400SC TT

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 85

Value for money 73

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)

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From Takamine's 2018 TT series
Made in Japan
12 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Thermal Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Indian Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine tuners
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From Takamine's 2018 TT series
Made in Japan
12 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Thermal Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Indian Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine EF400SC TT

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Takamine EF360SC TT

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Takamine EF360SC TT

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 85

Value for money 73

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $2,299 >
From Takamine's 2018 TT series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Thermal Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Indian Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine tuners
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4 Prices - New from $2,299 >
From Takamine's 2018 TT series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Thermal Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood back
Indian Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine EF360SC TT

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Takamine CRN-TS1

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Takamine CRN-TS1

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Playability 80

Sound 86

Build quality 82

Value for money 83

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)

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From Takamine's 2019 TT series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.8"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Thermal Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Sapele sides
Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $1,899.99 >
From Takamine's 2019 TT series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.8"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Thermal Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Sapele sides
Mahogany neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine CRN-TS1

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Takamine EF360GF

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 84

Value for money 77

Overall Score 82

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)

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From Takamine's 2019 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine tuners
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From Takamine's 2019 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine EF360GF

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Takamine P5DC

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Takamine P5DC

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 84

Value for money 77

Overall Score 82

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Takamine's 2018 Pro Series 5 series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners
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From Takamine's 2018 Pro Series 5 series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
Fixed bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine P5DC

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Takamine P4DC

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Takamine P4DC

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Playability 77

Sound 86

Build quality 84

Value for money 77

Overall Score 82

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 4 series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Sapele sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners
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From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 4 series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Sapele sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners
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Takamine P4DC

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Laminated Side Wood
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Takamine P7DC

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Takamine P7DC

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 87

Value for money 73

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 7 series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners
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From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 7 series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine P7DC

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Takamine P7D

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Playability 73

Sound 88

Build quality 87

Value for money 73

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Takamine's 2020 Pro Series 7 series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners
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From Takamine's 2020 Pro Series 7 series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Rosewood back
Solid Rosewood sides
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Takamine Gold tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine P7D

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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