Best Orchestra Shape Takamine Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Orchestra 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 TF77-PT

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Takamine TF77-PT
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Playability 74
Sound 88
Build quality 91
Value for money 68
Overall Score 84

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Takamine's 2012 Legacy series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.4"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Cedar top
  • Solid Koa back
  • Solid Koa sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
  • Fixed bridge
  • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Takamine tuners
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  • From Takamine's 2012 Legacy series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.4"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Cedar top
  • Solid Koa back
  • Solid Koa sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
  • Fixed bridge
  • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Takamine tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Takamine TF77-PT Specifications
Takamine TF77-PT
General
Brand: Takamine
Year: 2012
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Legacy
Colors: Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Cedar
Sides Material: Koa
Back Material: Koa
Bridge: Fixed
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Takamine
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Custom 12th
Scale Size: 25.4"
Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42.5mm (1.673'')
Electronics
Pickups: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine TF77-PT
  • 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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    2. Takamine CP7MO TT

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    Takamine CP7MO TT
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    Playability 64
    Sound 88
    Build quality 94
    Value for money 68
    Overall Score 82

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
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    • From Takamine's 2019 TT series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Thermal Spruce top
    • Solid Ovangkol back
    • Solid Ovangkol sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: TLD-2 Line Driver (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Takamine tuners
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    • From Takamine's 2019 TT series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Thermal Spruce top
    • Solid Ovangkol back
    • Solid Ovangkol sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: TLD-2 Line Driver (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Takamine tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Takamine CP7MO TT Specifications
    Takamine CP7MO TT
    General
    Brand: Takamine
    Year: 2019
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: TT
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Thermal Spruce
    Sides Material: Ovangkol
    Back Material: Ovangkol
    Bridge: Fixed
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Takamine
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Abalone Dots
    Scale Size: 25.4"
    Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 45mm (1.77'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: TLD-2 Line Driver (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Takamine CP7MO TT
    • 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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    3. Takamine KC70

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    Takamine KC70
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    Playability 74
    Sound 84
    Build quality 88
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 82

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
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    • From Takamine's 2013 Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Cedar top
    • Solid Sapele back
    • Sapele 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 2013 Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Cedar top
    • Solid Sapele back
    • Sapele sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Takamine tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Takamine KC70 Specifications
    Takamine KC70
    General
    Brand: Takamine
    Year: 2013
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Signature
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Cedar
    Sides Material: Sapele
    Back Material: Sapele
    Bridge: Fixed
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Takamine
    Fretboard: Rosewood
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Pearloid Centered Custom 12th
    Scale Size: 25.4"
    Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42.5mm (1.673'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: CT4B II (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Takamine KC70
    • 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 EF740FS TT

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      Takamine EF740FS TT
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      Playability 64
      Sound 88
      Build quality 91
      Value for money 66
      Overall Score 81

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
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      • From Takamine's 2016 TT series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.4"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermal Spruce top
      • Solid Sapele back
      • Solid Sapele sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: TLD-2 Line Driver (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Takamine tuners
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      • From Takamine's 2016 TT series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.4"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Thermal Spruce top
      • Solid Sapele back
      • Solid Sapele sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: TLD-2 Line Driver (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Takamine tuners
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
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      Takamine EF740FS TT Specifications
      Takamine EF740FS TT
      General
      Brand: Takamine
      Year: 2016
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: TT
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Thermal Spruce
      Sides Material: Sapele
      Back Material: Sapele
      Bridge: Fixed
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Takamine
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Abalone Dots
      Scale Size: 25.4"
      Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 47.5mm (1.87'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: TLD-2 Line Driver (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Takamine EF740FS TT
      • 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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        5. Takamine P3MC

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        Takamine P3MC
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        Playability 74
        Sound 84
        Build quality 85
        Value for money 81
        Overall Score 81

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
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        • From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 3 series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.4"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Cedar top
        • Solid Sapele back
        • Sapele sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
        • Fixed bridge
        • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Takamine Gold tuners
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        • From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 3 series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.4"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Cedar top
        • Solid Sapele back
        • Sapele sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
        • Fixed bridge
        • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Takamine Gold tuners
        • Side-By-Side Comparison
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        Takamine P3MC Specifications
        Takamine P3MC
        General
        Brand: Takamine
        Year: 2013
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Japan
        Series: Pro Series 3
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Cedar
        Sides Material: Sapele
        Back Material: Sapele
        Bridge: Fixed
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Takamine Gold
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: Dots
        Scale Size: 25.4"
        Shape: Acoustic Asymmetrical C
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 42.5mm (1.673'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: CT4B II (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Gold
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Takamine P3MC
        • 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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