TakamineGC5-NAT Classical Guitar, Natural

I recently purchased another brand off Amazon that was a "good deal." I have been a musician long enough to know that there are certain things you don't cheap out on. Your instrument is one of them. I have wanted a classical guitar for as long as I can remember but have been making due with my steel string Yamaha. When I received my new guitar I really wanted to like it but it was a complete Monet, beautiful from a distance but up close a big ole mess. So I returned it. And got this.This a beautiful looking guitar made by a great brand. I just wanted to look at it for a while. Then, I played it. It sounds better than it looks. It sounds like a well made classical guitar should sound. Even my wife comments on the sound and that is when I am practicing scales and arpeggios.I noticed this guitar doesn't have many reviews. It is not inexpensive enough for mass sale on Amazon but not expensive enough to be noticed by the real snobs. All I can say is this: this is a beautiful guitar that is a REAL value for the money. Nobody will guess that you paid under $2k for it when you play it well.Well done Takamine (pronounced Tahk-ah-mee-nay). There is a reason you have the rep you have, well deserved.

I’ve been playing the guitar on and off for some years but recently have decided to be serious again. My budget was $200, and I got this gem for around $180 (with tax) Like New through Amazon Warehouse - I don’t think you can get that good a price for a guitar of this calibre anywhere. The D string was missing, but I was going to restring it anyway; throw in other accessories I got from Amazon (gig bag, guitar stand, support, capo, foot stool) and I have the total package for around $300 - still $130 cheaper than this guitar alone at full price.Ignore the “made in China” label - this instrument is well made with quality materials and delivers such a pleasing sound. I love the black walnut back and gold machine heads! I’m ready to embark on my guitar journey again, and I hope one day I can play my favourite classical and bossa nova pieces fluently with it.

Beautifully made guitar. Great value for the price. I needed a good practice guitar and was pleasantly surprised. This is a really great instrument that responds and gives back everything that you put into it. The bass is tight and warm, and the trebles are bright and expressive. I don'[t know how they do it for less than $400.

My dad was a huge fan of takamine guitars. Apparently grand ole opry performers like them and that was good enough for him. I decided to take up playing and this guitar has been such a pleasure. The sound is sweet. Perfect size for a small adult. The action is good so fretting doesn't hurt. Love how it looks. I've gotten many compliments. Very good value.

When playing the A string, there was a significant buzz on the first 5 frets, presumably from touching the next fret up. The action was not very low, in fact I would have lowered it if I kept it. As it was, I tuned it, played it for a while, then put it back in the packaging. I'll admit that the tone was nice on the other strings, but disappointed and annoyed to have to return after finally deciding on a classical guitar. I'm a 50+ year player.

Very attractive finish and quality work. Has a very nice sound !

I first bought a Cordoba, I did not like the sound or the guitar. I sent it back (was easy to return a product with Amazon) I got the Takamine and got the Rosewood with cost a little more but I am VERY happy with it's sound, feel quality......I would recommend it to anyone at any level of musicianship

Excellent guitar. Feels good plays good a real pleasure.