Comments on: Catching a Wave (1984 Takamine Electric Guitar)

By: Dave Scott

Dave Scott — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:30:13 +0000

How many gx 200s were built in the 80s. I can’t any real truth on them. Some people think only 200 were built. No tremolos. Straight gx 200s

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 22:24:20 +0000

I agree it would be very nice to have a Takamine solid body guitar forum.. I have several models myself , and have searched high and low to find information on these guitars , with very limited results . I actually even contacted Takamine about these guitars and they don’t even acknowledge they ever made them ,and unfortunately no help at all ( no disrespect intended ) . The first time I saw a Takamine solid body guitar was 1993. I ran across a GZ-300 in a pawnshop and could not leave without it .!!! …… I may be buried with it . Even if it played like garbage , which of course it doesn’t (fit finish and playability are phenomenal ) it’s a work of art ,and is one of the most beautiful instruments I have ever seen . It’s a shame they stopped producing them ..
Mine are GZ–300, GZ-340-T, GX-200 ..Cheers..!

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 10 May 2018 00:36:43 +0000

I wish there were a Takamine Solid Body Guitar forum… Anyone know how to make one?

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 10 May 2018 00:35:15 +0000

It’s unbelievable how new models of the solid body Taks from the mid-eighties keep popping up. I was just contacted out of the blue from a nice young lady with another unique “one of a kind” Taky Solid Body with a 1986 serial number.. I would think since it had a serial number it was part of a line of production, yet I’ve NEVER seen another like it. Its shaped similar to the pink one I own above, but different pick ups, and a lessor non-locking trem. Colored in the Black and Red you see on the GB450 series…

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 22:45:40 +0000

My old man has a GX 100, that had a splatter drip paint job that he didn’t like so he sanded it down, and saw first hand that these are not neck thru the body ( or at least his model was not ). The heel is fully rounded out so tha5 you can’t tell there is a joint there (unlike a Les Paul or SG where the neck is obviously set into the body). He also loves this guitar, and says it is the best guitar for playing rock n roll !

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:35:07 +0000

Can anyone tell me what the correct machine heads/tuners should be or look like on the GX-100T?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:40:27 +0000

RAD,

Your guitar is more than likely a GZ-350, could be the GZ-340, but the 350 has the locking chrome tremolo. if not, it’s the 340. Those are pretty rare, and could fetch up to 1000.00 to the right buyer in the right condition…

Best of luck, keep on rocking fellas!!!

PEACE!

By: Rick Rothman

Rick Rothman — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 20:54:13 +0000

I have one of the few Takamine GZ 340-T in mint condition, except it is missing two of the fine tuning screws. So far I have not been able to find anything like what they look like. The floyd rose type bridge is different then anything today. Do you happen to have any of these fine tuning screws? Please contact me at 305 232 6790 in South Miami,fl.hey Ricks Guitar and Amp Repair and sales .

By: Rick Rothman

Rick Rothman — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:20:35 +0000

I recently bought a Takamine solid body with two humbuckers ,one master volume and two tone controld. Its a offset double cutaway and has a dark red flam maple top. This guitar plays fast and sound great. its a setneck or could be neckthrough. It came in a very good flat hard shell case out of an antique shop here in south Miami,FL. I believe the model to be GZ 340-T. I saw one of these go for $ 1199 on Reverb. Does anyone know what the production was on these guitars I know they were produced from 1984 to85. Ricks Guitar and Amp Repair and sales. Phone 305 232 6790.Oh yea Happy new year.

By: Darren

Darren — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 01:35:49 +0000

I actually have several of the GX bodies, plus a very minty purple GX 200BT. Looking for its GX 100 counter part.

By: Reece

Reece — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:03:02 +0000

Hey guys I have a takamine hard body is like to sell same as one above but different colour what’s the going price Tia reece

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 03:27:56 +0000

Hey fellas, hit me up if you want to buy or sell any rare takamines, no offense, nut I’m not interested in gx models unless you’ve got a mint purple or lipstick red which are the most rare GX models, I’d rather colored GZ models, 410′ 350gt, Etc.

I’m thinking of selling my entire collection if anyone is interested, please let me know. You can reach me at keith @ white lava . Com

Peace!

By: Rad

Rad — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 22:46:55 +0000

Since you guys are on the subject, I have a 80’s takamine solid body that ISN’T weird shaped. It’s a mahogany strat body (with fender style contours for belly and forearm), neck thru body, 3-per-side tuners, two humbuckers and a whammy that has a lock for the ball end of the strings. See thru red finish. Any idea what model it could be? Whenever I google takamine solid body, I only see the wacky BCRich style guitars. you can reply me at don’t_register at yahoo.

By: Jonze

Jonze — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:26:34 +0000

Hey Keith. Hit me up regarding Takamines. I think you might be of huge help on an upcoming project I have that will require info on Tak solid bodies.

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({PS- I too love them more than any. Been playing a GX200TB as my #1 for two decades now. If more people knew what these were, they’d sell for 10X their current prices)

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:46:28 +0000

Yes, I’ve got a few of both the GB and GZ 400 and 410’s pretty and and really heavy sounding. Want to sell yours?

By: Randy

Randy — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:47:23 +0000

I have one of those bass’. Didn’t know the model number till now. Also have a one-off, school bus yellow with “Takamine: across the front guitar. Probably from a NAMM show.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:46:14 +0000

GB400:
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm171/amimbari/TAKAMINE/IMAG0721.jpg

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:45:49 +0000

Hey Keith, does your collection include a GB400 or GB410?

I didn’t post the photobucket links in this post because I was afraid it wouldn’t let me.

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:17:46 +0000

Got any pictures? Im wondering if you’re talking about the “Flying A”?

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:18:56 +0000

Hey man i got a 80s taky its the v shape but electric. Modified. Wondering what model it is exactly could you maby tell me?

By: mike gallagher

mike gallagher — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:27:31 +0000

hello i just picked up a 1950 or 1960 onkyo 3 pick-up electric in original case. do you have any info on onkyo guitars this on is in great shape all original.thanks for your help

By: Keith

Keith — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:17:58 +0000

Hey brother, nice axe..

I have one, if not the largest collection of Takamine Solid Bodies in the world. My parents bought me a GX-100T for my 14th birthday in 1984, and I’ve beed in love ever since. Don’t get me wrong, I still collect higher end guitars as well, but nothing feels more like home to me than a Taky Solid Body. Anyways, I don’t suppose you’d want to part with that rare, unnamed taky would you? Money is not an issue, completing my collection is. You’ve got my email addy, hit me up if you want to see some rare models or colors!

PEACE!