I have had a few Takamine guitars, MIJ models, that I was always pleased with.
Currently I have all Koa Takamine that is one of the nicest guitars I have played. Taks are normally solid built instruments with impeccable workmanship that amplify easily. Plug and play is not a bad thing you know, but there are models that have very good playability and wonderful tone (for me) acoustically.
For what it’s worth, I tend to judge instruments by the build quality and the tone as well as ease of play. The name on the headstock is of not much concern. I think it is difficult to sell inexpensive instruments in the marketplace alongside luthier quality models.
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