I used to own the Takamine TC132SC. It was a very nice, well-made instrument. I liked it a lot. It's been a few years since I had that one.
I've had four Cordobas (three high-end, and one low-end GK Studio model) and really liked them all.
I'm also a big Yamaha fan (currently owning two Yamaha electrics, a mixing board, studio monitors, and a motorcycle). I wanted to like the Yamaha NTX line, but comparing them directly to the Cordobas that I ended-up owning, the Yamahas just seemed lifeless. Maybe they're built sturdier or something (with heavy bracing). But they just didn't have the lively, explosive feel and tone that I got from the Cordobas. I can't compare the Cordobas directly to the Takamine though, because it's been so long since I owned it. My gut feeling is that I'd still choose the Cordobas if I A/B'd them to the Takamine. But that's for me and my tastes. I prefer the snap and punch of flamenco-oriented guitars to the mellow tone of guitars more aimed at classical or jazz.
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