1969 Takamine Elite F120

The Takamine Elite F120 is an early 1969 Made in Japan acoustic from Takamine’s vintage Elite series — a period when Japanese builders were producing beautifully crafted instruments with remarkable attention to detail and tone.

Built during the early golden era of Japanese guitar making, the F120 reflects Takamine’s traditional craftsmanship with a comfortable folk / OM-size body, making it an excellent choice for both fingerstyle and light strumming players.

The guitar features a spruce top paired with Mahogany back and sides, producing a clear, warm tone with strong midrange presence and articulate highs. The smaller OM-style body gives it a balanced response and excellent playability, especially for fingerstyle or recording.

This guitar has been fully cleaned, polished, and professionally set up, with a comfortable low action of approximately 2.0mm (low E) / 1.5mm (high E) at the 12th fret, making it extremely easy and enjoyable to play.

Upgrades include a bone nut & Saddle and ebony bridge pins, helping improve sustain, clarity, and overall tonal response.

Condition is very good for a 50+ year old vintage instrument. There are some cosmetic signs of age and light surface marks consistent with normal use, but there are no cracks, structural repairs, or major issues. The neck is straight, frets remain in good shape, and the guitar plays beautifully.

🪵 Features

• Era: 1969

• Model: Takamine Elite F120

• Origin: Made in Japan

• Body size: Folk / OM-size

• Top: Spruce

• Back & Sides: Mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Nut: Bone nut (upgrade)

• Pins: Ebony bridge pins

• Finish: Vintage natural gloss

• Action: 2.0mm (Low E) / 1.5mm (High E) @ 12th fret

✅ Condition Notes

• good vintage condition

• Light cosmetic wear consistent with age

• No cracks or structural repairs

• Neck straight and stable

• Frets in good condition

• Professionally cleaned and set up

🎼 Why buy this guitar?

The Takamine Elite series represents an important period in Japan’s vintage guitar history. The F120 offers classic Japanese craftsmanship, comfortable OM-size playability, and a warm, balanced acoustic voice that has matured beautifully over decades.

With its 1969 build, upgraded bone nut, ebony bridge pins, and excellent setup, this is a fantastic vintage instrument for players looking for authentic MIJ quality and character.

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