1975 Takamine Elite TW-20
Made in Japan | Bone Nut & Saddle | Good Condition | Vintage
£420.00
Takamine’s Elite series represents the golden era of Japanese acoustic craftsmanship, and this 1975 TW-20 is a beautiful example of that legacy. Built in Japan during Takamine’s early premium period, this guitar features a finely crafted spruce top paired with richly grained rosewood back and sides, delivering a warm, balanced tone with clear highs, smooth mids, and a controlled, focused low end.
The dreadnought-style body provides strong projection and clarity, making it well-suited for strumming, fingerstyle, and vocal accompaniment. Finished in a natural vintage gloss, the guitar has aged gracefully and retains a classic, understated look that vintage Takamine fans truly appreciate.
This guitar is in excellent vintage condition for its age. It shows only very light cosmetic wear from careful use, with no cracks, repairs, or structural issues. The setup is smooth and comfortable, featuring a low action (Low E ≈ 2.5mm / High E ≈ 1.75mm at the 12th fret), making it highly playable while maintaining excellent resonance. The guitar has been fully cleaned, the fingerboard oiled, and the frets polished, so it’s ready to play straight out of the box.
🪵 Features
Year: 1975 (April, based on serial number)
Body style: Dreadnought
Top: Spruce
Back & sides: Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays
Finish: Natural vintage gloss
Made in Japan
Upgrades: Bone nut / saddle / pins
Action: L.E. 2.5mm / H.E. 2mm @ 12th fret
✅ Condition
Excellent vintage condition with only light cosmetic wear (see photos)
No cracks, repairs, or structural issues
Straight neck, healthy frets
Original hardware and finish intact
Recently cleaned, fingerboard oiled, and frets polished
🎼 Why this guitar?
The Takamine Elite series is highly regarded among players for its early Japanese craftsmanship, reliable construction, and consistent tone. The TW-20 stands out as a rare and desirable model from Takamine’s formative years, offering vintage character with modern playability and excellent stability — a great choice for players who want classic MIJ quality without the fragility or price tag of a full solid-wood build.
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#TakamineElite #TW20 #MadeInJapan #VintageAcoustic #MIJGuitar #1975Guitar #JapaneseGuitar
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