Brand: Takamine
Color: Natural
EAN: 0736021469037
Feature: Spruce top
Label: Takamine
Manufacturer: Takamine
Model: S35 NATURAL
Publisher: Takamine
Studio: Takamine
MPN: S35 NATURAL

• Spruce top
• Nato back and sides
• Full body binding
• Chrome tuners
• Satin finish

A remarkable value, the S35 Jasmine by Takamine features a spruce top with nato back and sides. Full body binding, chrome machines, and an adjustable neck are combined in one very playable dreadnought. The satin finish maximizes resonance.

Customer Rating:
Summary: My daughter is happy
Comment: I bought this as a gift for my daughter who just learned to play guitar, but she has been playing violin for the past 19 years since she was five.

She liked it so far, but I am sure her expectation was partly based no the price paid. The guitar sounded pretty good to me who has not played any instrument.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: My husband loves it!
Comment: I bought this as a christmas gift for my husband. He loves it! It's a great beginner guitar.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: A review in one word: "Smooth"
Comment: Smooth the the touch. Smooth to the ear.

Takamine's model designation for this is 'S35'. In my estimation, the 'S' must stand for 'solid', 'smooth', 'superb', 'special' or just plain 'sweet'.

This guitar seems to be perfect for a beginner or amateur/recreational player.

The construction and overall quality are very impressive. From the solid fit and finish to the easy to tune/maintain hardware - this guitar is top notch.

Looks-wise, the finish is darker than pictured and is matte not glossy. The finish will not show finger prints like a gloss-finished black bargain basement model. This is one good looking instrument that looks like it cost far more than it does. It features a warm, rich wood tone exterior.

The sound produced by the guitar is brilliant and warm. In terms of playing, the action doesn't seem to be too high as indicated in other reviews. I find this to be a very easy instrument to play and keep in tune.

This guitar will never be mistaken for a cheap guitar. Compared to other 'entry-level' offerings, this product is in a different class. This guitar has received several "wows" and more than one "beautiful" from friends and family.

Thanks to Takamine for producing a great product at an affordable price. It is encouraging to see that a true value can be had that allows just about anyone to put a quality musical instrument in their hands.

In shopping for guitars I checked out higher-priced models from all kinds of makers. To be sure, a higher-priced Takamine or Martin will impress your friends and make you the envy of your neighbors. But pound for pound, this is the best guitar that I have tried out.

If given the choice, I would purchase one again with no hesitation.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Beautiful Instrument
Comment: I bought this guitar from Austin Bazaar as a Christmas gift for my 13yr old daughter who is keen to learn to play. It was excellently packaged and is a beautiful instrument. We could not believe the quality of the sound! It has a superb tone and is impressively crafted. Excellent value for money. We will certainly be recommending it to others.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Best bang for buck and beyond
Comment: Bought my Jasmine S35 at a local music shop. I own a fine Larrivee acoustic as well as several other guitars. The action is adjustable, and I have set it just right - low action, no buzzing. The construction is remarkably flawless. It plays (action) very well, unlike the laborious and discouraging quality normally found in inexpensive instruments. Although it does not ring out like more expensive guitars with finer spruce tops, it has a unique tone for blues fingerpicking and a nice, even strumming sound too. It doesn't look cheap. this guitar is a steal at $100.

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