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Rating And Reviews: Takamine Jasmine ES31C

Spruce top. Nato neck.

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"Yep, this works." submitted July 21, 2009

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Blues, Funk, Rock
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Sound: Sound super papery until you get some better strings but after that sound is rich and full. Great sound Feature: Well not a whole lot to it, pickup works well for the small gigs i play. Light guitar easy to play standing wont wear you out. Ease of Use: everything feels great, action is perfect, as mentioned before very light guitar Quality: Its black so fingerprints are inevitable, but the guitar is solid all the way around. Value: There is not a better one this guitar is hands down the best sound you can get for the money. Could easily be a 300 dollar guitar. Manufacturer Support: I'm gonna assume they are great i haven't had one problems so i wouldn't know. The Wow Factor: Such a nice look small body, pearl outline around it. Very attractive. Overall: Get this to start with and keep for a long time, it is easy enough to teach and learn on and sounds good enough to play shows with, this guitar is great.
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"Great for first guitar or seasoned player" submitted December 30, 2004

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Musical Background: hobby
Music Style: contempory christian
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Sound: for the money, good full sound. Not the best pickup, but that is cheap to replace. This guitar is the best sound for the money Feature: good features for the money.... Quality: Very excellent in this price range....some VERY small blips in the finish, but only seen with VERY close inspection. But I wanted a good guitar to learn and play, not a museum piece. Value: best of everything for the money Manufacturer Support: havent needed support yet, but Karman music is BIG The Wow Factor: basic is beautiful Overall: Your search for a teaching/learning guitar is over. After much research and consulting with musicians, this guitar is it! Dont spend alot to find out if guitar is your thing, but dont get a piece of crap that nobody can play. This guitar is great for learning and seasoned players alike. Good action, good tone, good brand name, good everything. Best yet, this guitar keeps its value due to its good reputation. If after trying to lean you find out you have no talent for music, you can likely re-sell this guitar for 80% of what you paid for it! Not much to loose huh??
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"Can't Be Beat For The Price" submitted July 14, 2011

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Rock
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Sound: For the price you can't beat the sound, plugged in or not. Feature: No tuner, but also no battery required. Pretty simple EQ onboard, but I shape most of my sound on the amp anyway. Ease of Use: Like I said earlier, has a pretty simple EQ. Stays in tune for ever. Quality: Beautifully simple guitar. High gloss black finish was perfect. Picks up smudges easy, but I've had no problem getting them off. Value: Easily worth what I paid and more. Manufacturer Support: I've never had a problem with a Takamine product, so I have no idea about their support staff. The Wow Factor: The guitar has a simple elegance to it that I love. Overall: I originally bought this as a cheap way to get through an acoustic gig, but after having it in my hands I have no reason to upgrade.
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"Loved the guitar." submitted January 7, 2011

By a customer from laneysinc.com
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Musical Background: hobbyist
Music Style: country, rock
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Sound: I purchased the guitar for Christmas for my 15 year old daughter. The guitar was beautiful. There were a few minor areas where the glues hadn't been completely removed but a little goo gone and they were gone. We did however change the strings with some higher quality strings right away and we immediately were surrounded with the beautiful Takamine sound. Would recommend this guitar for any player for the beautiful sound and ease of play. Thankyou zZounds for the awesome service.
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"Greatly surpases all expectations. Awesome guitar" submitted January 22, 2005

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Music Style: Country, BUFFET!!!!!
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Sound: Sounds great for a beginner. Has some fret buzz if you get on it good but overall it rocks!! Feature: Pickup is kind of weak plugged in. But I think mine might have been damaged in shipping Quality: Quality is good for the money. Has some minor finish blemishes. Value: I give the value a 20!! Manufacturer Support: No experience with support. The Wow Factor: looks great Overall: Can not go wrong with this one. Great buy!!!
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"great entry level guitar..." submitted October 31, 2005

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: acoustic/pop
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Sound: It sounds great for the price, by that I mean the lows seem resonate a little too much like alot of cheap guitars do, but not as much on this one. With Elixers on it, it sounds way better then with the strings that some on it. Feature: a cool electric acoustic with cutaway body....sweet Quality: the wood feels cheap, but it's fine
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"After 6 years of experience, I would buy it again." submitted December 29, 2008

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Sound: The sound on this guitar is very rich and I have been completely happy with the depth. Feature: The guitar didn't come with too many accessories but it was sufficient. I wasn't buying accessories, I was buying the guitar. Ease of Use: The action on this guitar is very good. I had a friend who's had a more expensive Takamine comment on how he liked the action on my little Jasmine better than his. Quality: Overall the quality is good. I've had this guitar for 6 years and it's held up great. My only complaint is that there seems to be a higher fret bar after the 14th fret that impacts the 6th string while trying to play frets 12, 13 and 14. I don't play up there too often and can probably get it fixed but that's the way it's been since I bought it. Value: For the price, this is a wonderful instrument. Manufacturer Support: I haven't dealt with support. The Wow Factor: It is pretty (I have the black one). Overall: I've had this as a beginner guitar for 6 years. I am just now looking for a new guitar. I never plan to get rid of this, it will always be my baby.
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"How this one worked out" submitted October 20, 2007

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Musical Background: Hobbyist
Music Style: Rythmic, Acoustic
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Sound: Over the past 4 years, my Jasmine developed good tone. The other two guitars of the same model my family owns, did not. One has a buzz on the twelth fret and is rarely used. The other is not used often either. The fact that I played my Jasmine almost everyday and changed the strings frequently made this guitar a good sounding one. This guitar was my very first one on where I learned to play. For the price, this is a very good guitar. Like I said, one out of three worked out. I play rythmic-like stuff, and this guitar lived throughout the bumps and bruises I put it through. The pick-up never gave me problems. NEVER. If it weren't for the other two failed attempts (of Jasmines in my family) this guitar would get a 10 for a GREAT student guitar. Feature: This Jasmine has a passive pick-up that NEVER gave me ANY problems! Ease of Use: As this guitar grew in age, the sound got better and richer. Of course, it will never have a Taylor, or Martin-esque quality of sound, but for a beginner, it doesn't get any better than a Jasmine. It is very playable. Quality: One out of three made the cut. The finish is good. This product is perfectly reliable. Value: For this price, it is WORTH IT for a beginner.
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"BEAUUUU....TIFUL" submitted February 27, 2005

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Musical Background: beginner
Music Style: all
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Overall: This is a great guitar. I am a beginner with friends who have been playing for a while. They all love it and tend to play my guitar over theirs. It's got great action and a warm sound. Buy it.. I did and have never looked back. My only complaint is that the tuning machines don't mount flush against the front of the head but it doesn't seem to affect the quality of the guitar or sound and they are easily replaceable.
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"Great guitar for the Buck." submitted July 8, 2006

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Music Style: country, rock
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Sound: this acoustic has a great sound for the price for me i just wanted one to mess around on because i mostly play electric but im starting to like acoustic alot more once i bought this thing. It sounds good pluged in to my behringer 2x12. Feature: The electronics are basic but what can u expect for this price range. these electronics work just fine. It dosent have buit in tuner like the expensive ones do but u dont really need it Ease of Use: just like any other guitar either plug it in and play or leave it unpluged. Sounds great both ways Quality: i have yet to find something wrong with it. The only thing i did was lower the bridge but thats just what i like. This product is very reliable for the price. iv had mine 2 years and there isnt a thing wrong with it. Value: this is a great value for this guitar for a beginner or intermediate guitar player. Manufacturer Support: i didnt have to use it dont plan on it The Wow Factor: it looks better in person. i like the cut out so u can reach thoes high fretts. Sexy guitar Overall: i will keep this product for along time it plays as good as the day i bought it so theres no need to upgrade. Buy this guitar
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"Overall its excellent" submitted June 30, 2006

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Music Style: rock, country
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Feature: Amplifying sound only works well on G, B, and E strings. But I rarely use this feature. Quality: Great guitar. Value: It works great for my needs. The Wow Factor: Love the all-black sex appeal. Overall: I may never need to buy another guitar, I just play for my friends and family as a hobby.
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Takamine Jasmine ES31C Customer Review submitted February 11, 2006

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Sound: Sounds good for an entry level guitar Quality: great quality for the price, not compared to higher level guitars, but like i said,for the price it can't be beat. Value: geat value, low price and a good guitar
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"The sound and usability are both good. Unless my problem is an isolated one this would be a great guitar" submitted July 26, 2009

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Music Style: Country soft rock
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Quality: I have a small problem with my Jasmine by Takamine - the bridge for some reason cracked and is now lifting away from the body of the guitar. I would like to know where I can get a new bridge and where I can get it attached properly. Manufacturer Support: I am trying to get the bridge issue resolved.
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Takamine Jasmine ES31C Customer Review submitted February 24, 2005

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Musical Background: active musician
Music Style: emo, hardcore, screamo, christian, rock
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Sound: this guitar is perfect for my type of music. Feature: i like the on board tuner. Quality: must i say it again? perfect. Value: yes Manufacturer Support: i love takamine. The Wow Factor: WOAH, sexy! Overall: this guitar is perfect for emo music.
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"best guitar ever made" submitted May 26, 2004

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Sound: crisp clean sound Feature: it diddent come with any accessories but you cant beat the price Quality: best made sturdy Value: worth its shelf price Manufacturer Support: really nice people and good shipping and handling The Wow Factor: girls go nuts for this guitar Overall: i will be satisfied for at least 15 years
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