Members strummer1 Posted November 24, 2008 Members Share Posted November 24, 2008 I bought this Japanese D-35 copy and wonder if anyone here has ever heard of this model. It's not a Takimine, but TAKA. Abalone top trim, 3 pc back,etc...I'm looking for any history of this maker so if you have any info I'd appreciate hearing from you.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daklander Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 Yes, I have actually seen one, a TAKA guitar, in a pawn shop. I did not pick it up, but it's likely an Asian, PacRim knock off and could well be spotty in quality, from really good to absolute trash. Value is probably subject to it's worth to you in a one on one basis but probably no more of a collector value than, say, a Ventura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted November 25, 2008 Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 well I`m not gonna pass judgement before playing one, been surprised too often by old MIJ guitars. First I`ve heard of Taka so can`t say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strummer1 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 25, 2008 It has a suprisingly good tone for a laminated braz rosewood,solid spruce copy.I'd say it's about 35-40 years old.Sure would like to find some more out about it though.As far as worth, who cares? It's all about tone, and this one has it in spades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted November 26, 2008 Members Share Posted November 26, 2008 well at that time there were literally dozens of brand name guitars made in Japan, probably not that many factories but it seems the factories that were in operation were very busy. Theres a good chance you may never find out more, but if by a stroke of luck somebody else has one you might. Old MIJs are not always easy to research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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