I recently purchased the Takamine G after being disappointed with a higher end hollow body electric. Did the cash in trade out, and am quite pleased with the Takamine. Tuned it up, and played it right out of the box. The acoustic sound is a little on the treble, twangy end, not as deep, or with the volume of the dreadnoughts, but the electric is crisp, loud, clear, and a pleasure to fire up. I could have a played a gig the first night I had this guitar. Controls are simple, and straightforward, and the look is nice. The neck may be a bit narrow for some who like a wider neck, but the close action is easy on the fingers. I may get a set up down the way, but certainly not needed at all at this point. Strings/action is close, with no buzz, and may replace the strings after a few weeks. I own some nice guitars, as well as pawn shop specials, this is a good deal for the money, and even got a hard shell case for this keeper.

You can't find a better guitar for the money. Beautiful instrument with a very nice sound. Would rather play this than my Martin D-41. You won't be disappointed.

This is a amazing guitar, comes with plug in capabilities, on board tuner, and a overall great sound. First off this guitar is beautiful with the mother of pearl outlining and dots this guitar is a beauty. Next the strings are amazing it comes with great quality amazing sound (they're heavier strings then most). Most importantly THIS GUITAR SOUNDS UNBELIEVABLE this is easily comparable to a Martin No doubt if this guitar is in you budget you must buy it.

This guitar is really good. It has a nice sound acoustic or plugged in. The back and sides look really pretty when you look at them just right. The whole guitar except the fretboard is clear coated, so it should last for a while.

I purchased this guitar the other day, and so far, I have no regrets about this purchase. The guitar looks and plays like a dream, although I think I might get the action lowered a little.

I like the finish of the body and neck especially. I don't like the glossy/painted finishes of some guitars. The 'natural' finish provides less friction on the next while playing, and generally feels nicer to me.

I haven't had a chance to use this plugged in extensively in a live situation, but from what I have experimented with, its plugged in sound is more than suitable for my needs. I almost went with an Ovation, as one of my needs was a guitar to play in my band, but I discovered I can't really sit down with Ovations without them slipping off. This guitar fit the bill very nicely. Recommended!