Test Drive a Takamine and Receive a Free Leather Strap

Takamine invites players to experience the Hardest Working Guitar with the Takamine Test Drive retail promotion.

Those who visit a participating authorized Takamine dealer between May 1 and June 30, 2014 and “test drive” any Takamine acoustic/electric guitar can register to receive a free Takamine-branded leather guitar strap as a gift for trying out a Takamine instrument.

“Takamine guitars are known the world over as the Hardest Working Guitars, played on stages around the world by some of the biggest names in music,” said Dave Gonzalez, product manager for Takamine Guitars.

“This promotion allows players to see, feel and hear the rock-solid performance, exceptional playability and superior sound quality found in every Takamine, and they get a great free strap just for participating.”

For more details and official rules, and to find a participating authorized Takamine dealer near you, visit www.takamine.com/features/test-drive.

Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.

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