Vintage 1982 Takamine F-370S, made in Japan during Takamine’s highly regarded lawsuit-era period.

The F-370S is one of Takamine’s classic Martin D-28-inspired dreadnoughts and is increasingly desirable among players and collectors of vintage Japanese acoustics.

This example features a solid spruce top and beautifully figured Brazilian Rosewood laminate back and sides. The back is especially striking, with strong bookmatched figuring and a decorative center strip.

The guitar is otherwise original, with the only modification being the addition of a piezo pickup, making it more versatile for live or amplified use while preserving its vintage character.

Features include:

  • Model: F-370S
  • Made in Japan
  • Dated April 1982
  • Solid spruce top
  • Brazilian rosewood laminate back and sides
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • Dreadnought body
  • Vintage Takamine script logo
  • Martin-style square headstock
  • Beautiful bookmatched back
  • Added piezo pickup
  • Otherwise original

The guitar shows very minor cosmetic wear and presents very well for an instrument over 40 years old.

I bought this guitar from Manny's Music Store in NYC in 1982 for my sister who literally never played it. This is why it's in excellent condition.

These early Takamines are known for excellent tone, strong build quality, and vintage Japanese craftsmanship.


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ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • F-370S
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1982
Made In
  • Japan
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Pickup
  • Internal Piezo Pickup
String Type
  • Steel
Back Material
  • Laminated Hardwood
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Top Material
  • Spruce
Scale Length
  • 25.4"
Sides Material
  • Laminated Hardwood
Nut Width
  • 1.6875"
Active Preamp
  • No

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