What kind of business is Takamine running?

[j***@gmail.com]

I am at my wits end!! I have a Takamine Classical (CP132SC) with
AccurAcoustic electronics. The electronics module is down ( white noise ,
lots of loud popping etc.) The instrument is only 2 years old and altho it
is guaranteed for life , the electronics module is not. My local dealer
can't repair it because Takamine does'nt sell the parts. I can send it back
to Japan but there is a minimum of twelve months on repairs. I can buy a new
module for around $300.00 but dealers around the country can't even get
Takamine on the phone to order one. I am a professional musician. I feed my
family with the tools of my trade. I deeply regret the purchase of this
"Takamine" instrument. I urge anyone considering doing business with this
kind of organization (dis organization ) to think twice!! I would have
e-mailed the company to vent my anger but they hide behind their dealers
over the net and offer no direct access.
Hear the ailing CP132SC in better days at www.inkwrite.com
Robert Inkenbrandt

I am compelled to add a new post.
I have owned a Takamine acoustic for close to three years. Within the first month I realized the action was getting higher. It turns out the front plate and bridge were weak and were bowing. I finally got a local Takamine service dealer to get a RMA from KMC music and I paid $95.00 to ship it to Connecticut.
They determine they would replace it with a new guitar of lesser value. I eventually agreed and was waiting for a response. When I did not receive one I called. They told me they no longer were working with Takamine. And that Takamine came in and took out all of their guitars out of KMC.
KMC said they would return my guitar but I already spend $95.00 and all this time so I contacted Takamine via email. No response in a week and a half.
What kind of Company is this? Does anyone have an answer. I thought the Japanese were reputable people but it does not appear to be so.

[Nil]

Post by j***@gmail.com
I am compelled to add a new post.

More than 15 years after the original message!?!

Post by j***@gmail.com
I have owned a Takamine acoustic for close to three years. Within
the first month I realized the action was getting higher. It turns
out the front plate and bridge were weak and were bowing. I
finally got a local Takamine service dealer to get a RMA from KMC
music and I paid $95.00 to ship it to Connecticut. They determine
they would replace it with a new guitar of lesser value. I
eventually agreed and was waiting for a response. When I did not
receive one I called. They told me they no longer were working
with Takamine. And that Takamine came in and took out all of their
guitars out of KMC. KMC said they would return my guitar but I
already spend $95.00 and all this time so I contacted Takamine via
email. No response in a week and a half. What kind of Company is
this? Does anyone have an answer. I thought the Japanese were
reputable people but it does not appear to be so.

So, due to your one problem with one company, you choose to denigrate a
country's entire population? Would you like to drop a bomb on them,
too?

[gtr]

Post by Nil

Post by j***@gmail.com
I am compelled to add a new post.

More than 15 years after the original message!?!

He's been busy.

Post by Nil

Post by j***@gmail.com
I have owned a Takamine acoustic for close to three years. Within
the first month I realized the action was getting higher. It turns
out the front plate and bridge were weak and were bowing. I
finally got a local Takamine service dealer to get a RMA from KMC
music and I paid $95.00 to ship it to Connecticut. They determine
they would replace it with a new guitar of lesser value. I
eventually agreed and was waiting for a response. When I did not
receive one I called. They told me they no longer were working
with Takamine. And that Takamine came in and took out all of their
guitars out of KMC. KMC said they would return my guitar but I
already spend $95.00 and all this time so I contacted Takamine via
email. No response in a week and a half. What kind of Company is
this? Does anyone have an answer. I thought the Japanese were
reputable people but it does not appear to be so.

So, due to your one problem with one company, you choose to denigrate a
country's entire population? Would you like to drop a bomb on them,
too?

I have a Takamine CP132SC as well, I got it around 1995. Still plays
great, electronics work well. I keep it hanging on the wall all year
round with no humidifiers nor nothing. So at least they made ONE real
good guitar!

[don hindenach]

On Thu, 5 Mar 2015 15:58:49 -0800

Post by gtr

Post by Nil

Post by j***@gmail.com
I am compelled to add a new post.

More than 15 years after the original message!?!

He's been busy.

yeah, and he has to be in the gym in 26 minutes (obscure fark reference)

[hank alrich]

Post by don hindenach
On Thu, 5 Mar 2015 15:58:49 -0800

Post by gtr

Post by Nil

Post by j***@gmail.com
I am compelled to add a new post.

More than 15 years after the original message!?!

He's been busy.

yeah, and he has to be in the gym in 26 minutes (obscure fark reference)

Thanks. Hadn't been there in years.

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