Jasmine

Jasmine

Also known as: Jasmine by Takamine, Jasmine Guitars

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Jasmine is a maker of entry-level acoustic guitars, originally introduced in the early 1990s by Japanese guitar manufacturer Takamine as a lower-cost sibling line. The brand was offered as an affordable step into the Takamine family, carrying the "Jasmine by Takamine" name for much of its early run before being distributed under the standalone Jasmine Guitars name by KMC Music, which also handl...

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Jasmine is a maker of entry-level acoustic guitars, originally introduced in the early 1990s by Japanese guitar manufacturer Takamine as a lower-cost sibling line. The brand was offered as an affordable step into the Takamine family, carrying the "Jasmine by Takamine" name for much of its early run before being distributed under the standalone Jasmine Guitars name by KMC Music, which also handles brands like Ovation, Adamas, and Applause. Production has shifted over the years from Japan to Korea and later to China.

The catalog centers on budget-friendly steel-string dreadnoughts, orchestra and auditorium models, classical/nylon-string guitars, and acoustic-electric variants. The long-running S-series — including the S35 dreadnought, the cutaway S34C, and various acoustic-electric versions like the S35C-E and ES-series — is the brand's most recognizable lineup, widely stocked at large retailers as a beginner and student instrument.

Jasmine is positioned squarely at new players and casual pickers rather than working pros, and it is better known for value and accessibility than for signature artist models or boutique craftsmanship. Reviews in player forums and guitar publications generally treat the line as a dependable first guitar, with the older Takamine-branded Jasmines from the 1990s occasionally singled out as particularly good examples of the price point.

Jasmine has 10 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Acoustic-Electric Guitars, Steel-string Acoustic Guitars, and Classical & Nylon-String Guitars. Their gear is featured by 1 artist, with the strongest followings in Electronic and Pop. Notable users include Jacob McDonnell.

Artists Who Use Jasmine

Jacob McDonnell uses 1 Jasmine product

Jacob McDonnell

Singer, Music Producer · Lucid Domino

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