Tama guitars
- ️Paul Carroll
- ️Tue Apr 11 2023
Tama guitars
Tama guitars were made from at least from 1971.
Update 16 Nov 22 “a 1971 Tama guitar catalog that explains that P behind the model number means special Plywood TOP, and S behind the model number means spruce Solid TOP, so it’s NOT about the backs and sides of the guitars!” [Source: Gemberbier comments below].
They break down into two series:
First, a range of medium-quality Martin-dread inspired guitars including 12-strings, most with laminated spruce tops, some solid (unusual), most with lots of plastic pearl. Sold via the Ibanez catalog in Japan as a separate line. Most peghead logos were a vertical ‘TAMA’, in the old CF Martin style.
Distributed in the US by Chesbro Music Company of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Second: a similar but higher-quality series made roughly 1977-79, all with solid mahogany or rosewood (‘jacaranda’ in catalog) backs/sides, solid spruce tops, ebony fingerboards/bridges, plus wider headstocks with a single abalone ‘T’ logo.
In 1980 these guitars were absorbed into the Ibanez acoustic line and renamed the Artwood Series …[Source: Acoustic Guitar Forum]
Best Tama guitar resource
Guitar catalogs
see Tamadrums
Images eBay:
This guitar from ebay 2017 claims to be a 1974 made Grand Concert
Image reverb.com
