Gear Demo: Tagima TW530, an amazing guitar for just $189?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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Gear Demo: Tagima TW530, an amazing guitar for just $189?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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4 жыл бұрын

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@fredhamilton1701 11 ай бұрын

A month ago I bought a TG-530 on a whim for $300 (guess I wanted to REALLY support my local music shop). Had never even heard of Tagima. Took it home and discovered I really loved it. More than my 28 year old PRS CE-22, more than any of my other guitars. Upgraded the pickups to Wilde Noisefree Strats (not because the originals sound bad, but because there is way too much 60Hz in my music room) and a Freeway Switch (for fun) and liked it even more. Wondered if I was putting too much $$$ into a cheap guitar, so went to music store and played more than 30 new and used Fender Strats up to $3000, and none of the necks felt as good (to me) as the Tagima. Next week I'm getting a new nut because the old one does look like a plastic piece of junk with bits of shaved plastic still hanging off it (not that it seems to matter to the sound or playability) and asking the luthier if I'm insane to keep sinking money into it. But I'm just blown away by how good this guitar feels and plays.

@hallisoncardoso4954 5 ай бұрын

HELLO. I'M FROM BRAZIL AND ALSO HAVE THE TAGIMA TG-530 TAGIMA IS A LEGENDARY BRAND HERE IN BRAZIL. NICE TO KNOW THAT IT IS BEING WELL ACCEPTED IN OTHER COUNTRIES

@brucemillar 2 ай бұрын

Who cares what others think or how much you spend ass long as it becomes the instrument you love & want. After all, it’s your money and your guitar.

@SiggyMe 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you on the hearing the difference. I use to sell professional stero equip from $300 to $10,000. To be fair to my consumers not my employers. I use to do the can you hear it test if they wanted to buy anything above $400. So we would do a blind test play randomly cheap than expensive. Most by far failed the test. So my point to them was if its for you and you can't hear the difference do you still want to buy the expensive one. Most people way over 90% said no and became repeat customers. One time a man and his wife came in and she wanted the most expensive we had at the time which was about 8K. Her husband was pushing back so we did the hearing test. Guess what she passed it twice and got the expensive one. Her husband felt good about it instead of feeling it was for nothing. He couldn't hear the difference 😎 Just a note I am neurologist and ears can fine, however the brain has to know the difference so don't draw conclusions about your ears. Done! Aside do you know if their neck pocket is standard size fender would like to switch it to a 24 3/4".

@DaniloJr 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my first Tagima back in 2004. Nice to see them reaching the big USA marketing. Cheers from Brazil. God bless!

@rogerioserra9912 2 жыл бұрын

Tagima is the surname of a Brazilian luthier born to Japanese parents, so the origin of the word is Japanese. In 1950, the Japanese constituted the fourth colony in Brazil in number of immigrants, with 10.6% of foreigners registered. Greetings from Brazil!

@victorformosa2825 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, loved your honesty about the pickups, the more I hear these guitars the better they sound, simply can not be knocked down at those prices.

@elderberry-hamster 4 жыл бұрын

Agree about importance of a quality amp. Also, with amp sims today, you can make most guitars sound freaking amazing. Good stuff.

@misterknightowlandco 3 жыл бұрын

100 percent right. A cheap guitar through an awesome amp sounds a million times better than an expensive guitar through a cheap amp. No doubt about it.

@grinningintheirface2685 4 жыл бұрын

I got my tagima t-635 back when you could find them on reverb for 169 bucks...now they are 345 dollars. Bone nut, 2 point trem, full size alder body, alnico pickups, neck cutaway for playing higher frets, split post tuners, rosewood or maple fingerboard, and sounds amazing. Blows away the squiers ive had, and you have to pay big bucks to get those features on fenders.

@pacothetaco556 4 жыл бұрын

I'm seriously looking at the 635 do you still have/like yours?

@rolandoperrin 3 жыл бұрын

Hello how is the neck on the 635 , slim like cv 60 or bigger? Thanks

@danielcoleman4807 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly right. At 10 minutes into the video you say most players can't hear the difference between ceramic and alnico ( better) pickups. I agree. I know players who claim to hear a difference between a plastic nut and bone. Maple fretboard versus rosewood? Some guys claim to hear a difference. Even a cable to plug in to the amp? Some pickers claim to hear a difference between cables and patch cords. I used to spend many dollars chasing tone. After 40 years of doing that I have come full circle. I keep my equipment all original. Every thing on my guitars is factory original. Engineers who design American made guitars know what they are doing.

@D-A-1776 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I like your bluntness someone finally says it. I played so much stuff and felt the same with pickups and high cost stuff. I just got the sunburst version of this guitar and through my setup sounds amazing

@richardbloxom3020 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine and it’s been one of the nicest I’ve played. TW 540

@scottcason9603 3 жыл бұрын

One thing that helps especially on a bridge pickup is to wire tone knob to it.

@messiaslimamessias9948 3 жыл бұрын

Tagima guitars made in China are already pretty cool, but those made in Brazil are even better. The company has been prioritizing and investing in quality for a long time, and at an excellent price and with excellent wood from Brazil .... it is an excellent business to acquire a Tagima.

@perfect7liberty 3 жыл бұрын

What model numbers are the Brazil made ones?

@messiaslimamessias9948 3 жыл бұрын

@@perfect7liberty Tagima "serie Brasil", has a sensational strato model "Stella", look on the internet about the models made in Brazil and with wood from this sensational country that in the hands of other US manufacturers are worth a fortune. Worth the investment because in the end it has quality for good prices.

@perfect7liberty 3 жыл бұрын

@@messiaslimamessias9948 : Thank you

@timleem3609 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. I think they sound really good. I have the TW61 Jazzmaster style guitar and I love it. This TG530 is my next buy I think. Thanks.

@plantedfood4901 6 ай бұрын

Nice review! Tagima is a japanese name. The company's creator is called Seizi Tagima, he is a Japanese immigrant.

@chrisrush3513 4 жыл бұрын

I dig it. I was hoping to have heard a tubescreamer type of overdrive on the neck or bridge pickups!

@Dom_nar 6 ай бұрын

OBRIGADO POR SER SINCERO E ELOGIAR ,UMA GUITARRA BRASILEIRA ,MESMO SENDO FEITA NA PORCARIA DA CHINA

@williampierini8207 4 жыл бұрын

Boa noite! Série Brasil (top) Tagima Stella, Tagima Jet Blues... (site Tagima)

@scottcummings8602 3 жыл бұрын

Does any Tagima owners or dealers have an accurate measurement on the fretboard radius? I've heard everything from 9.5" to 16." I probably would have bought a dozen of these by now if I knew.

@reinkyzer3235 2 жыл бұрын

I have the tg540 and i think the radius is 9.5

@DaniloJr 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Tagima Stella H3 (super strato) handmade in Brazil. The radius is 12''. Amazing instrument.

@fernandabocardi8027 2 жыл бұрын

Tagima ❤️🇧🇷

@scottcummings8602 3 жыл бұрын

For those of you who have owned or played one of these Tagima's..... are they MIM Fender comparable? Classic Vibe Squier level? Squier Affinity level? Thanks for your thoughts.

@AlexandreSchwarz 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought an used Tagima T-736s. My brother has a 1997 MIM Fender. The difference is enormous.

@Darkhalf0115 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Tagima 540. Better than my Squire Affinity. Comparable to Classic Vibe. Quality is amazing. So much value for the money.

@scottcummings8602 3 жыл бұрын

@@Darkhalf0115 --- Really? that's great information. I had no idea they were Classic Vibe comparable.

@DaniloJr 2 жыл бұрын

I own a Tagima Stella H3 handmade in Brazil. It's my second Tagima Brazil. First one was a JA1, signature model. They are much much more superior to Chinese Tagima ones. These Chinese ones are inferior to Mexican Fenders, IMO. Now, comparing Brazilian Tagimas with Mexican Fenders, I'd say that Tagimas have better finish and wood cuts (2 pieces body). I don't know nothing about Mexican Fenders hardware. Brazilian Tagimas have bone nut, medium jumbo frets, 2-point/pivot bridge, Tagima or NZaganin pickups, fretboard radius 12" (most of them). Let me tell about the models. -TW series. It's stands for Tagima Woodstock. These are all Chinese and the most cheap. -Then we have Classic models. These are based on some renowned classic guitars and early days Tagima models as well. Better than TW ones. -Brazil series. The Brazil handmade ones. Premium models. Better than Classic ones. -Jazz N Blues series and Signature series. Special ones. Some from China and some from Brazil.

@dragan4658 Жыл бұрын

MIM fenders are now $1129 Canadian. Ide like a cream coloured tele with three brass saddles with mint or cream pickguard. Do you sell something like that

@snakemont 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@mocotonio 4 жыл бұрын

The older models didn't use to have good quality control, the hardware and the finish on these guitars came a long way, and with some minor upgrades, they can play, hold tuning and sound really great.

@DaniloJr 2 жыл бұрын

Ainda bem que as coisas evoluem. Tagima evoluiu bastante depois que o luthier Márcio Zaganin assumiu o design e qualidade dos instrumentos. Tenho uma Tagima Stella H3 hand-made no Brasil. Guitarra excelente.

@gpaul856 4 жыл бұрын

How about the Tagima Classic Series T-635's? Do you have an opinion on them?

@DaniloJr 2 жыл бұрын

They have 3 main model series: TW, Classic, and Brazil. Classic series are better than TW series, and Brazil (premium ones) are better than Classic. So, T635 is better than any TW for sure. 👍

@helenapaloma2221 4 жыл бұрын

this or the tw 61?

@scottcummings8602 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone have a clue what the neck radius is on these? I'm having a hard time finding specs on this.

@chancemiller9340 4 жыл бұрын

I believe 9.5", but will know a but more tomorrow.

@scottcummings8602 3 жыл бұрын

@@chancemiller9340 -- Ever find out?

@TimO-wt9sz 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's some bold statements lol how can I order one to ontario canada that exact one your holding thanks tim from london ontario canada..thanks and great video

@JakeSavich 4 жыл бұрын

That’s coooool bro

@robertsparks3584 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you at that has these for 189.00

@anarcho1983 4 жыл бұрын

can you put a squier neck on it?

@ignacio3818 4 жыл бұрын

What does tw stand for?

@TheAcContreras 4 жыл бұрын

"The Woodstock" of The Woodstock series i think

@DaniloJr 2 жыл бұрын

Tagima Woodstock

@bigpapi2658 4 жыл бұрын

Better than Squire CV?

@erich191 4 жыл бұрын

Same level.

@grinningintheirface2685 4 жыл бұрын

Get the t-635 series instead of the 530 woodstock series. Bone nut, 2 point trem, full size alder body, alnico pickups, neck cutaway for playing higher frets, split post tuners, rosewood or maple fingerboard, and sounds amazing. Blows away the squiers ive had, be safe.

@jeffwinn673 3 жыл бұрын

@@grinningintheirface2685 I'm sure the T-635 is an upgrade but I think the point of the video is how good this guitar is for its price-point. I see where you got yours for $169 but as of today Reverb does not have a new one for less than $379 with free shipping. By comparison, you can still get the 530 for $199 with free shipping. I know because I bought mine a couple of months ago. On one hand, it is only $179 more to get the 635 but at the same time it is almost twice the price of the 530. I guess it just boils down to getting what you pay for. For me, I wanted a new strat-style guitar and after watching several of these reviews, the consensus seemed to be that this model is better than similarly prices Squires, Yamahas, etc. Using a different company for comparison, spending $175 more takes you from buying an Epiphone "Les Paul Junior" to getting a "Modern Studio" or a "Modern Classic Worn". That extra money completely changes your materials and hardware. Glad you love your 635. I love my 530 - for the price. It isn't the same as my Epiphone Les Paul Honeyburst or Ibanez RG450DX but it was also less than half the price of those. But if someone wants to pick up a Strat-style guitar and only spend $200, I don't think you can find a better value than the 530. And if they want to spend $379 - sounds like the 635 would be a great buy as well.

@Darkhalf0115 3 жыл бұрын

Comparable. How much more the t-635. Like a Fender? :)

@DaniloJr 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man! I'm reading your comments and thinking how much more expensive a guitar is here in Brazil. You guys are blessed to have access to great brands with much more ease. Cheers from Brazil. God bless!

@luisheraldez4083 4 жыл бұрын

Can these be purchased on amazon ??

@victorformosa2825 4 жыл бұрын

There is a company called lazada, they deliver worldwide wide, worth checking out.

@ebwoodkid13 3 жыл бұрын

I wish he would just be real though

@bmcgoo6027 2 жыл бұрын

It's a lovely guitar - I have one too. What I'd really like to watch is a guitar demo video where the (usually bearded) presenter doesn't play the same old same old same old same old same old boring boring distorted blues riff as fast as he can - just once. Let's hear something different.

@bytron2007 2 жыл бұрын

Heres me playing a telecaster tagima kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ns9oaJN_u5iqcnU.html

@bytron2007 2 жыл бұрын

Im taking it back and getting a MiM fender though. Not that i like it i think its a great guitar!!! Just wanna go with a slightly better version. Awesome guitar for the price it was 329 U.S dollars so they have gone way up in price.

@adansr79 Жыл бұрын

¿Fret size?

@marcoperilla9152 7 ай бұрын

22 frets

@caueonofri 4 жыл бұрын

weird how they are cheaper in the US than in Brazil LMAO

@gabrielramos5338 4 жыл бұрын

Pra eles chega por 189 doletas, e pra nós é 800 reais pra cima WTF

@caueonofri 4 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielramos5338 Sim, mesmo convertendo as moedas ainda sai mais barato lá. É a fábrica de impostos brasileira... Os instrumentos de entrada da Tagima são feitos na China, então são "importados"

@Adrian-uy7qo 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, why is everything cheaper in the USA

@fleisbester612 3 жыл бұрын

Pela cotação atual é mais barato no Brasil, achei por $142 dolares.

@simpatiko6392 3 жыл бұрын

3:57 tagima guitars in the US are made in China so no wonder why it's cheaper than the Brazil one's

@jamesmarkham7489 3 жыл бұрын

These days any properly set up decent instrument is good enough to gig and play forever. 1k-2k instruments are great but anything but necessary to play.

@susanbucket3400 4 жыл бұрын

Not even slightly close to the MIM Fenders

@kriswhite91 4 жыл бұрын

Agree, even the classic vibe doesn’t close to MIM Fenders. Just the pickups of the classic vibe are better.

@simpatiko6392 4 жыл бұрын

What is better?

@spencerhartman1384 4 жыл бұрын

Guitar tech from Tagima USA checking in. Let me know what we can do to increase the quality of our instruments. While we are very established in Brazil, we are fairly new to the US market, and community feedback is how we grow as a company. :)

@GrimYak 3 жыл бұрын

@@spencerhartman1384 dont worry about it. These people are just trying to justify their Fender with hundreds of dollars and this 189 can come close to it

@excessivity 3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are. Just got one. It’s killer.

@scott83074 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone cared about dive bombs after their 15th birthday?

@JohnnyHurbonConnections 3 ай бұрын

Made in China ?

@Bluesfree 4 жыл бұрын

This Brazililian brand use to make lot of cheap guitar. All are made in China of course, so just put name on and sell like Tagima or whatever name are ..just name..

@andreortizdecarvalho 4 жыл бұрын

It's a Japanese last name from the original craftsman (sounds something like Thajeema). Actually the brand still have a big part of their line made here in Brazil, with local woods. The finishing is outstanding, almost a custom shop and the pricing very good (around U$ 700,00 for top models).