| A very comfortable playing shape, also known as the Grand Auditorium shape. | The most popular body shape of the past half century, the Dreadnought delivers a strong low end with plenty of volume. |
| The FXC is very close to the traditional Grand Concert proportions. Excellent feedback control with a true and warm acoustic tone. Also home to Takamine's New Yorker guitars. | The Jumbo excels as a rhythm guitar - big, meaty chords, plenty of volume and outstanding balance. |
| The Orchestra Model shape, with its strong lower midrange and versatile dynamics, is enjoying a resurgence. | |