About James Koontz Expertise Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Amplifiers, Most anything Music related... Also most anything related to security, Fire and access control, as well as CCTV system.
Experience 20 years as a sound engineer, part time luthier, and general all around technical dude for many local bands. One of which was fairly large in the 80's and 90's with multiple recordings, and was the opening act for David Allen Coe, as well as got a nashville recording opportunity. The band disbanded before making it mainstream.
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Education/Credentials I have 20 years experience, some electrical college experience. Studied Law, philosophy, and theology.
Awards and Honors well, too many to listm and none worth much more than a paperweight to hold down the ones that are on paper.
Expert: James Koontz Date: 10/24/2007 Subject: Takamine
Question I have an old Takamine acoustic I've had since probably 1977-78. There is no model number on it, only a serial number. How can I find out what model this is and also where I can get a replacement tuner for it and maybe how much it is worth?
Thanks
Dave
Answer
You can take it to a Takamine Authorized Dealer, and they should be able to locate a suitable replacement tuner. They may be able to identify the model. Otherwise, you may be able to contact Takamine and they might be able to help you identify it. The tuner may be covered under warranty, THey have a limited Lifetime Warranty, Check with the dealer, THey can tell you more. Otherwise, Contact Kaman Music at the following:
Kaman Music Corporation
PO Box 507
Bloomfield, CT 06002-0507
www.kamanmusic.com
Kaman is very good about responding,and warranty repair is handled well, they dont just brush you off, they really do offer good customer service...
