{"product_id":"1970s-fernandes-w-200-vintage-mij-japan-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar","title":"1970s Fernandes W-200 Vintage MIJ Japan Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVintage 1970s Fernandes W-200 acoustic guitar, made in Japan.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-200 is an early Fernandes dreadnought from the company's 1970s Japanese production. It features a spruce top, rosewood back and sides, mahogany\/nato-family neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, multi-ply body binding, and the distinctive early Fernandes headstock logo. Period\/model references list the W-200 at ¥20,000 when new. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has just been cleaned, restrung, and professionally set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the guitar is in \u003cstrong\u003eFair condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. It shows plenty of cosmetic wear from age and use, including scratches, dings, finish wear, hardware oxidation, and wear around the edges of the body. There is also an area of heavier wear\/damage along the edge of the back, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost importantly, the bridge is lifting in the center.\u003c\/strong\u003e This can be clearly seen in the photos and is the primary reason we have rated the guitar Fair rather than Good. The guitar is currently strung and playable, but the bridge should be considered something that may require repair or regluing in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets rate approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing moderate wear but with plenty of usable life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck and headstock show normal cosmetic wear for their age, and the tuners show some oxidation but are functioning properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very cool early Fernandes acoustic with attractive figured back and sides and plenty of vintage Japanese character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.25“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.69“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 7.8\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .1“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 4lbs 10oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 5.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fernandes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230534226284,"sku":"UNI-246","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC02050.jpg?v=1787331765","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/1970s-fernandes-w-200-vintage-mij-japan-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}