{"product_id":"kuniyoshi-matsui-m-12-uni-3136542","title":"Kuniyoshi Matsui M-12 1987 Classical Guitar – Handbuilt in Japan – Solid Top – Original Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Kuniyoshi Matsui M-12 classical guitar, made in Tokyo, Japan. Matsui was a respected Japanese luthier, and these guitars are known for being very traditionally built, lightly braced, and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has a solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides. The top shows even grain and good aging, and the body has that warm, open tone you expect from a well-seasoned classical. The neck profile is comfortable and traditional, paired with a dark fingerboard and quality fretwork. Tuners are gold classical machines and function as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one is structurally solid. No cracks observed. The bridge is clean with no gap issues. Action is playable for a classical and in line with what you’d expect for a guitar of this era. Cosmetically, there are light signs of age and handling, but nothing out of the ordinary — overall very well kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original hard case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of mid-to-upper tier Japanese classical guitar building, and a solid option for someone looking for a vintage classical with character rather than a modern factory instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 52.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 9.8\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (6th): 3.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): 2.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1551grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 8.5\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - PA-9-1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kuniyoshi Matsui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047268831596,"sku":"UNI-3136542","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/jgc-uni-3136542-01.jpg?v=1784518512","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/kuniyoshi-matsui-m-12-uni-3136542","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}