{"product_id":"masaru-kohno-no-10-1974-jgc-0186","title":"Masaru Kohno No. 10 1974 Handmade Japan w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful handmade 1974 Masaru Kohno classical guitar built in Tokyo, Japan. Kohno guitars are among the most respected Japanese classical instruments ever produced, and this early example has the warm, articulate response and craftsmanship that made his instruments internationally sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guitar was recently professionally serviced and plays great with comfortable action measuring approximately 3mm at the 12th fret on both E strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTone is rich and balanced with excellent note separation, strong projection, and the dry, mature character you would expect from a well-aged vintage concert classical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, the guitar shows honest vintage wear throughout including scratches, dings, finish wear, and general playwear consistent with age. There is visible finish wear on the treble side of the soundhole along with scattered dents and marks across the top and body. Overall it presents very well for a 50+ year old handmade instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides have a beautiful dark grain pattern, and the instrument retains the elegant traditional Kohno aesthetic throughout. Includes original style hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur local luthier, Charles Dick, repaired the bridge. When we got the Kohno, the front part of the wood was missing so he matched the wood and repaired the front with the new piece. You would never notice it if you weren't looking for it, but I tried to capture a good shot of it in the above photos.\u003cbr\u003eCharles also made a new heel cap for the back that matches perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is Kohno's later years so it's the 660mm scale length with that nice boomy sound you would expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe also installed new high quality Gotoh tuners as seen in the above photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 660mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 53.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 9.8\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (6th): 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1700grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 7.5\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - G3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masaru Kohno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047272403308,"sku":"JGC-0186","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/b83109c1-9721-4feb-91d4-eedf6de6d87f.jpg?v=1784430328","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/masaru-kohno-no-10-1974-jgc-0186","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}