{"product_id":"ryoji-matsuoka-early-handmade-model-late-1950-s-or-early-1960-s-jgc-0048","title":"Ryoji Matsuoka Early Handmade Model Late 1950’s or early 1960’s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very early, handmade model from master luthier Ryoji Matsuoka! Matsuoka is one of the most famous Japanese classical guitar builders and most of his guitars were produced in the 1970’s and 80’s when he was running a workshop. This guitar would have been built by Matsuoka himself and it bears his personal stamp on the Japanese language label. Features a solid top, mahogany neck, and Brazilian rosewood fretboard (no export). It has 7 fan braces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are two dings in the top that have been drop filled, leveled and polished. One string burn behind the bridge. The frets have been polished and the fretboard conditioned. The tuners have some light rust and appear original, fully functional.  New strings installed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase: vintage hard case, solid but has some vinyl peeling. \u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 645mm\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 51mm\u003cbr\u003eFret Life: 8\/10\u003cbr\u003eAction at 12F (1st): 3.25mm\u003cbr\u003eAction at 12F (6th): 3.75mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1678 grams\u003cbr\u003eOverall Condition: 8\/10\u003cbr\u003eRare Factor: 11 out of 10 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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) - G2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryoji Matsuoka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047232196972,"sku":"JGC-0048","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/pusgdqgdl6x6cpkzwc0g.jpg?v=1784429599","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/ryoji-matsuoka-early-handmade-model-late-1950-s-or-early-1960-s-jgc-0048","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}