{"product_id":"takamine-8f-uni-202","title":"1982 Takamine 8F Classical Guitar – MIJ – Project \/ Structural Cracks – As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a 1982 Takamine 8F classical guitar, handcrafted in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an early Japanese-made Takamine classical and is being sold strictly as a \u003cstrong\u003eproject instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e due to significant structural issues.\u003c\/p\u003e What You’re Getting: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModel: 8F\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear: 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal tuners appear present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRosewood bridge and traditional Takamine rosette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Condition (Please Read Carefully): \u003cp\u003eThis guitar has \u003cstrong\u003emultiple structural cracks in the top\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong crack running from lower bout toward the bridge area\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrack extending from the soundhole downward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparation and finish damage around the rosette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional surface checking and finish wear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrently \u003cstrong\u003eno strings installed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisible cosmetic wear and aging throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of the structural cracking, this guitar should be purchased as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA luthier repair project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA restoration candidate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA parts donor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr a learning\/refinishing platform\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is being sold \u003cstrong\u003eas pictured, as-is, no returns on structural condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not currently in playable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes case but the top is detached from the bottom so it’s in rough condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 52.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 8.5\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1554grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 4\/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) - PA-10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takamine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047268929900,"sku":"UNI-202","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/jgc-uni-202-01.jpg?v=1784518204","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/takamine-8f-uni-202","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}