{"product_id":"terada-no-800-uni-197","title":"Terada No. 800 Classical Guitar – Made in Japan – Vintage MIJ Nylon – w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage Japanese classical guitar built by Terada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, labeled \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Terada was one of the higher-quality Japanese workshops and built instruments for a number of respected brands, but also produced guitars under their own internal numbering system like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior label reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e第800号\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — “No. 800”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e火\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — “Hi” (often used as a workshop\/inspection mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e寺田 彦\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — \u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerada Hiko\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e (Terada workshop \/ maker name)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction-wise, this is a traditionally built classical with a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esolid spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erosewood back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (very typical of Terada-built nylon strings from this period). Fit and finish are clean, the neck is straight, frets are in good shape, and it plays evenly up the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTone is warm and balanced with good clarity on the trebles and a rounded low end. It’s responsive without being overly stiff, and it has that dry, mature sound you expect from a well-made older Japanese classical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, it’s in \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every good vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. There are light signs of use, but no cracks or structural issues noted. The guitar feels solid and well cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage hard shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, which shows wear but does its job and fits the guitar properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Chipboard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 645mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 50.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 9.5\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (6th): 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1714grams\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-4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047268503916,"sku":"UNI-197","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/jgc-uni-197-01.jpg?v=1784518131","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/terada-no-800-uni-197","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}