{"product_id":"tokai-ce-300-uni-223","title":"Tokai Cat’s Eyes CE-300 Vintage MIJ Acoustic Guitar w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a vintage Tokai Cat’s Eyes CE-300 acoustic guitar made in Japan by Tokai Gakki. These Cat’s Eyes acoustics have developed a strong reputation among MIJ enthusiasts for their excellent craftsmanship and impressive Martin-inspired construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example features a classic dreadnought body with a beautifully aged spruce top and dark rosewood back and sides. The wood grain on the back is especially striking in person. It has the warm, balanced tone you’d expect from a well-aged Japanese acoustic with plenty of projection and a dry vintage character that records very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust cleaned, restrung, and professionally set up with low action. Plays comfortably up and down the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a finish crack on the top of the guitar as shown in the photos. Importantly, the crack appears to only be in the finish and does not go into the wood itself. Structurally the guitar is solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, the guitar shows normal vintage wear throughout including small scratches, dings, finish wear, and patina on the hardware consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes vintage hard case shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA very cool vintage Tokai acoustic with great woods, tasteful appointments, and the kind of build quality that made late-70s\/early-80s Japanese acoustics so respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Low comfortable action \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Finish crack on top (finish only, not into wood) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Normal vintage cosmetic wear throughout \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Structurally solid \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Includes hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 25.25“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1.69“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 9.8\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (6th): 4\/64“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): 4\/64“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4lbs 10oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 7.5\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSound 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-9-1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047272534380,"sku":"UNI-223","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/4df48819-74ab-463b-a232-6185a0f4a5e7.jpg?v=1784430334","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/tokai-ce-300-uni-223","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}