{"product_id":"unbranded-classical-uni-180","title":"Vintage Japanese Handmade Classical Guitar c. 1960s–70s – Solid Top – Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage Japanese handmade classical guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, built circa the \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elate 1960s to early 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring an original \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehandwritten Japanese workshop label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e inside the body. These labels are typical of small Japanese luthier shops of the era and indicate hand construction rather than factory mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassical (nylon-string) guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional slotted headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal open-gear tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood bridge and fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, lightly built body typical of Japanese classicals from this period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with original hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition Notes (PLEASE READ):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge is lifting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, clearly visible in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor crack on the top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, currently unrepaired but appears stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical cosmetic wear throughout (checking, scratches, dings) consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck appears straight, and guitar remains structurally intact aside from the issues noted above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is being sold \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eas-is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and will \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erequire repair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e to be fully playable and structurally correct. Because of this, it is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA repair-savvy player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA luthier project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone familiar with vintage classical restorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy this guitar is still special:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese handmade classical guitars from this era are increasingly appreciated for their \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elight build, warm tone, and traditional Spanish-influenced construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Once properly repaired, this could be a very satisfying vintage classical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 51.6mm\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: 1462g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 6\/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-14\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047265882476,"sku":"UNI-180","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/jgc-uni-180-01.jpg?v=1784517878","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/unbranded-classical-uni-180","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}