{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-kansas-b-280-12-string-dreadnought-suzuki-violin-japan-w-hard-case","title":"Vintage 1970s Kansas B-280 12-String Dreadnought Suzuki Violin Japan w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eUp for grabs at the Japanese Guitar Company is a beautiful, late-1970s \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eKansas B-280 12-String Dreadnought\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. For players who know vintage MIJ acoustics, the Kansas line represents a golden era of production, individually manufactured by the world-renowned \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSuzuki Violin Co.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (鈴木バイオリン社) for the Kiwawa distribution house.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe B-280 was a premium tier model in the Kansas catalog, boasting high-end aesthetic details rarely found on standard export acoustics. The back features an jaw-dropping \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ethree-piece rosewood layout\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e separated by intricate decorative wood marquetry. The neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard adorned with premium \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003epearloid block inlays accented with abalone center triangles\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eTonally, this guitar delivers a massive, choral-like chime with a deep wood resonance and excellent projection. Because it was structurally over-built by violin luthiers, the top remains perfectly flat under full 12-string tension, offering fantastic action and structural stability.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage 12-string is in exceptional player's condition and has been thoroughly vetted:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFrets \u0026amp; Neck:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no visible fret wear across the board. The neck is straight and stable, playing beautifully up and down the neck.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBody \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The gloss finish has aged into a gorgeous amber patina. It displays a few very minor, light surface scuffs on the upper bass-side bout of the top (see photos). These are strictly cosmetic clear-coat marks and do not affect the wood or structural integrity.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCase:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a protective hard shell case for secure shipping and storage.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a highly articulate, premium-appointed vintage MIJ 12-string dreadnought that stands toe-to-toe with premium builds of the era, this Kansas B-280 is ready to track in the studio or head to the stage.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.5“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.89“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 10\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 5lbs 3oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - PA-9-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-60d3bc97-7fff-d1b5-2cd9-084f70c362ef\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kansas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54446133707116,"sku":"UNI-3192053","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC03698_55c2b651-866f-4aeb-b5a9-560ec87bcd30.jpg?v=1789826898","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/vintage-1970s-kansas-b-280-12-string-dreadnought-suzuki-violin-japan-w-hard-case","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}