{"title":"Classical Guitars","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage and new classical guitars\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kurosawa-concert-guitar-model-no-1","title":"Kurosawa Concert Guitar Model No. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurosawa Concert Classical Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Japan circa 1968\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a concert guitar so it's nice and loud, with pronounced basses and lyrical trebles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian rosewood back and side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood fretboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has some normal signs of wear due to its age but is overall in excellent condition. Please see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has an interesting background. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI bought this guitar off a young guy who was doing some handyman job at an old lady's house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was asked to clean out her house. There was an old guitar in the corner in one of the rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe asked her if he could have it. She said yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few years later he decided to sell it and listed it on gumtree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI rang up and he said he wasn't home but the guitar is on the porch of his house and it was guarded by his huge dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI went to his house, summoned the courage to face a huge barking dog, had a look at the guitar and knew I found a treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovid19 hit and like many schools I had to shut doors.  I started selling my guitar collection to make ends meet, so I listed this guitar and many others on eBay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day I received a message:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"Hi, just thought you might like some background on the Kurasawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was owned by a guitarist in Shepparton who used to play it live on the local radio station 3SR, in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI bought it from his widow and learned to play the guitar on it around 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy teacher, Paul Wookey was always very impressed with the instrument, and when I progressed to a Martin steel-string, I sold it to a backyard dealer near Frankston, or down the Peninsula somewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a beautiful instrument, certainly one I would have kept, but it had to go to finance the Martin.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar certainly had a colourful history and had been through many hands.  This has helped shape its sound.  I can with certainty that this guitar has a soul, and you can hear it from its true tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33917145186440,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/image_e28e9b02-8b3d-4535-9860-53f806405643.jpg?v=1589350038"},{"product_id":"giannini-awnm1-vintage-classical-guitar","title":"Giannini AWNM1 Vintage Classical Guitar","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiannini AWNM1 Vintage Classical Guitar 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Brazil in 1975\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Spruce Top from the Madeira Islands off the coast of West Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack and sides are Brazilian Jaracanda which was listed an endangered species so logging of this timber has been banned since 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fretboard is made of Brazilian Pau Ferro which is very hard, probably harder than ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive headstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with the local Brazilian tonewood except for the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a beautiful sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow action easy to play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare to find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn near new condition as seen in the photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small size is comfortable and is perfect for people with small hands or children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhancements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've reshaped the braces to make the guitar more resonant and increase the sustain. The guitar is very loud for its small size. It's probably the loudest parlour size guitar in my collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe action is set at medium which allows for maximum volume with no buzzing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strings are premium D'Addario High Tension Carbon Strings which gives extra shimmer on the trebles and deep clear basses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Watch the demo video for this guitar in the photos section. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33917177200776,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/image_ad01d301-b117-49c8-9a28-cea988d812da.jpg?v=1622189068"},{"product_id":"kodaira-ast-60-classical-guitar","title":"Kodaira AST-60 Classical Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful guitar, one of the best in my collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-end Artist Model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid Spurce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack and side: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Nato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcase included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33917627302024,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/image_11835494-1b16-4518-a96b-7e481ba9aa6c.jpg?v=1589354514"},{"product_id":"takamine-no-8-classical-guitar","title":"TAKAMINE NO.8 CLASSICAL GUITAR (1999)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTakamine No.8 Classical Guitar 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat a wonderful guitar!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAngelic sounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn immaculate condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Takamine No.8 is the second top guitar in the Takamine lineup just after the No.10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can tell the difference when you pick it up. It is built to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI've tuned the harmonic cedar top to the closest note which was an A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a well-balanced instrument, not overly loud but very clear in both the basses and trebles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere's something magical in its tone, it's almost like a tube microphone sounding guitar rather than a condenser microphone sounding guitar, this is for those who know the difference between the 2 types of microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf I was to describe the sound of this guitar I would say it's like a beautiful photo with a vignette around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI think it's best I made a video and upload it on youtube for you to see and hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI am pleased and proud to say this guitar sound magical and can rival guitar in the $10,000 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: High Grade AAAA Solid Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Solid Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale: 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut width: 51 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts action is set to 3.5 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1 with very little extra room on the saddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping is about $60 Australia wide. For international buyers please contact me for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39266723889288,"sku":"","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/B7B10006-0BB7-400B-9D65-81C2EBD8858A.jpg?v=1614952906"},{"product_id":"takamine-no-5-classical-guitar-2000","title":"TAKAMINE NO.5 CLASSICAL GUITAR 2000","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTakamine No.5 Vintage Classical Guitar made in Japan in 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is one of the best Takamine No. 5 in stock. It's in pristine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a beautiful guitar with an amazing sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's very loud, has plenty of projection yet clear sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a delight to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA true concert guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is one of the best sounding models in the Takamine line up. It has a higher tonewood grade than current models and it sounds much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have enhanced this guitar and spend a great amount of time tuning the braces to make the guitar more resonant. I have also balanced to sound and gave it deeper and clear basses, and smooth clear trebles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have also tuned the solid cedar top to the note of G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI am pleased and proud to say this guitar sound magical and can rival guitar in the $8,000 - $10,000 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Takamine No.30 and No.5 are the most popular ones in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have customers coming from interstate, some even bring their own guitars to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey all walk out with one of my guitars :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: Solid Cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides: Indian Rosewood Double-plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Laminated” is not a suitable word for Japanese made guitars. These \"laminates\" were made from 2 layers of solid wood glued together with natural resins. The Japanese perfected this technique so well these double-plates were as good as solid woods and far more resistant to cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale 653 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth at Nut: 51mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts action is set to 3.5 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1 with very little extra room on the saddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping is about $60 Australia wide. For international buyers please contact me for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease check out the video.  The guitar in the video is also  Takamne NO.5. The only difference is that this guitar has the original tuning machines and rosewood fingerboard.  Everything else is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39266734309512,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/50E0E508-4B45-42C0-8F8C-009C63B3D055.jpg?v=1614953199"},{"product_id":"takamine-no-30-classical-guitar-1987","title":"TAKAMINE NO.30 CLASSICAL GUITAR 1987","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Takamine No.30 is a wonderful guitar. Made in 1987 in Japan Takamine's own workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is one of the best sounding models in the Takamine line up. Some No.30 guitars (like this particular one) sound better than the higher grade guitar like the model No.5, No.6, and No.8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have enhanced this guitar and spent a great amount of time tuning the braces to make the guitar more resonant. I have also balanced to sound and gave it deeper and clear basses, and smooth clear trebles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have also tuned the solid cedar top to the note of A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI am pleased and proud to say this guitar sound magical and can rival guitar in the $8,000 - $10,000 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Takamine No.30 and No.5 are the most popular ones in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have customers coming from interstate, some even bring their own guitars to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey all walk out with one of my guitars :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: Solid Cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides: Indian Rosewood Double-plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Laminated” is not a suitable word for Japanese made guitars. These \"laminates\" were made from 2 layers of solid wood glued together with natural resins. The Japanese perfected this technique so well that these double-plates were as good as solid woods and far more resistant to cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth at Nut: 51.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts action is set to 3.5 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1 with very little extra room on the saddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping is about $60 Australia wide. For international buyers please contact me for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39266736144520,"sku":"","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/2CE1E1AD-F0EA-40B1-A8FB-04E8376ACC2C.jpg?v=1614953301"},{"product_id":"ryoji-matsuoka-m20-classical-guitar","title":"RYOJI MATSUOKA M20 CLASSICAL GUITAR","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Matsuoka M20 Classical Guitar was made on an autumn day in Japan, precisely on Thursday 03\/11\/1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor some reason, the M20 remains one of my all-time favorites. It's loud, clear and it sings in the upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was originally being sold for 20,000 yen when the yearly average income of a college graduate was about $110,000 yen which is about 10 weeks' wage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI've put a lot of work into this guitar to make it sound wonderful. I will make a video and upload it on youtube for you to see and hear. If I forget, please message to make the video for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe M20 was part of the Concert series and was handmade by Ryoji Matsuoka and his family in Nagoya. It was made for the domestic market and that why there are so few on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: Solid Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Rosewood “double-plates”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Laminated” is not a suitable word for Japanese made guitars. These \"laminates\" were made from 2 layers of solid wood glued together with natural resins. The Japanese perfected this technique so well these double-plates were as good as solid woods and far more resistant to cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut width: 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale: 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe action is set to 3.50 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1, with some extra room left on the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping is about $60 Australia wide. For international buyers please contact me for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39266742829192,"sku":"","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/18F2A362-BBC4-4D4C-AE5F-5863C1074F4C.jpg?v=1614953547"},{"product_id":"morris-g-201-classical-guitar-1974","title":"MORRIS G-201 CLASSICAL GUITAR (1974)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMorris G-201 Classical Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan in 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original price back then was just over 20,000 Japanese yen, which was equivalent to 4 months the average wage of a Japanese worker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery clean, sweet, well balanced and resonating notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSides and Back: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge \u0026amp; Fingerboard: Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Morris Guitars company has been building quality handcrafted instruments in Nagano, Japan for a long time. Mr Toshio Moridaira, the founder, was the first distributor in Japan to carry both Fender and Gibson lines. In 1964, due to his working relationship with Gibson, Mr Moridaira was able to visit the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan. An employee at Gibson nicknamed him “Mori” at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1967, he founded the Morris Guitars company. He named it Morris, taken from the nickname given to him a while back. Morris produced copies of dreadnought and small jumbo models based on Martin and Gibson designs. Since then, Morris Guitars have enjoyed an outstanding reputation in Japan and other countries for making high-quality guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping cost $60 Australia wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39266757771400,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/MorrisG20101.png?v=1614954362"},{"product_id":"admira-solista-classical-guitar","title":"ADMIRA SOLISTA CLASSICAL GUITAR","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdmira Guitar Classic Solid Cedar Top SOLISTA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Admira Guitar Classic Solid Cedar Top SOLISTA is a high standard model, made in Spain by true craftsmen, using quality wood, offering a great level and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eit's an amazing guitar with professional specs yet very affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSolid Cedar top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelected Sapelly back and sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrican Mahogany neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRosewood fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold plated Lyre machine heads\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39270477987976,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/admira01.jpg?v=1627216505"},{"product_id":"john-calace-g120-classical-guitar","title":"RAFFAELE CALACE G120 CLASSICAL GUITAR","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a wonderful Calace classical guitar from the late 1960s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRafaele Calace was an Italian mandolin, lute and guitar player, as well as being a very well-known composer in the early 20th century. His father and uncle build the Calace instruments from their workshop in Naples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalace toured Japan at the beginning of the 20th century and introduced the mandolin and other string instruments to the Japanese audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese audience was so fascinated by these new instruments that the Calace family could not keep up with the demand for their instruments.  Hoshino Gakki who previously bought the rights from Salvador Ibanez to make copies of the Ibanez guitars also bought the rights to make one to one copy of the Calace instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis guitar is in fantastic condition despite its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has sign minor signs of wear as seen in the photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe top is laminate spruce with only ONE brace under the bridge (ladder bracing). This design allows the top to move more freely to produce a wider dynamic range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis guitar has a nicely balanced tone typical of 1960s classical guitars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard: Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale length: 645mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut width: 50mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction: 2.0mm on the first string and 2.5mm on the 6th string at the 12th fret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeel free to come to try it out or ask any questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact me for shipping cost. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39274116907144,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/calace01.png?v=1615182174"},{"product_id":"morris-m-15-classical-guitar-2009","title":"MORRIS M-15 CLASSICAL GUITAR 1970","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMorris M-15 Classical Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Made in Japan in 1970\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs most Morris classical guitars this one was most likely to be made by Matsuoka Guitars.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a solid spruce top\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRosewood back and sides\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRosewood bridge and fingerboard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMahogany neck\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe guitar has a balanced tone with bright tops and deep basses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe back has a crack that has been professionally repaired. This does not affect the sound in any way.  Please refer to the photos.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe action is low, approximately 3.5mm on the 6th string and 3.0mm on the first string at the 12th fret.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease feel free to ask for more info.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are welcome to come to try it out if you are in the area.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39274160455816,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/MorrisM-1501.png?v=1615183160"},{"product_id":"hashimoto-c30-handmade-classical-guitar-1979","title":"Hashimoto C30 Handmade Classical Guitar (1979)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKazuo Hashimoto was a master luthier in Japan during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. This was one of the last few guitars he made.  His guitars are highly valued and sort after worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar original price was $30,000 yen, which was about 2 months wage for the average person and 6 months wage for a newly graduate, back in the time.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is in fantastic condition.  And It sounds better than it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid High-Grade Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack and Sides: Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard: Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale length: 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony re-enforced 5-piece neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction set at 3.5mm on E6 and 3.0mm on E1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39338810966152,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/IMG_53342.jpg?v=1618314797"},{"product_id":"kawai-g-180-hand-made-classical-guitar","title":"Kawai G-180 Hand Made Classical Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eKawai Musical Instruments Co was established in 1886, they are known for their pianos, grand pianos, and electronic keyboard.  Up to the 1970s, they were also making classical guitars and acoustic guitars.  Most of the guitars found on the secondhand market are of low quality and geared towards beginners.  However, Kawai's workshops were producing luxurious high-end instruments targeting professional\/concert instrumentalists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they were little known for their guitars, Kawai priced their guitars lowering than other companies, offering great value for money at higher quality and specs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKawai focused on making pianos from the late 1970s, so guitars like this are very hard to come by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is in amazing condition, like new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is loud and very responsive. It has great note separation and very lyrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a thick neck so it will be straight in years to come, it's also good for people with larger hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: High-Grade Solid Cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack and Sides: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard: Ebonised Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 65mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 51.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction: 3.5mm at E6 and 3.0mm at E1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39338825875592,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/IMG_53662.jpg?v=1618317262"},{"product_id":"shinano-sc-25-hnadmade-concert-guitar-1951","title":"Shinano SC-25 Handmade Concert Classical Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeizo Shinano was a very skilled Master Luthier and founded Shinano Guitar Factory in the mid1960s. He has earned my deepest respect for his guitars. The (GS) Grand Shinano and SC series were very high-grade guitars. Models made by this factory in the 1960s were introductory (models 13 to 43) intermediate (53 to 63) and high end (73 through 93). Models like Shinano 73 (all solid woods Spruce. Indian Rosewood), Shinano 83 (solid Spruce top, solid Brazilian Rosewood Back) and Shinano 93 (all solid woods with Spruce\/BR) are greatly respected by Japanese players and considered as concert guitars. By the late1960s\/the early 1970s the labelling system of Shinano guitars changed to SC and GS models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis guitar was made in 1976 before he opened his factory.  The original warranty sticker from Rokkomann Music Store confirms the date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original price of this guitar was 25,000 yen back in 1976 when the average income was 118,000 per year (about 12 weeks wage).  This gives you an idea of the value of the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wonderful guitar, worthy of the \"Concert\" title. It gives a warm and brilliant sound so rich compared to many guitars in my collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnfortunately, time has had its effect on this guitar.  The top dried and matured beautifully, however it has a small crack which I have fixed pretty well.  I have attached a bamboo cleat on the inside along the whole length of the crack to make sure it has been fixed for good.  Bamboo is also very flexible and is used to make reeds for woodwind instruments such as the clarinet and the oboe, so it will re-enforce the top without taking away its flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe clear coat is also showing signs of aging.  It has yellow patches throughout the body especially the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormally I would strip the clear coat off and refinish the whole guitar, but given the fact that it was made in 1976 (45 years old), I wanted to guitar to show its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGiven the fact that this guitar is the oldest Shinano I've ever seen and it's a concert grade guitar, I would price it at $3500-$4000 if it wasn't for the repaired crack on the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you are willing to ignore the esthetics you can't get a value for this guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: Solid spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSides and back: Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany with rosewood reinforcement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFretboard: Ebonised Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale:650mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut width: 52mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAction: 3.0mm on E1 and 3.5mm on E6 at 12th fret.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39338960650376,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/IMG_53492.jpg?v=1618320845"},{"product_id":"matsuoka-no-30-handmade-classical-guitar-1976","title":"Ryoji Matsuoka No.30 Handmade classical Guitar (1976)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is \u003cstrong\u003estunning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have nicknamed it \"\u003cstrong\u003eIl Moro\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (the dark one in Italian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a look at the photos first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has dark stripes on both sides of the top (I call them the wings), the saddle and matching the nut are made out of black ebony, the tuners have black rollers, and button, while the machinery is golden with a black background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has deep basses and very clear and sweet trebles.  It produces a beautiful tone to match its looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes.with the original warranty registration card from 1976!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid Spruce \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack and sides: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard: Ebonised Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction set at 3.5mm at E6 and 3.00 at E1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39339008589960,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/IMG_53832.jpg?v=1618368967"},{"product_id":"ryoji-matsuoka-m50-handmade-classical-guitar-1981","title":"Ryoji Matsuoka M50 Handmade Classical Guitar (1981)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the best guitars in my collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a performer's guitar.  I have set the action to 3.75mm on E6 to get a wider dynamic range and 2.75mm on E1 for fast playing on the treble strings.  The standard string setup is 3.5mm on E6 and 3.0mm on E1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is lower in model number compared to the M70, M80 and M140, it is a much higher grade in terms of sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso featuring professional tuners for precise and smooth tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful guitar, it produces deep and defined basses and sweet and crystal clear trebles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is a dream...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have several of these guitars in stock. They are rated and priced according to their sound properties.  Please check them out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39340140265608,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/A2B558A6-50FA-4ECF-88A0-144E52984953.jpg?v=1621419173"},{"product_id":"ryoji-matsuoka-m50-classical-guitar-2000","title":"Ryoji Matsuoka M50 Classical Guitar (2000)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Matsuoka M50 is one of my all-time favourites whether it was made in the 1970s or up to 2013 before the factory moved to China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar was made in 2000 when the factory was still small and made by a select number of luthiers in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tone is characteristic of an M50 which is well balanced with deep defined basses and crystal clear trebles.  This is very different from the model that follows it, the M60 which is lighter in construction and has a warmer sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has some signs of wear but it's in fantastic conditions overall.  Please refer to the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack and sides: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard: Ebonised Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction: 3.5mm on E6 and 3.0mm on E1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39340212289672,"sku":"","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/IMG_52672.jpg?v=1618389357"},{"product_id":"eichi-kodaira-luthier-model-e500-concert-classical-guitar-1974","title":"Eichi Kodaira Luthier model E500 Concert Classical Guitar 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful Concert Guitar was handmade by Eich Kodaira in 1974 in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEichi Kodaira was a long time associate of Masaru Matano, another renowned Japanese luthier.  Together they will go on to establish the Asturias guitars brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is in amazing condition despite some clouding of the clear coat as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar was top of the range in Kodaira's range.  The original price was 50,000 yen.  It was a very expensive guitar considering the average annual income was 70,000 yen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is very loud, it has a very warm sound yet sweet and resonant, with lots of overtones.  With a great amount of sustain, this guitar sings at the slightest touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: High-Grade Solid Spruce \/shellac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Brazilian Rosewood Double plate\/ lacquer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Spanish Cedar with ebony Reinforcement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard: Well Ebonized Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut width 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent action set to about 3.50 mm under E6 and 3.0 mm under E1 with still extra room on the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar will be shipped in a brand new foam hard shell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not hesitate to ask questions or for sound demos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39379673677960,"sku":"","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/EichiKodairaLuthiermodelE500ConcertClassicalGuitar-NeilTa01.jpg?v=1629203240"},{"product_id":"eichi-kodaira-ecole-e300-concert-classical-guitar","title":"Eichi Kodaira Ecole E300 Concert Classical Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcole E300 Classical Concert Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful Classical Concert Guitar by the master luthier Eichi Kodaira.  Made in Japan in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was a luxurious guitar at the time and it was the second model from the top after the E500.  Please check my other listing for the E500.  Also, take a look at the headstock and the beautiful tonewood pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has a crystal clear tone, with sweet bright trebles and metallic basses with lots of overtones.  It also has exceptional clarity and note separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck has had a crack, but it has been repaired and refinished with a clear coat, undetectable by touch.  This has no effect on the sound or playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a brand new foam hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: High-Grade Solid Spruce with Ramirez bracing and supporting ring of wood glued underneath sound-hole\/lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack and Sides: Indian Rosewood \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Spanish Cedar with Rosewood reinforcement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard: Ebonized Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut width: 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eString action is approximately 3.50mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1 with plenty of extra room on the saddle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39387682963592,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/F9941189-B4F0-4B3F-9F70-C1EF69FB19C9.jpg?v=1621343863"},{"product_id":"masao-koga-400-handmade-classical-concert-guitar-1974","title":"Masao Koga 400 Handmade Classical Concert Guitar 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasao Koga Handmade Grand Concert Classical Guitar 1974\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the top model in the Koga lineup.  Unlike most Koga guitars which were made by Zen-On Gakki, this model was most likely made by Ryoji Matsuoka.  Noticeable is the headstock.  It has all the characteristics and features of the top of the range Matsuoka concert guitar model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt plays wonderfully.  The action is superb and easy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tone is loud and clear.  beautiful sweet treble and deep clear basses with plenty of sustain and projection.  This is one of the best guitars in my collection.  It's a regrettable sale s it's very hard to come by, I have never seen another one of these on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWikipedia.org\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMasao Koga\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003cspan title=\"Japanese-language text\" lang=\"ja\"\u003e古賀 政男\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ci title=\"Hepburn transliteration\" lang=\"ja-Latn\"\u003eKoga Masao\u003c\/i\u003e, November 18, 1904 – July 25, 1978)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a Japanese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Composer\"\u003ecomposer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Guitarist\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Guitarist\"\u003eguitarist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eknown for creating melodies, and a pioneer of Japanese popular music. He was regarded as a notable figure for establishing the genre\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca title=\"Enka\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Enka\"\u003eenka\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, though Koga considered that he was a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ryūkōka\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ry%C5%ABk%C5%8Dka\"\u003eryūkōka\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomposer.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-koga_1-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Masao_Koga#cite_note-koga-1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe wrote numerous songs for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ichiro Fujiyama\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ichiro_Fujiyama\"\u003eIchiro Fujiyama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hibari Misora\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hibari_Misora\"\u003eHibari Misora\u003c\/a\u003e, and his work has been featured in various films, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Come See the Paradise\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Come_See_the_Paradise\"\u003eCome See the Paradise\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Memoirs of a Geisha (film)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Memoirs_of_a_Geisha_(film)\"\u003eMemoirs of a Geisha\u003c\/a\u003e. He was the first president of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Japan Composer's Association\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan_Composer%27s_Association\"\u003eJapan Composer's Association\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom 1958 to 1978. A museum was built in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shibuya, Tokyo\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shibuya,_Tokyo\"\u003eShibuya\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto honor his achievements, and visitors to the Koga Masao Museum of Music\u003cspan\u003e (\u003cspan title=\"Japanese-language text\" lang=\"ja\"\u003e古賀政男音楽博物館\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ci title=\"Hepburn transliteration\" lang=\"ja-Latn\"\u003eKoga Masao Ongaku Hakubutsukan\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare able to view exhibits, and memorabilia featuring his work.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Masao_Koga#cite_note-2\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt comes with a brand new foam hard case.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: High-Grade Spruce \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: High-Grade Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard: (Solid) Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut width: 51.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eString action is set to approximately 3.50 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1 with extra room on the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39387698495624,"sku":"","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/0FFDFAE6-AE05-49BA-A2BF-AFAF79853F1B.jpg?v=1621346052"},{"product_id":"yamaha-gc-5-hideyuki-ezaki-1979-handmade-grand-concert-classical-guitar","title":"YAMAHA GC-5 (Hideyuki Ezaki) 1979 – Handmade Grand Concert Classical Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful grand concert guitar was made by the master luthier Hideyuki Ezaki.  Leo Brouwer, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiegfried Behrend, and Stephen Rak \u003c\/span\u003eare among the well known classical guitarists who have owned and played a guitar made by Ezaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEzaki was sent to Spain to learn the art of making classical guitars from Ferrer and Hernandez for over 3 years.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEzaki also made guitars for Hernadez y Aguado, some retailing for over $25,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is very easy to play.  It has a wonderful tone.  The trebles are lyrical and sweet.  The basses are deep and warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar had a hairline crack on the outer layer of the top.  It has been professionally repaired. It is just a matter of cosmetics and it does not affect the tone in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally this guitar would easily fetch $3600 (if you can find one made by Ezaki), but because of the small surface crack, I am selling it for half the price.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with the original archtop Yamaha hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to ask questions or sound demos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39388777087112,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/08940149-E3D7-4253-8E73-BA54844F977D.jpg?v=1621421358"},{"product_id":"zen-on-classical-guitar-model-no-85","title":"Zen-On Classical Guitar Model No. 85 (1966)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a perfect example of how good the Japanese were at making \"laminate top\" guitars in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminate is not a proper word to describe the properties of the harmonic top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike modern \"western\" laminate tops with are made from 3 layers sandwiched together at 90 degrees with the thickest layer in the middle and positioned at 90 degrees to the strings, the Japanese used 2 very thin layers of solid tonewood glued together at zero degrees, meaning the fibres for both layer run parallel to the length of the strings.  The result is the very loud dynamics and almost as many overtones as a single layer of solid wood.  It is like a double top guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have also reshaped the braces to make the guitar even more resonant and responsive to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has a few signs of normal wear due to its age. But overall it's in wonderful condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39388784590984,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/78E0BE93-1138-42FC-ACD6-1FD638D8B932.jpg?v=1621422514"},{"product_id":"zen-on-cm-300-minstrel-folk-guitar-1953","title":"Zen-On CM-300 Minstrel Folk Guitar 1953","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zen-On Minstrel guitar is a folk classical guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the shape of a classical guitar but the bracings are that of an acoustic steel-string guitar.  It can be used for both nylon strings and steel strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest are the arch motive on the headstock and on the fingerboard at the soundhole resembling a minstrel's hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saddle also features an interesting design.  The saddle is fastened to the bridge by a wooden wedge which allows for intonation adjustment if you wanted to use steel strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action can also be adjusted by sliding the saddle up and down along the slot in the bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful tuners with orange-rose button fit in with the overall design of the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has a wonderful and unique sound.  It's a cross between a classical guitar and a steel-string guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is a collector's item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is extremely rare. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd It's in fantastic condition for a 68 years old guitar!!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39388792651912,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/9E72F425-ADA5-4AEC-9E88-58289980251D.jpg?v=1621424141"},{"product_id":"di-giorgio-signorina-no-16-classical-guitar-handmade-in-brazil","title":"Di Giorgio Signorina No.16 Classical Guitar Handmade in Brazil 1997","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful guitar handmade in Brazil in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is slightly smaller to fit children or people with small stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck has also been shaved off to make it even more accessible to people with small hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Brazilian rosewood back and sides, and binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand engraved headstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful smooth tuners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39388794683528,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/E4FAD7C5-F1BC-4844-961E-5C5F66A803A2.jpg?v=1621425643"},{"product_id":"takamine-no-5-classical-guitar-1991","title":"TAKAMINE NO.5 CLASSICAL GUITAR 1991","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful guitar; and one of the most sort after in my collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's got a wonderful tone.  You may also see my other listings of this same guitar for $2500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, this guitar has more signs of wear compared to other of the same model.  It had a small crack which has been repaired.  Please refer to photo number 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to all the cosmetic shortcomings, I am selling it at a fraction of the other guitars of the same model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't mind a few scratches when you may want to consider this guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are in Melbourne, Australia, I invite you to come to try it out.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe video is the sound demo of another guitar of the same model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: Solid Cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides: Indian Rosewood Double-plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale 650 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth at Nut: 51mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts action is set to approximately 3.5 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1 with very little extra room on the saddle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping is about $60 Australia wide. For international buyers please contact me for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39388806217864,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/FB3FF188-90C7-44A7-9D48-978320FAF41E.jpg?v=1621427279"},{"product_id":"ryoji-matsuoka-no-20-handmade-classical-guitar-1975","title":"RYOJI MATSUOKA NO.20 HANDMADE CLASSICAL GUITAR 1975","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Matsuoka No.20 Classical Guitar was made in Japan, on Saturday 07\/12\/1974 as shown on the hill of the neck, but it was labelled as made in 1975 on the paper label, I guess the luthier took some time off over Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModel No.20 was renamed as M20 after 1975.  Generally, No.20 is of a higher grade compared to the later M20 guitars due to depreciation and rising material cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was originally being sold for 20,000 yen when the yearly average income of a college graduate was about $100,000 yen which is about 10-12 weeks' wage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of my all-time favourites, the No.20 is loud, clear on the upper register, and deep in the bass range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe braces have been modified to be more flexible and responsive to achieve a wider dynamic range and more sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere's only one small mark on the top which has been sealed and levelled with the original finish.  This has no effect on the enhanced sound following the upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe N0.20 was part of the Concert series and was handmade by Ryoji Matsuoka and his family in Nagoya. It was made for the domestic market and that is why there are so few on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have several M20 in stock. This one is the best sounding out of them all. This particular model was renamed M50 to reflect its tone quality. No wonder it sounds the best out of all the M20 guitars in stock. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39395183820936,"sku":"","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/63948995-4288-4751-9FCE-AFC99B886332.jpg?v=1621924175"},{"product_id":"yamaha-g-80a-classical-guitar-made-in-japan-1964-custom","title":"Yamaha G-80A Classical Guitar made in Japan 1964 Custom","description":"\u003cp\u003eYamaha G-80A classical guitar custom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful early guitar Yamaha made before scaling their productions.  Compared to its 1970s counterparts it is more responsive, maybe thanks to its ultra-thin and lightweight yet durable clear finish which allows for the instrument to vibrate and resonate more freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have re-tuned the braces to make the guitar even more resonant.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oval sound port on the side of the guitar allows the high frequency to exit the body of the guitar giving a more balanced sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39395244703880,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/975D1107-2573-4220-84DC-1C9886381A0A.jpg?v=1621926019"},{"product_id":"aria-a553-flamenco-classical-guitar-1976","title":"Aria A553 Flamenco\/Classical Guitar 1976 (custom)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful Flamenco\/Classical guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan in 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Spruce top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Flamed maple back and side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Mahogany neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ebonised rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rosewood bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Elliptical sound port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- New scratch plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- New tuning machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has a wonderful sound.  Please check out the attached video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39424582910088,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/2B946C4D-D4C3-492F-AEE0-9CC0FDC8EE24.jpg?v=1623924651"},{"product_id":"ryoji-matsuoka-no-25","title":"Ryoji Matsuoka No.25 Classical Guitar (1975)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful guitar was handmade and signed by the master luthier himself in 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original price was 25,000 yen in 1975 when the annual average annual income was about 68,000 yen, which is was a substantial amount back in the days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is part of the concert series. The same guitar was re-labelled as No.30 in 1976, As No.40 in the late 1970s, as M50 in the 1980s, and M60 in the 1990s. This No.25 is a much higher grade than the higher grade made later in the '80s and '90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Matsuoka guitars in my collection, this guitar has been selected and further enhanced by myself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar offers a wonderful tone: tight basses and clear super sweet trebles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a few signs of wear due to its age but overall in wonderful condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Indian Rosewood “double-plates”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Laminated” is not a suitable word for Japanese made guitars. These \"laminates\" were made from 2 layers of solid wood glued together with natural resins. The Japanese perfected this technique so well these double-plates were as good as solid woods and far more resistant to cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard: Ebonized Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut width: 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action is set to 3.50 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1, with some extra room left on the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is about $60 Australia wide. For international buyers please contact me for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check out the video of the same guitar model.  This guitar is in better condition than the one in the video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39424588742792,"sku":"","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/1E9FD64A-46C6-4827-A373-66D1F33BB097.jpg?v=1623907328"},{"product_id":"takamine-no-8-classical-guitar-1","title":"Takamine No.8 Classical Guitar (1985) custom","description":"\u003cp\u003eTakamine No.8 Classical Guitar 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a wonderful guitar!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelic sounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn immaculate condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takamine No.8 is the second top guitar in the Takamine lineup just after the No.10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can tell the difference when you pick it up. It is built to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've tuned the harmonic cedar top to the closest note which was a G. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a well-balanced instrument, loud, with very clear in both the basses and trebles thanks to the enhanced top and the custom sound port on the side  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something magical in its tone, it's almost like a tube microphone sounding guitar rather than a condenser microphone sounding guitar, this is for those who know the difference between the 2 types of microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf I was to describe the sound of this guitar I would say it's like a beautiful photo with a vignette around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am pleased and proud to say this guitar sound magical and can rival guitar in the $10,000 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Top: High-Grade AAAA Solid Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Solid Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut width: 51 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom work: - enhanced braces for more dynamic response and sustain \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- custom sound port for better harmonic \u0026amp; tonal  output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts action is set to 3.5 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1 with very little extra room on the saddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is about $60 Australia wide. For international buyers please contact me for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39424589463688,"sku":"","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/B9375825-247F-4D28-B4F3-2E706A25FA04.jpg?v=1623907499"},{"product_id":"tamura-p45-handmade-classical-guitar","title":"Tamura P45 Handmade Ramirez Style Concert Classical Guitar (1974)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis guitar was made in 1974 by master luthier Hiroshi Tamura, who together with his brother Mitsuru, learnt the art of making guitars in Spain in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1960s the Tamura brothers opened a workshop in Kochi, and started making guitars which rivalled the Spanish made guitars.  They won numerous awards, some say even more than Masaru Kohno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tamura brothers made a small number of guitars each month. They took their time to make these high-end guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar was $45,000 Japanese Yen back in the days when the basic salary was about 70,000 Yen a year.  That's a whopping 8 months wage before tax!  If you put that in context to today's wage and think of how much you would earn in 8 months, it will give you an idea of how valuable this guitar is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tamura brothers passed away in the mid-1980s. 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Models like Shinano 73 (all solid woods Spruce. Indian Rosewood), Shinano 83 (solid Spruce top, solid Brazilian Rosewood Back) and Shinano 93 (all solid woods with Spruce\/BR) are greatly respected by Japanese players and considered as concert guitars. 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Please check out my other M30 guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar even higher grade than the 1990's Takamine No5 and No.6 in terms of sound, projection and tone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have enhanced the bracing to bring out its full potential and tuned the solid spruce top to the note of G#.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is now even more resonant, loud and rich in overtones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has a few superficial marks on the top but has been refinished and are under a clear coat.  Please refer to the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid spruce (very high grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFretboard: Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle: Bone \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut width:52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale length: 652mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine Heads: Genuine golden tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction: 3.0mm on the 1st string and 3.5mm on the 6th string at the 12th fret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to ask for more information or for shipping to your country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Ta Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39565676085384,"sku":"","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3733\/2872\/products\/RyojiMatsuokaM30ClassicalGuitar1978-NeilTa01.jpg?v=1633758426"},{"product_id":"ryoji-matsuoka-m30-handmade-classical-guitar-1983","title":"Ryoji Matsuoka M30 Handmade Classical Guitar (1983)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRyoji Matsuoka M30 Handmade classical Guitar (1983)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis guitar was completed on Tuesday 13\/12\/1983 in Nagoya, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt belongs the to concert series, and it is an amazing work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have enhanced the bracing and tuned the top to G, making it more resonant and significantly louder than the original guitar especially in the keys of G, Em, C, Eb etc. Harmonics and overtones are also improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's will beat guitars in the $3000-$4000 range.  I can say this as my customers bring along their guitars to compare before buying one of my guitars, so these are their opinions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid spruce (very high grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack \u0026amp; 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He has earned my deepest respect for his guitars. The (GS) Grand Shinano and SC series were very high-grade guitars. Models made by this factory in the 1960s were introductory (models 13 to 43) intermediate (53 to 63) and high end (73 through 93). Models like Shinano 73(all solid woods Spruce. Indian Rosewood), Shinano 83 (solid Spruce top, solid Brazilian Rosewood Back) and Shinano 93 (all solid woods with Spruce\/BR) are greatly respected by Japanese players and considered as concert guitars. By the late1960s\/the early 1970s the labelling system of Shinano guitars changed to SC and GS models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original price was 10,000 Japanese yen which at the time was 4-5 weeks worth of wage for the average Japanese person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe guitar is in great condition as you can see from the photos. There are some expected minor signs of wear due to its age, but none will affect its wonderful tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have restored it and enhanced the braces making it very resonant with deep clear basses and crystalline trebles. 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He has earned my deepest respect for his guitars. The (GS) Grand Shinano and SC series were very high-grade guitars. Models made by this factory in the 1960s were introductory (models 13 to 43) intermediate (53 to 63) and high end (73 through 93). Models like Shinano 73(all solid woods Spruce. Indian Rosewood), Shinano 83 (solid Spruce top, solid Brazilian Rosewood Back) and Shinano 93 (all solid woods with Spruce\/BR) are greatly respected by Japanese players and considered as concert guitars. By the late1960s\/the early 1970s the labelling system of Shinano guitars changed to SC and GS models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original price was 20,000 Japanese yen which at the time was 8-10 weeks worth of wage for the average Japanese person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe guitar is in great condition as you can see from the photos. 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