Comments | Here’s a Masaru Kohno Special classical guitar from 1988. The ‘Special’ model was previously known as the ‘No. 50’ and at the top of the Kohno range.
Born in Osaka, Japan, Masaru Kohno studied under Arcángel Fernández in Madrid, Spain from 1960. By 1967, he was winning world-level guitar building competitions. Known for very high quality workmanship, materials and tone, this is an excellent example of Kohno’s work. |
Serial Number | RA 0702 stamped on heel block. Signed and dated 1988 by Masaru Kohno. |
Pricing | $6,999.00 CAD with case. |
Neck | Spanish Cypress neck with ebony stiffeners. Unbound ebony fingerboard; 660mm scale length and 52mm nut width. |
Frets | Original frets with negligible wear. |
Body | Spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood back, sides, and headplate. |
Finish | Gloss lacquer finish in good condition, just a few marks here and there. |
Hardware/electronics | Rogers tuners, bone nut and saddle. |
Playability/Action | Plays very well and speaks loudly and clearly. |
Case | Original brown hardhsell case included. |
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