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Description 1990 Masura Kohno Special Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm Features Model 1990 Masura Kohno Special Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm Condition Pre-Owned – very good condition, see below description and MP3 Scale 650mm Finish Lacquer Tuners Gotoh Premium 35G510 Series Tuning Machines Case Humicase Protege Hard Shell Case – Black, used, VG condition Tone Woods Top Select European Spruce Sides/Back Brazilian RW Ports None Neck Mahogany with Ebony inserts Truss Rod None Bridge Brazilian RW Head Plate Brazilian RW Fingerboard Ebony Binding Rosewoods and Maple Measurements Nut Width 51mm String Spacings 44mm-50mm-58mm at 1st fret – 12th – saddle Overall length 38 3/4″ Body length 19″ Upper bout 11 1/4″ Waist Width 9 1/2″ Lower bout 14 1/2″ Body depths 3 11/16″ & 3 13/16″ Weight 3lbs & 12 oz. Action 3.9mm to 3.5mm low to high E, 12th fret, un-fretted CITES Ineligible – Please read link to the left – International shipment is NOT available 1990 Masura Kohno Special Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm Comments: Just Arrived! A beautiful example of Masaru Kohno and his top of the line work with clear voices and powerful basses blending together for a more than pleasing classical experience. He was a very clean and precise builder, as evidenced by my internal inspection of the guitar. Very nice work. She’s easy to play with great action and setup. I cleaned her up, polished the frets, changed the strings and practiced with her all weekend. Enamored of this bold beautiful sound. Turns out the fretboard has a bit of a radius, lending more ease to the overall play. Traditional in her build and voice. A lovely guitar. This guitar dates more towards the end of his building career, thus some of his best work. Straight grained Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood. A master’s choice! Please note that Brazilian Rosewood is a premium wood, getting at least a $2500 premium just for the board itself, sometimes more at this time. This guitar in any other Rosewood is a $6K guitar. It is in excellent condition as well as sounding/playing like a dream. Under the lights, I can find nothing of note, except for some quite minor finger wear in and around the rosette, one small ding (see quadrant photos of the top) and some minor ticks on the soundboard. No doubt the guitar has been played, with other smallish marks around the back and sides, but for good reason. This is a player’s guitar, no doubt, she simply has to be played. I walked away from my practice sessions highly satisfied, looking back at the guitars, as I walked out of the gallery, saying, “Oh yah, baby, that’s a great guitar”. LOL Quadrant photos of the front and back were taken so that all can be seen clearly. ——- Additional information about Masaru Kohno Below is courtesy of Dave Tate “Masaru Kohno (1926-1998) is not only the most important luthier to emerge from Japan, but also one of the best worldwide. He was born in Mito City, Japan, and in 1948 he graduated from the Tokyo College of Arts and Crafts with a degree in woodcraft. It was during this time that he became interested in guitar construction, and in 1959 he traveled to Spain to learn the craft. Kohno apprenticed for six months at the workshop of Arcangel Fernandez, and although neither could speak a word of the other’s language, they managed to communicate. Kohno’s apprenticeship consisted mostly of sitting in the back of the shop and quietly–-but attentively–observing the master Fernandez at work. Kohno’s quiet learning paid off. Upon his return to Tokyo he established his own workshop and quickly gained recognition among Japanese guitarists. His international debut came in 1967, when he was awarded the Gold Medal at the Elizabeth’s Concourse International Guitar Building Competition in Belgium. On the judge’s panel were, among others, Ignacio Fleta, Robert Bouchet, Joaquin Rodrigo, and Alirio Diaz. Since then, many players of world renown have used Kohno guitars; among them are Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, and Sharon Isbin, to name a few.” Graham Wade writes in The Classical Guitar Complete History “A wide variety of recitalists have played his guitars, including Julian Bream, Vladimir Mikulka and John Mills. Both Sharon Isbin’s Classical Guitar Vol II: Bach, Britten, Brower and Martin Mysilveck’s Umlecky Portret Martina Msylivecka, (Panton, 1981) were recorded on Kohno guitars. Frederic Zigante is currently using a Kohno guitar in concert and on his recordings which include the complete guitar works of Villa-Lobos and Paganini. He is currently professor of guitar at the Conservatory of Trieste, Italy, and has concertizes over Europe, Japan and China. __________ Media MP3 Media – 231018-1990 Masura Kohno Special Spruce Brazilian RW 650mm – You can hear how great a guitar Masura built. Power, voice and play. Brilliant and evocative. https://www.savageclassical.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/231018-1990-Masura-Kohno-Special-Spruce-Brazilian-RW-650mm.mp3 __________ Shipping: Premium HSC is included in your purchase price. Your listed Price does NOT include Shipping to the 50US Please note that as a Global Statement for my site, for Tuning machines, Accessories, and most guitars, that Shipping is NOT Free any longer. Costs have gone up dramatically. Regardless of what or where you might read on the site, shipping is not free any longer. Choose the least expensive method, if available, or Expedited if you want them quicker. My apologies. Rich Please DO NOT Choose USPS Media Mail to ship a guitar or a Hard Shell Case – this shipping method is designed for Media, Books, CDS, DVDs, etc. Please choose FedEx Home or Ground Delivery or any Expedited Method. The more expensive a guitar, the more likely you should choose a 1 or 2 day method. It’s pure common sense, especially when it is too hot or too cold outside. I have added numerous options for you to choose the cost and method, including USPS Priority and Express, as well as FedEx options (we can substitute UPS for FedEx, simply indicate your preference in the Notes window at Check Out). Thank you! Very Important: International Clients, including Canada…Please note that we will NOT accept PayPal or any CC as payment. All transactions must be finalized with Bank Wire Transfers for any amount over $1000 USD. Please see our discussion found here and scroll down to Customs – Duty and International Shipping . Thank you! Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping. Packaging is professionally done within its hard-shell case. It is always preferred that you come to the Studio to play it and pick it up. -Rich Warranty: This classical guitar carries No Warranty from SCG as it is a pre-owned instrument. Please read my Return Policy Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me) Email me directly if you need more info: rich at savageclassical.com
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