A very nice hand-built Ramirez copy from the Fernandes Workshop in Tokyo, Japan.
Amazing value for the money.
Condition This instrument is in very good used condition with some dings and scratches but nothing major.
The bridge has been professionally repaired and works perfectly. There is minimal fretwear.
Specs. Top: Solid Spruce
Bracing: Fan
Back / Sides: Indian Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
String Length: 650 mm
Nut width: 52 mm
Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.25 mm
Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.6 mm
Comes with a hard case
Some history on Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars.
From the late 1960s Japanese luthiers produced guitars of exceptional quality. These skilled craftsmen typically ran small shops, employing a handful of master builders who were often trained in Spain or under Spanish master builders in Japan. During this period, bans on certain types of wood were not yet in place, allowing luthiers to source high-quality wood for their creations. Although these guitars are considered a bargain in today's market, finding top-quality Japanese classical guitars from this era can be challenging, and restrictions on exporting certain types of wood make them even more difficult to obtain. Similar guitars built with comparable materials today would cost significantly more due to the scarcity or complete bans on certain types of wood. Most of those talented luthiers from the 70s and 80s are now retired or have passed away.
