You are looking at a fine and rare luthiery work of Ichiyanagi family. This No. 35 was hand-built in 2014 in Japan by Kazuo and his son Kunihiko using finest tonewoods.
If you were to order this model today you would get on a wait list for about 6 month and pay $2700 upfront plus shipping and duty.
Ichiyanagi name unquestionably stands among the esteemed ranks of Japan's elite luthiers. Kunihiko was studying guitar building under his father Kazuo from the early 1980s. They work together in their workshop in Kani, north west of Nagoya City.
Kazuo started as an independent luthier in mid 1960s when he was just 27. In those years he was mostly associated with Fernandes Co, where he was responsible for design and production of classical guitar lineup from 1969 until 1990. During that time, he was making a limited number of guitars under his own label. His top model was No. 300 for 300,000 yen, which was the equivalent to the price of a Kohno No. 30 of the era (his highest model also). Presently, both Kazuo and Kunihiko continue to operate their workshop, where they meticulously craft classical guitars of the highest quality. They maintain a commitment to delivering exceptional craftsmanship in each instrument they create. Kunihiko is managing the shop nowadays as Kazuo is getting close to retirement.
Currently Ichiyanagi family signature guitars are sold in Japan for prices between $5000 (Indian Rosewood b/s) and $10000USD (figured Brazilian Rosewood b/s).
The overall condition of this guitar is excellent. It is free from any structural flaws.
The top and back exhibit a few light scratches and superficial dents, with only a handful being noticeable.
The neck is perfectly straight, the fingerboard is well-maintained, and the frets remain in excellent condition. The original tuners function flawlessly.
Specs.
Top: High grade Solid German Spruce
Finish: Shellac
Back / Sides Indian Rosewood
Neck: Honduras Mahogany, Natural Bone Nut
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Rosewood, Natural Bone Saddle
Scale Length: 650 mm
Nut Width: 52 mm
Case: Rokkoman SuperLight Semi-hard
