{"product_id":"ryoji-matsuoka-no-30f-flamenco-blanca-guitar-japan-1977-solid-cedar-and-cypress","title":"Ryoji Matsuoka No 30F Flamenco Blanca Guitar Japan 1977 Solid Cedar and Cypress","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nice Ramirez copy, handmade and signed by Master Luthier Ryoji Matsuoka in 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally refinished due to original finish deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Matsuoka No 30F offers impressive volume and beautiful tonality, far better than similar guitars currently sold for $2000+. The basses are deep, with a great deal of overtones. The trebles are clear and bright. It has impressive sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Condition \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is basically in mint condition. There is no visible damage or fretwear. The finish on the body has been completely removed and new finish applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Specs. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Top: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Solid Cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Back \/ Sides: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Cypress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Finish \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Polyurethane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Neck: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Mahogany, Natural Bone Nut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Fingerboard: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Bridge: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Rosewood, Natural Bone Saddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Scale Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Nut width: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 52 \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (1st): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 3.25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (6th): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Comes with padded soft case \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Some more history of Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryoji Matsuoka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44602817085533,"sku":"rev-90792454","price":925.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/6111\/1645\/files\/oiaf3f9zmnua2asytjki.jpg?v=1783880713","url":"https:\/\/guitareum.com\/products\/ryoji-matsuoka-no-30f-flamenco-blanca-guitar-japan-1977-solid-cedar-and-cypress","provider":"Guitareum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}