A rare and beautiful concert guitar in excellent condition. Hand-built in Saitama, Japan.
One of the most skilled luthiers in Japan Shunsuke Yokoo was born in 1946. He studied guitar making with the famous Masaru Kohno in 1964. In 1967 he established his own Workshop - the Yokoo Guitar Studio.
Sadly, Shunsuke passed away in January 2023. His son Masato, who is also a prominent luthier, is in charge of the workshop today. The guitar has the tone and quality of a concert level instrument. Very good volume and sustain. The tone is balanced and rich.
Condition
The guitar is in excellent condition for an instrument that's 47 years old. There are signs of use such as scuffs and small dings here and there but nothing major. There was a crack in between the sound hole and the bridge along the stings that has been professionally repaired. (Seen picture 6). The lacquer finish has some discoloration on the back and sides due to aging. The neck is straight with no visible fretwear.
