An incredible Takamine Aranjuez No 6. Luthier built in Japan in 1978
The condition of this guitar is unbelievable considering it's 45 years old.
It's in neat mint showroom condition, with just a few minor signs of use that can only be seen up close.
The white strips that you see on the back and sides are just reflections.
The guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 50% at 25 degrees (75F).
The action is medium low, comfortable to play.
The guitar has a very sweet tone. Good resonance and balance with lots of nuances.
It has impressive volume and sustain.
There's ample amount of brightness and warmth in the low end.
It's set up with Augustin Red for trebles and D'Addario EJ46 for basses.
Specs.
Top High grade Solid Cedar
Back / Sides Indian Rosewood
Finish Polyurethane
Neck Mahogany, Natural Bone Nut
Fingerboard Ebony
Bridge Rosewood, Natural Bone Saddle
String Length 650 mm
Nut width 51.5 mm
Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.25 mm
Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.5 mm
Comes with hard case
History of Japanese Classical Guitar Making
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.
