An incredible Takamine Aranjuez No 6 with Konho Top Luthier built in Japan in 1975
The brand "Aranjuez" was created in early 70's during the cooperation of the well-known luthier Juan Orozco with the famous luthier Masaru Kohno and the Takamine Company. The guitars (without top) had been made by Takamine in Hirade's workshop. The top then had been chosen from Kohno's own stock of tonewoods and finished in his workshop. Players find that guitars with Kohno's top (Kohno stamp on the label) do sound somewhat similar to Kohno's guitars, but aren't as expensive as those made under Kohno or Sakurai brands. Kohno stopped his collaboration with Takamine in 1977.
The Aranjuez guitars from the following years don't have the Kohno top and the stamp on the label inside.
The condition of this guitar is unbelievable considering it's close to 50 years old.
It's in neat mint condition, with just a few minor signs of use that can only be seen up close.
The white strips that you see 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 rich 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.
Specs.
Top High grade Solid Cedar
Back / Sides Indian Rosewood
Finish Lacquer
Neck Mahogany, Natural Bone Nut
Fingerboard Rosewood
Bridge Rosewood, Natural Bone Saddle
String Length 650 mm
Nut width 52 mm
Action at 12 fret (1st): 2.75 mm
Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.5 mm
Comes with a soft case
