A rare, lovely Takamine No 5 Crafted in Japan in 1982. 630 mm scale, 50 mm nut
Absolutely the best possible value for your money.
Guitars of same class and quality are around US$1500+
The condition of this guitar is unbelievable considering it's 30+ years old.
It's in excellent showroom condition, with just a few minor signs of use that can only be seen up close.
The white strips that you might see on the back and sides are just reflections. There is a small finish chip on the lower bout (see photos)
The guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 45% at 25 degrees (75F).
The action is medium, comfortable to play.
The guitar has a rich and balanced tone with beautiful nuances.
It has impressive volume and sustain.
There's ample amount of brightness and warmth in the low end.
Specs.
Top Solid Red Cedar
Back / Sides Indian Rosewood Double plate
Finish Polyurethane
Neck Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Bridge Rosewood, Natural Bone Saddle
String Length 630 mm
Nut width 50 mm
Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.6 mm
Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.0 mm
Comes with a quality hard case
Some history of Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars.
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.
