A rare and beautiful Takamine No 6 Handcrafted in Japan in 1985
Absolutely the best value for money you can get.
Yamaha's of the same class and quality are US$1500+
The condition of this guitar is unbelievable considering it's 40 years old.
It's in excellent showroom condition, with just a few minor signs of use but nothing crazy. No visible fretwear.
The white strips that you might see on the back and sides are just reflections.
The guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 45% at 25 degrees (75F).
The action is medium low, 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 650 mm
Nut width 51.5 mm
Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.0 mm
Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.5 mm
Comes with a hard case
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.
