{"product_id":"takamine-no-8-handmade-concert-classical-guitar-japan-1993-excellent","title":"Takamine No 8 Handmade Concert Classical Guitar Japan 1993","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very nice \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Takamine No 8 \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Handcrafted in Japan in 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely the best value for money you can get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha's of the same class and quality are US$1500+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has very impressive volume and sustain. The tone is balances, rich with nuances and pleasing to the ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 45% at 25 degrees (75F). \u003cbr\u003eThe action is medium low, comfortable to play. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Condition \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is in excellent condition despite being 33 years old. There are signs of use such as scuffs and small dings here and there but nothing major. (Please check the pictures) The neck has a barely noticeable forward bow which is considered normal and does not affect playing. There is no visible fret wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Top: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Solid Red Cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Back and Sides: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Indian Rosewood Double plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Finish: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Polyurethane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Neck: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Fingerboard: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Ebony \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Bridge: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Rosewood, Natural Bone Saddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Scale Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Nut width: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 51 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e String Spacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 8,5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (1st): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (6th): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 3.6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Comes with a quality hard case. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1959 at the foot of Mount Takamine in Sakashita, Japan, Takamine Guitars evolved from a small family workshop into a globally recognized brand. They revolutionized the acoustic-electric market in 1978 by introducing the revolutionary Palathetic under-saddle pickup and built a lasting legacy of stage-ready, feedback-resistant instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Some history on Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takamine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614538559581,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/6111\/1645\/files\/6cf16e12-fa9c-4cfe-9c75-9deeffb33891.jpg?v=1783948251","url":"https:\/\/guitareum.com\/products\/takamine-no-8-handmade-concert-classical-guitar-japan-1993-excellent","provider":"Guitareum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}