{"product_id":"takamine-tgl2-handcrafted-concert-classical-guitar-japan-near-mint","title":"Takamine TGL2 Handcrafted Concert Classical Guitar Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eTakamine TGL2 Handcrafted in Japan in the 2000s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare model with a truss rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely the best value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha's of the same class and quality are $1500+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this guitar is unbelievable considering it's 20+ years old. \u003cbr\u003eIt's in excellent showroom condition, with just a few minor signs of use that can only be seen up close. \u003cbr\u003eThe white strips that you see on the back and sides are just reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 50% at 25 degrees (75F). \u003cbr\u003eThe action is medium low, comfortable to play. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has a very rich and balanced tone with lots of nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has impressive volume and sustain. Strung with Aquilla Sugar for basses, D'Addario for trebles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's ample amount of brightness and warmth in the low end.\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 High grade Solid Cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Back \/ 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, Natural Bone Nut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Fingerboard \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e High Grade Select \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Rosewood \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 String 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 51.5 \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (1st): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (6th): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 3.25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Comes with hard case \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Japanese Classical Guitar Making \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":44614707183709,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/6111\/1645\/files\/tou9be9vsbgcwg3icjpt.jpg?v=1783951510","url":"https:\/\/guitareum.com\/products\/takamine-tgl2-handcrafted-concert-classical-guitar-japan-near-mint","provider":"Guitareum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}