{"product_id":"terada-el-degas-ed-500-handmade-concert-classical-guitar-japan-1982","title":"Terada El Degas ED-500 Handmade Concert Classical Guitar Japan 1982","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn incredible find, a handmade Terada El-Degas ED-500 Japan 1982. Very rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 fret version. A true Concert level guitar that sounds very impressive. Well balanced tone with ample amount of brightness, rich, warm bass makes it a perfect choice for performance and recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its age the guitar remains in excellent condition with only a few superficial marks of use that are only seen up close. No visible fretwear. Looks like it hasn't been played much at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Specs \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Top: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e High grade Solid Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFan bracing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Back and Sides: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Macassar Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Neck: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Mahogany with double Rosewood reinforcement strips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Fretboard: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Natural Bone Nut and Bridge Saddle \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Scale Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 652 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Nut Width: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (1st): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 3.25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (6th): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hardshell Case included \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Japanese Classical Guitar Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the late 1960s to the mid 1980s, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614918209629,"sku":null,"price":1545.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/6111\/1645\/files\/nvvahs1xwucm2ttb3yvf.jpg?v=1783955234","url":"https:\/\/guitareum.com\/products\/terada-el-degas-ed-500-handmade-concert-classical-guitar-japan-1982","provider":"Guitareum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}