{"product_id":"yukihiro-chai-no-15-handmade-classical-guitar-japan-2015-amazing","title":"Yukihiro Chai No 15 Handmade Classical Guitar Japan 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare, beautiful Concert Classical Guitar Handmade by Yukihiro Chai, Model No 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chai Family Guitar Workshop was founded in 1959 in Tokyo \u003cbr\u003eby Yukinobu Chai, one of Japan's leading luthiers, and is now succeeded by his son, Yukihiro Chai. \u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to guitars - there is not a lot of them available that bear Yukihiro's signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears that the workshop operates as a custom shop, not as a factory that produces a lot of guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only a few available worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven a ukulele by Yukihiro Chai is in the $1300-$1500 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar shows amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinest tone woods used to built it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tone of it is very rich and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good balance of frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast neck, easy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Specs. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Top \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e High Grade \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Solid German Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Bracing \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Fan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Back \/ Sides \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e Indian Rosewood\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 Ebony\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 52 \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 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 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":"Yukihiro Chai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614905036893,"sku":null,"price":1775.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/6111\/1645\/files\/gldeubq43cb8bqnaefru.jpg?v=1783954880","url":"https:\/\/guitareum.com\/products\/yukihiro-chai-no-15-handmade-classical-guitar-japan-2015-amazing","provider":"Guitareum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}