{"product_id":"yukinobu-chai-no-10-handmade-classical-guitar-japan-2000s","title":"Yukinobu Chai No. 10 Handmade Classical Guitar Japan 2000s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Classical Guitar Handmade by Yukinobu Chai in 2000s, Model No 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamirez design. High level of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chai Family Guitar Workshop was founded in 1959 in Tokyo by Yukinobu Chai, one of Japan's leading luthiers, and is now succeeded by his son, Yukihiro Chai. \u003cbr\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\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 this guitar is balanced with good volume and good sustain.\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 used showroom condition. It has superficial marks of use in different places, such as dings and scuffs, but no major issues. The finish on the back, sides and bridge has some faint cloudiness, which is a common issue with aged guitars. Please refer to the pictures. Guitar players have different styles and features, so it might need to be set up according to your preferences. There's room on the saddle to lower it. The neck is straight and there is no visible fret wear.\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 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 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 Rosewood\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 String Width: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 42.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Body Thickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 95 mm (3 6\/8\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (1st): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 3.60 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Action at 12 fret (6th): \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 3.75 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Comes with a hard case \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yukinobu Chai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614540984413,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/6111\/1645\/files\/e667a34c-2902-4492-9220-afc8038d1613.jpg?v=1783948311","url":"https:\/\/guitareum.com\/products\/yukinobu-chai-no-10-handmade-classical-guitar-japan-2000s","provider":"Guitareum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}