Masaru Kohno

$3,200.00

Specifications

Signed "Professional-R" Model

Built in 1997 in Japan

Fine-grain spruce top with bear-claw character

Dark Indian rosewood back and sides

650 Scale length

52 Nut width

Action at sixth string: 3.2

Action at first string: 2.3

TKL hardshell case included


A signed 1997 Masaru Kohno Professional-R, built just one year before the master luthier’s passing. This is an outstanding example of a late-period Kohno Professional-R. Instruments of this quality and pedigree frequently sell for higher, making this a strong value for players seeking a top-tier Japanese classical guitar.

Tone

Strong projection, clear singing trebles, and deep resonant bass.

Condition:

Overall great condition

Light nail marks on top from normal classical playing

previous owner also installed 2 strap button on the body and neck to play standing up.

Two very small, cracks, on side of the body near the near..examined by Luthier, appear stable Hardly visible one on the back and the other on the side bout

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