Masahiro Nakade YM100 Handcrafted Bowlback Mandolin 2012 Tokyo MIJ w/ Hard Case

Up for grabs at the Japanese Guitar Company is an exquisite piece of high-end modern Japanese luthiery: a 2012 Masahiro Nakade YM100 Handcrafted Bowlback Mandolin. For discerning players of classical and orchestral mandolin, the Nakade name represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese artisan building. Masahiro Nakade, training directly under his legendary father Rokutaro Nakade, has carried on the family's world-class Tokyo workshop traditions with incredible precision. The YM100 is a master-grade, low-volume artisan instrument crafted using prime, aged tone woods inherited from the family's historic workshop stock. This instrument features an ultra-fine grained solid spruce soundboard, a signature butterfly-profile tortoiseshell pattern scratchplate, and an intricately constructed multi-ribbed dark rosewood bowl accented with clean maple purfling strips. It delivers a deeply expressive, majestic, and clear voice with a balanced sweetness and powerful dynamic headroom optimized for concert hall performances. This master-crafted mandolin is in magnificent, near-mint condition:

• Frets & Neck: The neck is perfectly straight and stable. The dark ebony fingerboard features absolutely no visible fret wear, providing flawless, effortless playability across the entire register.
• Body & Finish: The gloss finish is spectacularly clean. There are no seam separations along the bowl, no top distortion, and no dynamic finish checking. It has been meticulously cared for.
• Case: Includes its premium, custom form-fitting plush-lined hard shell case featuring heavy-duty latches and an integrated protective lid pocket.

If you are a professional player or dedicated collector seeking a contemporary, world-class Japanese master-built bowlback without the multi-year waiting list or import hassle, this Nakade YM100 is a spectacular addition to any collection.

Case: Hard

Scale Length: 17“

Nut Width: 1.19“

Fret Wear: 10/10

Action at 12F (6th): .1“

Action at 12F (1st): .07“

Weight: 2lbs 8oz

Overall Condition: 9/10

Sound Factor: 11 out of 10

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Internal Use (Bin) - PA-6-2