1973 Kazuo Yairi 卯月・Uzuki Classical Guitar Jacaranda, Handcrafted, Limited edition!

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1973 Kazuo Yairi Uzuki・Classical Guitar ・Jacaranda, Handcrafted, Limited edition!

This rare ・Uzuki Limited edition classical guitar was most likely handcrafted by Kazuo Yairi himself.
It is not a standard catalog model, it belongs to a special series (possibly the seasonal/month-name series).
Highly collectible and extremely rare, perfect for discerning collectors.

Most likely the body back and side are made of Jacaranda because Finest Handmade Guitar

{The Japanese Characters on the label reads}

極上手作・(Finest handmade)

卯月・Uzuki)=(April)

矢入かずお作・(Yairi Kazuo handcrafted)

9.4 could mean the Date of Manufacture was April 9th, 1973.

Solid Ceder or Solid Spruce Top, Laminate Jacaranda (B. Rosewood) Body Back and Side, Rosewood Fret Board and Bridge and Mahogany neck

Serial#48 527(Neck block the first two digits 48 means Showa 48 which is 1973), weight: 1.58kg (3.48lbs.)

52.20mm nut width (2.05 inch and U neck profile
Comes with vintage hard case (protection purpose only)

Guitar Condition (Excellent condition without major issues)

This is a beautiful example of a Kazuo Yairi himself handmade classical guitar. It was built in 1973 April. This guitar has great bass and bell like trebles, my opinion only. Frets have some wear from normal use but got a good life still (Being dressed, crowned and polished by a professional)
Body back and side has some minor scratches and small dents but overall, in good condition for 53 years old guitar

String height: 3.5mm and 3.5mm@12F, Scale=660mm or 25.98inch scale

Matsuoka MC-1000HT High Tension String Set (you can still lower the action down a little more with bridge saddle, if you like)

{The guitar has play wears and imperfections as below} 

• Body top has a few tiny dings and scar like markings below bridge
• Body back and back of neck has some scuffs and fine scratches
• Tuning machines on High E side is replaced with a vintage one
  Ready to play!!
  All guitars have been thoroughly inspected which include: detailed cleaning, strings replaced with a new set, cleaned frets and fret board, set up neck, checked playability and polished entire guitar
  
  Check all the photos and feel free to ask any questions BEFORE making any purchases, thank you.

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