Naga Guitars SSJW-26MK 2020s

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Professional fingerstyle guitarist Juan Chia-Wei, who has contributed to the development of the fingerstyle guitar market alongside Masaaki Kishibe, Kotaro Oshio, and Seung-Ha Chung, founded Naga Guitars to create his ideal guitar: "affordable guitars with the quality and beautiful tone that allow players to always perform at their best." Naga's philosophy is now highly regarded and continues to be supported by many players. The HANA SERIES is supervised by Masaaki Kishibe, a fingerstyle guitarist that Japan proudly presents to the world, and Akio Masuda (Water Road Guitar), one of the world's leading guitar makers. This is a special series in which Masuda designed and engineered everything from scratch for Naga Guitars to meet Kishibe's high demands, and on-site product checks and inspections were carried out. This instrument is the SSJW-26MK, Kishibe's signature model with rosewood sides and back. It is a used item from the 2020s. This guitar features a slightly smaller original small jumbo body, a Sitka spruce top, rosewood sides and back, a mahogany neck, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, a scalloped nut, WaterRoad-designed XX bracing, and a cutaway. It's the "Water Road Guitar" that Mr. Kishibe primarily uses. Due to its limited production numbers and high price as a privately made brand, it's one of those brands that many aspire to own but find difficult to obtain. This series incorporates the designs and craftsmanship of Mr. Masuda, the maker of the Water Road Guitars, into a manufacturer-produced version, resulting in a relatively affordable price. The series name, "Hana" (flower), is based on the title of one of Mr. Kishibe's signature songs. The original fingerboard inlay, HANA Inlay, is inspired by cherry blossoms. Abalone is used for the soundhole rosette, adding a touch of luxury. The neck itself is shaped to be relatively thin, supporting intricate phrasing. You'll likely find it easy to play even when playing solo guitar. The small jumbo body is a slightly smaller version of the jumbo body, with improved balance and attack. The internal XX bracing was designed under the supervision of Mr. Masuda. It increases the strength of the top surface, improving the balance and attack speed of the sound while creating a delicate tone. The deep resonance produced by the body size, the speedy attack of each note, and the clear, articulate tone are its hallmarks. With its rich, harmonic tone, this meticulously crafted model is perfect for solo guitar playing. It's ideal for playing Mr. Kishibe's compositions. From the way it resonates when played, you can feel the essence and feel of a first-class handcrafted guitar in every detail. There are virtually no scratches or scuffs throughout, indicating very little use. The playability settings, truss rod, and saddle are all in excellent condition. This guitar will also respond well to fingerstyle playing. This is a guitar packed with the dedication of a luthier collaborating with a leading figure in the solo guitar world. Please experience its high quality for yourself. An original hard case with Mr. Kishibe's signature printed on it is included.

Condition:EX+++
Top:3A Solid Sitka Spruce
Side:Rosewood
Back:Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard:Ebony
Bridge:Ebony
Machine Head:Ebony Button/Original
Fingerboard Inlay:HANA
Rosette:Abalone
Binding:White/Safflower Pear
Pick Guard:none
Pick up:none
Nut width:44mm
Scale:650mm
Case:Original Hard Case
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