Sakazo Nakade Custom Built Classical Guitar MIJ 1968

This is a very rare custom made guitar by the famous Japanese luthier Sakazo Nakade. It doesn’t have a model number because it was built for a Mr. Ueda according to the label inside and was a custom order. I would estimate it is from the 1960’s but it’s not dated. I have had enough Nakade guitars in the shop to say I am very confident in this date range.

The guitar sounds outstanding and plays great. The top is solid spruce and the back and sides appear to be Brazilian Rosewood but I am not positive. I am not offering this guitar for export just in case. Has a Spanish foot.

There are some minor dings and scratches consistent with age and a professionally repaired top crack. The tuners are mismatched but all work well. The frets have just been polished and the guitar was given a clean bill of health by a professional luthier.

Inside label says " built it in 1968 for Ueda Eiji"

Case: hard case in good condition
Scale Length: 660mm
Nut Width: 51mm
Frets Remaining: 8/10
Action at 12F (1st): 3.5mm
Action at 12F (6th): 4mm
Weight: 1656 grams
Overall Condition: 7/10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10

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Internal Use (Bin) - K3