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[Bear-Claw Spruce] Masaki Sakurai, STANDARD (1988: Same year he won the award) - All-solid classical guitar - made in Japan
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Masaki Sakurai is considered to be one of the best luthier in Japan. He is a nephew of Masaru Kohno who is the most respected luthier in Japan, so Sakurai is the official successor to Kohno.
Sakurai won the prestigious first prize at the Fourth International Paris Guitar Making Competition in 1988. This guitar was made in the same year he received the award. I have played several Masaki Sakurai guitars and this one sounds the best.
In particular, I have also sold a Sakurai SPECIAL that did not sound as good. This top spruce has amazing bear claw patterns. Such a high grade of spruce is difficult to obtain and is rarely used, even on Sakurai guitars. But luckily, Sakurai was able to use great material for this guitar. I have always considered Sakurai guitars to be on the same level as Kohno guitars, but when it comes to this guitar, I would say Sakurai is superior.
Top: High-Grade Solid Spruce
Back&Sides: Solid Indian
Rosewood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 650 mm
Width at Nut: about 52.5 mm
Action under E1 string (12th fret):
about 3.2 mm
Action under E6 string (12th fret):
about 4.0 mm
It has been restrung with SAVAREZ NEW CRISTAL/CANTIGA normal tension. Former offer was cancelled after “buyers remorse” set in.
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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