Nakade Toshihoko Master 60 Torres Model 2019 - French polish
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Luthier: Nakade Toshihiko 中出敏彥
Construction year: 2019
Construction type: Traditional
Top: Spruce
Back and sides: Brazilian Rosewood
Finish: French polish
Scale: 645mm
Nakade Toshihoko is one of Japan’s renowned classical guitar luthiers. His work is deeply influenced by traditional Spanish guitar-making techniques, while also integrating the precision craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail characteristic of Japanese artisanship. His guitars are celebrated for their warm, clear, and delicate tone, highly valued by many classical guitar performers and enthusiasts.
Luthier Background: Family Tradition
- Toshihiko Nakade was born into a family of luthiers. He is the second son of Sakazo Nakade, a pioneer of classical guitar making in Japan.
- The Nakade family holds a prestigious reputation in Japan’s classical guitar-making world and is often referred to as the “Ramirez family of Japan.
- Toshihiko inherited his father’s techniques and further refined and innovated them.
Crafting Style
- Nakade’s guitar design draws inspiration from traditional Spanish luthiers such as Antonio Torres and Ramirez.
- He places particular emphasis on tonal expression and structural stability. His guitars typically produce a warm and rounded sound, with excellent note separation, making them suitable for performing a wide range of music styles.
MASTER-60 Torres Model
The MASTER-60 is one of Toshihiko Nakade’s high-end models, inspired by the design philosophy of Spanish master luthier Antonio Torres. This guitar combines Torres’ traditional construction with Nakade’s modern craftsmanship.
Design Inspiration
- Based on Torres’ classic guitar models, especially in terms of bracing design, body proportions, and choice of materials, fully embodying Torres’ tonal characteristics.
- Torres’ models are noted for their lightweight construction and exceptional resonance, giving the guitar a lively and responsive tone.
Bracing Structure
- Employs Torres’ famous fan bracing, a design that enhances the top board’s resonance, delivering rich bass and strong volume.
- Toshihiko Nakade further refined this bracing system, achieving a better balance between stability and responsiveness.
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| Listed | 9 months ago |
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| Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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