Masaru Kohno (河釁 賢) Classical Guitar 1965 Vintage Japanese Custom Handmade With Original Hard Case

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Masaru Kohno (河野　賢) Classical Guitar 1965 Vintage Japanese Custom Handmade With Original Hard Case

Description

For sale is a vintage Masaru Kohno (河釁 賢) classical guitar, custom made in 1965 in Japan and hand-built by one of Japan’s most respected classical luthiers.

Masaru Kono guitars are highly sought after worldwide for their exceptional craftsmanship, warm and balanced tone, and strong projection. His early handmade instruments from the 1960s are especially rare and collectible.

This guitar comes with *the original named paper label visible through the sound hole and includes the original hard case for protection.

*the original named paper label written in Japanese reads: “I made this for Mr. Toshio Murakami. 1965 Masaru Kohno”　with his red signature stamp

Specifications (estimated based on period)

• Maker: Masaru Kono (河釁 賢)
• Year: 1965
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Indian/Brazilian Rosewood (likely for this period)
• Fingerboard: Indian/ Brazilian Rosewood
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Neck: Mahogany
• Nut width: Approx. 52 mm (2.05 inch)
• Scale length: Approx. 650 mm (25.5 inch)
• Made in: Japan
• Includes: Original Hard case

(Exact wood types not guaranteed but typical for Kohno guitars of this era.)

Condition

This is a vintage instrument, over 60 years old, and shows natural cosmetic wear, small scratches, and aging consistent with time. Structurally solid and still plays beautifully. No major cracks or repairs visible.

Overall condition: Good vintage condition

Please refer to all photos for exact cosmetic details.

Tone / Sound

Warm, rich and balanced tone with beautiful clarity and resonance across all registers. Excellent for classical, flamenco practice, recording, or collection.

Masaru Kono guitars are often compared to Spanish masters and are known for:
Sweet trebles
Deep, rounded bass
Excellent sustain
Great dynamic range

Guitar Condition (Excellent conditioned guitar)

Playing very well with 3.5mm and 4.0mm@12F string height (Yamaha NS110 set)

Frets have very little wear from normal use but plenty left (Dressed, crowned and polished for you to play)

{The guitar has play wears and imperfections as below} 

• Pick marks, small dents and play wear on body top, sides and back
• Back of neck have some play wear and many capo markings-see photos
• Fret board has some play wear at lower fret
• Stains inside the guitar (I have cleaned as much as I could for you)

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 photos and feel free to ask any questions BEFORE making any purchases, thank you.

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