1973 Kurosawa Jullian Model No. 250 Acoustic (Japan) - Natural w/CASE

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*UPDATE* I just noticed a missing tuner ferrule. I will include one with the guitar. See last photo.

Appears to be an early model with the old-style label and metal truss rod cover. It has a very thin top, and almost impossible to tell if it's solid or laminated. Has a big, deep, resonant tap-tone. The specs I found online say it has a rosewood fretboard and mahogany back and sides. However, the fretboard is super dark, almost black like ebony, and the back and sides appear to be rosewood.

The action seems a bit high and may need adjustment. It's got some play wear; mainly pick marks on the top, and a few minor dings. Guitar was cleaned and lightly polished, but could use a good buffing. Otherwise, it's in pretty good shape for a 50-year-old. Includes a hard/soft Gator case in very good condition with a little scuff on the front.

The following information was found on the internet, which may or may not be accurate.

The 1973 Kurosawa Jullian Model No. 250 is a vintage Japanese acoustic guitar produced by Kurosawa Gakki, a respected manufacturer known for crafting high-quality instruments during the 1970s.  This model is part of the "Jullian & Co." line, which was marketed under various names such as "Julian by Kurosawa" or "Luthier Kurosawa." The Model 250, also referred to as WD-250, was designed as a Martin D-28 replica, making it a sought-after "lawsuit-era" guitar due to its close resemblance to American-made dreadnoughts.

Build and Specifications

Model: Jullian Model 250

Manufacturer: Kurosawa Gakki Co., Japan

Year: 1973

Body Type: Dreadnought

Top: Laminate spruce

Back and Sides: Mahogany

Neck: Likely nato (similar to mahogany)

Fretboard: Rosewood

Body Shape: Dreadnought

Finish: Natural

Made in: Japan, circa early 1970s

These guitars were built with attention to detail and tonal quality, often featuring solid tops on higher-end models. While the WD-250 used a laminate spruce top, many other Kurosawa models from this era, including classical variants, used solid woods like cedar and rosewood.

Historical Context

Tsunesaburo (or Tsunesavuro) Kurosawa founded T. Kurosawa & Co., Ltd. in 1967, establishing a chain of music stores in Japan—now one of the country's largest music retailers. Guitars labeled "Julian by Kurosawa" or "Made by Tsunesavuro Kurosawa" were often sold internationally and are now appreciated for their vintage appeal, build quality, and value.