Solid Cedar Top Rare Vintage Kawai G 300 - Made in Japan

Brand: Kawai

Model: G300

Top: Solid Cedar

B/S: Rosewood

Condition

The guitar is structurally solid and fully playable. It shows normal cosmetic wear from decades of use but remains a good vintage player.

Top

• Solid cedar top with visible aging and patina.
• Various small dents, marks, and surface scratches typical for a vintage classical guitar.
• Some finish wear and discoloration in the lower bout area from playing.

Crack near fingerboard

• Hairline crack visible at the base of the fretboard extension near the soundhole.
• Appears small and stable, common in older cedar-top classical guitars.
• Does not appear to affect structural stability or playability.

Back and sides

• Rosewood laminate back and sides in good condition.
• Light scratches and minor cosmetic wear visible.
• No major cracks observed.

Neck

• Neck appears straight.
• Finish in good condition with minor handling marks.

Fingerboard and frets

• Ebony fingerboard in good condition.
• Frets show normal wear but still have plenty of life left.

Bridge

• Bridge appears secure and flat with no visible lifting.
• Saddle and tie block in good condition.
  

Tuners

• Original classical tuners installed.
• Function normally with typical cosmetic aging.

If you want an inexpensive workhorse classical guitar, that you want to drag around without much thought, and a simply a rugged cool looking classical guitar that sounds great, this one is for you.

Important Note

This guitar was in storage for a long time before I acquired it, and I have not had it checked by a luthier. I own and play many vintage guitars, but I strongly recommend having this instrument professionally inspected and set up after purchase.

Although these Made in Japan guitars are built like tanks, this is still a roughly 50-year-old instrument, so I want to set realistic expectations to ensure a great experience for the buyer.

The specifications listed are based on online sources and may vary slightly from the actual guitar. Due to the rarity of the models I sell, reliable information can be difficult to find, so I encourage buyers to cross-check details if needed.

I can confidently say that this guitar sounds great, and I am happy to provide a playing and sound demo video to serious buyers upon request. I plan to upload demo videos to YouTube in the future, but due to a busy schedule, I currently provide videos directly to interested buyers.

My goal is for you to receive the guitar with no surprises. I would rather not sell a guitar at all than risk a bad experience for a buyer — integrity is very important to me.

Please feel free to:

• Ask any questions before purchasing
• Examine the photos carefully (taken with a professional-grade camera to show as much detail as possible)
• Request additional photos from specific angles if needed

I will respond as quickly as possible.

I am open to reasonable offers, so feel free to ask.

Shipping

I ship using EMS Japan Post, which I consider the most reliable option.

• Shipping to the USA has been challenging recently, but past buyers have been satisfied with the transactions.
  If you are located in the US, please message me first with any questions.

I take great care in packing guitars securely using sturdy, specialized guitar shipping boxes, which contributes to the shipping cost.

A FULL REFUND is guaranteed in accordance with Reverb’s shipping policies if:

• The guitar does not arrive, or
• It is damaged during delivery

Please review Reverb’s shipping policy for full details.

Handling time:

Ships within 3–7 business days.

Payments made on weekends will ship on the following Monday.