Japanese luthier built guitars from the late 1960s to the mid 1980s were of exceptional quality. Many of these luthiers operated small shops with anywhere from one or two master builders to perhaps 15-20 master craftsmen. Bans on certain types of wood were not yet in place, thus allowing these craftsmen to source incredibly high quality wood to build their creations. Additionally, many of the top names in Japanese guitar building were trained either in Spain or under Spanish master builders in Japan. There is no doubt that these guitars are a bargain in today's market, but locating top quality Japanese classical guitars from this era is not always easy. I do my best to make some of these guitars available at a reasonable price. Guitars built using similar materials in today's market will cost you far more than what you pay for a guitar from the golden era of Japanese classical guitars due to the scarcity or complete bans on certain types of wood. Please have a look at what I have to offer and feel free to contact me if you would like additional information about any of these guitars. Â Guitars from this era are superior in quality in almost all respects to the guitars being produced today.
Shipping Policy
I will ship to continental US only.
Continental U.S. Shipping Only $90.00
Upon confirmed payment, I will generally ship within 48 hours.
You will receive a tracking number at time of shipment.
Signature will be required for delivery in most cases.
Sales to continental U.S. only.
Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
Customers always pay shipping BOTH ways when buying and returning an instrument.
Return Policy
New Items
Returnable within 14 days of delivery.
Used & Vintage Items
Not Returnable
General Terms
Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described.
Special Conditions
Continental U.S. Shipping Only
$90.00
Upon confirmed payment, I will generally ship within 48 hours.
You will receive a tracking number at time of shipment.
Signature will be required for delivery in most cases.
Sales to continental U.S. only.
Return Window
This product can be returned within 2 days of receipt if item is not as described.
General Terms
Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
In the event of a refund, the buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping costs.
Special Conditions
Buyer will have 48 hours to notify me if they are not satisfied with an instrument, and must make arrangements to return it themselves.
Customers always pay shipping BOTH ways when returning an instrument. Original outbound shipping fees will not be returned.
Instruments must be returned in original condition with no scratches or damages of any kind. If ANY damage to the returned instrument is found a full refund will not be guaranteed.
All returns will require that you contact me prior to making the return so that I can advise you as to how to proceed. Once the return has been confirmed/accepted, buyer will have 48 hours to ship the item (supplying me with tracking information), or the return will not be accepted, and refund will not be issued.
Tax Policies
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