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❌SOLD❌ Osamu Nakade C15 Classical Guitar, 1980

❌SOLD❌  Osamu Nakade C15 Classical Guitar, 1980

This is a rarity for us – a very nice Osamu Nakade C15 Classical Guitar, with the label signed and dated to 1990 at Tokio Japon. These models are usually found in the Japanese market. This Osamu Nakade C15 classical guitar is in overall good condition, and constructed in the ‘hybrid’ style, with a dovetail-type joint attaching the neck and body, rather than the traditional Spanish ‘Slipper Heel’ that ties the body and neck together.

Vintage
Price: $2,199.99 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ Larrivee Classical Guitar Cedar Top, 1972

❌SOLD❌  Larrivee Classical Guitar Cedar Top, 1972

This lovely and well preserved Jean Larrivee classical guitar was built during 1972 in Toronto, likely above the Tarragon Theatre. That location was Larrivee’s first formal shop space separate from his home, and was soon followed by a storefront on Mt. Pleasant Avenue. Jean Larrivée began building at his home around 1967. At that time, if you were interested in building guitars you read the very few books on the subject or met an established builder.

Vintage
Price: $2,950.00 CAD

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Mark Usherovich ‘Active’ Doubletop Classical, 2018 (No Longer Available)

Mark Usherovich 'Active' Doubletop Classical, 2018 (No Longer Available)

Presented here is an exquisite classical guitar by Mark Usherovich, meticulously crafted in June 2018. This ‘Active’ model showcases a stunning double top and double back design. Notably, this instrument boasts exceptional responsiveness and a resounding volume, accentuated by its richly developed tonal quality—a testament to its extensive playtime.

Used
Price: $8,000.00 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ Yamaha GC-30A no.829 Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, 1982

❌SOLD❌  Yamaha GC-30A no.829 Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, 1982

This Yamaha GC-30A no.829 Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, dating to 1982, reflects the upper end of Yamaha guitar production in a concert grade instrument, featuring a pairing of a Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. This fine instrument was built during 1982 at the Yamaha home facility in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture and is signed by master luthier Mr. Toshio Kato. The GC or ‘Grand Concert’ line was conceived during the mid 1960s, when Yamaha arranged for three luthiers – Hiroshi Harada, Hideyuki Ezaki and Toshio Kato – to learn from Spanish master Eduardo Ferrer.

Vintage
Price: $2,650.00 CAD $2,950.00 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ Masaki Sakurai Concert-R Classical Guitar Spruce, 2001

❌SOLD❌  Masaki Sakurai Concert-R Classical Guitar Spruce, 2001

This Masaki Sakurai Concert-R Spruce top classical guitar from 2001 is a good illustration of the higher ends of Japanese guitar construction. Masaki Sakurai is the nephew of the late, renowned guitar builder Masaru Kohno. After taking an electrical engineering degree, he chose to work at his Uncle’s Tokyo guitar shop.

Used
Price: $4,200.00 CAD

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Hans Raab Munich Style Guitar Maple, 1916 ✓

Hans Raab Munich Style Guitar Maple, 1916  ✓

Here we have a Hans Raab Munich Style Guitar built of Spruce, Maple and Ebony during 1916 in Munich, Germany – during WWI. Hans Raab and his son built many instruments in a wide range of styles, from the mid 1880’s to World War II. They were well known for not just the number of instruments built and their variety – their catalog was apparently quite large – but also for the quality of their work.

Vintage
Price: $2,000.00 CAD
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