1975 Kohno No 10 Classical Guitar

Kohno No 10 Classical 1975 full front view

Kohno No 10 Classical 1975 full rear view

Comments	At a young age, Masaru Kohno developed an interest in classical guitar and travelled from Japan to Europe to learn guitar construction. He may have spent some time in Barcelona studying under Fleta, but certainly spent six months in the Madrid, Spain shop of Arcangel Fernandez before returning to Tokyo where he established his own shop. He quickly gained the respect and patronage of many highly skilled guitarists, and his instruments are regarded as top quality.Masaru Kohno passed away in 1998. Kohno instruments do not always hew strictly to traditional Spanish construction or design, and have many excellent tonal qualities. This 1975 Kohno No.10 classical guitar is in good condition, plays very well and sounds like it’s been played – it’s open, articulate and has a rich, full voice.
Serial Number	No serial number. Built during 1975 at the Kohno shop in Tokyo, Japan.
Pricing	$2,100.00 with hardshell case. REDUCED
Neck	Mahogany neck with unbound ebony fingerboard. Twin ebony stiffener strips run the length of the neck. Rosewood headplate. 660mm scale length,
Frets	Original frets with some wear.
Body	Full size classical with Sitka Spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, Indian rosewood binding and bridge. The top has had a crack (most likely due to common humidity issues) and this has been repaired.
Finish	The finish is complete and original. The neck is 9.5 out of 10 condition, while the body shows lots of surface wear and scuffing, indicative of a guitar that has been heavily used but not abused.
Hardware/electronics	Gold plated tuners with white rollers, bone nut and saddle.
Playability/Action	Plays well and articulates clearly.
Case	Hardshell case included.