Description: For sale is a Masaru Kono Kohno Extremely Rare Early Model 1957 in Very Good Condition!If you are looking at this listing you probably already know that Masaru Kohno is regarded as the best Japanese luthier and one of the best of the 20th century. This is an extremely rare early model from Kohno built in 1957! During this period he was still using the English name “Kono” as indicated on the label. It’s an extremely well-built guitar using beautiful woods and it’s in phenomenal condition for a guitar that is more than 60 years old! The neck is straight and the guitar plays and sounds absolutely beautiful as you would expect from a guitar built by a master and aged for 60 years. Back and sides are Madagascar rosewood, Ezo Spruce top. Excellent sustain and great projection, very lightweight guitar! Most of his later instruments were 660mm scale but this one is 650mm like a Hauser.Case is missing handle. Case: Hard CaseScale Length: 650mmNut Width: 48.3mmFrets Remaining: 9/10Action at 12F (1st): 4.5mmAction at 12F (6th):4 mmWeight: 1350 gramsOverall Condition: 7.8/10Cool Factor: 11 out of 10 USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.
Price: 3999 USD
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
End Time: 2024-01-30T14:04:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Brand: Masaru Kohno Kono
Type: Classical Guitar
