1984 Kazuo Ichiyanagi
Model: No. 10
Made in Japan
Solid Spruce Top / Solid Rosewood B/S
Ebony Fingerboard
Scale:650mm, Action: 4.1mm (6th) / 3.0mm (1st)
Original old-school case with lock included
Condition: USED-Good
This is a hand-made guitar, and you can expect Japanese fine quality. Besides its exquisite craftsmanship, it also carries some tonal characteristics of Kohno guitars, which is the sweet, sikly tone.
Despite its age, the neck is in perfect relief, with fantastic playability. In addtion, please appreciate its superb string/saddle breaking angle (see picture).
There are dents and scratches and imperfection on the finish.
About Kazuo Ichiyanagi
One of the highest regarded Japanese guitar maker, Mr. Ichiyanagi designed the classical guitar line up for Fernandez Co. of Japan, while at the same time, building his own guitar under his own label. Currently, he runs his own workshop together with his son, Kunihiko Ichiyanagi. The number labeled in most Japanese guitars are customary suggested selling price, doubled as model number. Please note that No. 10 in the 80s are not lower model than the No. 30 in the presence. Consider the cost of materials 40 years ago, and the cost of living in Japan. You need to really try this guitar to appreciate its value.
