Impressive master guitar by Masaru Kohno model 30 from 1980 - beautiful and balanced sound!
Masaru Kohno (1926-1998) is probably Japan's most important guitar maker and of course his instruments are among the most played, performed and recorded of the 20th century.
Among the best-known guitarists of Kohno's guitars are Julian Bream, Oscar Ghiglia, Sharon Isbin and Shinichi Fukuda.
Although Kohno began making guitars in 1948, he only set up his successful workshop after his return to Japan in 1960, following a six-month trip to Spain (where he was apprenticed to Arcangel Fernandez). He made his international debut in 1967, when he was awarded a gold medal at the „Concours International de Quatuor a Cordes et Rencontres Musicales Internationales de Liege“ in Belgium (interestingly, Daniel Friederich was another top prizewinner at this competition).
The guitar has a spruce top and rosewood back and sides. The scale length is 660 mm and the nut width is 52 mm. The condition is excellent and the guitar has been well cared for, with only 3 minor repairs (professionally carried out).
It has the classic sound from this era: clear, woody and dark. This guitar is something special. Built in the Spanish style, it has the typical Kohno sound.
Above all, the guitar is enormously powerful and impresses with its long-lasting sustain. The sound quality can be described as mystical with an almost magical appeal. The guitar fills the whole room with the most beautiful tones and impresses with a breathtaking variety of timbres. An absolutely noble instrument at concert level - very finely built for the highest tonal demands.
The guitar is in concert-ready condition with a comfortable setup and easy playability. It comes with a good guitar case.
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