{"title":"Masaki Sakurai","description":"Masaki Sakurai is one of Japan’s most distinguished luthiers, known for exceptional craftsmanship and refined tonal design. As the nephew and successor of the legendary Masaru Kohno, he carries forward the tradition of the Kohno school with remarkable precision and artistry. Although he initially studied electrical engineering, he joined the family workshop in 1967 and soon emerged as a master guitar maker. His international reputation was cemented in 1988 when he won first prize at the prestigious Paris International Guitar Maker Competition. Today, his guitars are highly sought after by players and collectors for their flawless construction, tonal balance, and powerful projection.","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.siccasguitars.com\/collections\/masaki-sakurai.oembed","provider":"Siccas Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}