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Kazuo Sato - 2025 Special

Kazuo Sato - 2025 Special

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About the luthier

Kazuo Sato, born in Tokyo in 1946, is an internationally acclaimed luthier who apprenticed with Kuniharu Nobe in Japan from 1965 to 1971. Thereafter, he went to the workshop of David Rubio in England, where he worked with another renowned guitar maker, Paul Fischer. In 1974, he established his own workshop in Germany, where he still resides and where he now works with his son Hideo Sato.

About the guitar

The brand-new Kazuo Sato 2025 Special is the highest model in the Sato Guitars lineup, crafted entirely by Kazuo Sato himself. Built with the finest materials, including long-seasoned Alpine spruce for the soundboard and spectacularly grained Madagascar rosewood for the back and sides, this instrument represents the pinnacle of his craftsmanship. The guitar delivers a full, resonant sound with rich tonal colors, a warm timbre, and exceptional sensitivity to the guitarist’s expression. Additionally, it offers outstanding playability, making it effortless to control and shape the sound. A highly versatile instrument, it excels in any playing situation, making it an ideal choice for discerning musicians.

Take a look at the presentation video of this special guitar below, where you’ll find plenty of additional information about its playability and sound.

Über den Gitarrenbauer

Luthier: Kazuo Sato
Construction year: 2025
Construction type: Traditional
Top: Spruce
Back and sides: Madagascar rosewood
Finish: French polish
Air body frequency: F # / G
Scale: 650 mm
Nut: 52.5 mm
Weight: 1555 grams
Tuners: Pagos
Strings: Knobloch - EDC 34.0
Condition: New
Case: Visesnut Active Series

Details about GPSR:

Classical Guitar

Manufacturer Information:

Kazuo Sato, Heiligenstr., 27, 66740, Saarlouis, Germany, http://www.satoguitar.com, info@satoguitar.com

Responsible Person:

Kazuo Sato, Heiligenstr., 27, 66740, Saarlouis, Germany, http://www.satoguitar.com, info@satoguitar.com

Note: For antique guitars, the GPSR does not apply.

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Video overview

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