Masaru Kohno – 1983 Concert
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Masaru Kohno (1926-1998) is an essential figure in Japanese guitar-making history and a visionary luthier. Born in Mito City, Japan, he started his career as a luthier after graduating from the Tokyo College of Arts and Crafts. In 1959, Masaru Kohno traveled to Arcangel Fernandez’s workshop in Spain, where he stayed for six months for an enlightening apprenticeship. A turning point in his career was winning the Gold Medal at the Elizabeth’s Concourse International Guitar Building Competition in Belgium in 1967, which brought him worldwide recognition. The list of players having recorded and performed on Masaru Kohno’s guitar is substantial, and to name a few, Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, and Sharon Isbin.
The 1983 Masaru Kohno Concert guitar is a masterpiece that embodies exceptional craftsmanship, making it a coveted piece among guitarists of all levels. Renowned for its balanced tonal quality, this instrument excels across a variety of musical styles and genres, thanks to its spruce soundboard which imparts a clear and lively timbre that appeals to discerning ears. Despite its history of use, the Kohno Concert remains in very good condition, showing signs of wear that only add character without compromising its structural integrity. The meticulous construction quality of Masaru Kohno is evident, as is the careful maintenance it has received over the years. The guitar's aesthetics are further enhanced by its striking Indian rosewood back and sides, making it as visually captivating as it is musically. This combination of superb sound, playability, and visual appeal makes the Masaru Kohno Concert a true treasure in the world of classical guitars.
| Luthier: | Masaru Kohno |
| Construction year: | 1983 |
| Top: | Spruce |
| Back and sides: | Indian rosewood |
| Scale: | 650 mm |
| Nut: | 51.5 mm |
| Weight: | 1700 grams |
| Air body frequency: | G# |
| Tuners: | Gotoh |
| Strings: | Knobloch EDC 34.0 |
| Case: | Hardshell |
| Condition: | Excellent |
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