Key Features

This is a custom-made Water Road Guitar crafted by Akio Masuda in Gunma, Japan. Renowned for exceptional sound quality, ease of play, and elegant design, each instrument is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece emphasizing premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Designed specifically for fingerpicking, this guitar produces rich overtones and a beautiful, resonant tone. It features a luxurious CSA Rosewood on the sides and back, combined with a German Spruce top, creating a powerful and wide-ranging sound with impressive volume and depth—comparable to a ukulele in scale but with a full-bodied tone. The mahogany neck, CSA Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and gold Gotoh tuners add to its premium quality. Decorative abalone accents enhance its visual appeal, making it a truly exquisite instrument. Despite a minor repaired crack on the headstock, the guitar is in excellent condition. This guitar offers outstanding responsiveness, volume, and tonal richness, making it a perfect choice for discerning musicians seeking a unique, handcrafted instrument that surpasses mass-produced options.

Item Specifics:

• Brand: Water Road Guitars
• Model: Custom Handmade
• Body Material: CSA Rosewood (Sides & Back)
• Top Material: German Spruce
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: CSA Rosewood
• Bridge Material: CSA Rosewood
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Gold
• Scale Length: 382mm
• Nut Width: 36mm
• Condition: New
• Case: Hard Case

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