Shoichi Yanagisawa Zen-On No. 5 Classical Guitar Vintage 1978 Top Veneer

Key Features

  • ✔ Vintage Zen-On No. 5 classical guitar, crafted by Shoichi Yanagisawa in March 1977. This substantial later-period model features a solid spruce top with closely spaced grain, striped rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck, a dark rosewood fingerboard, and a rosewood bridge. The spruce-and-rosewood construction is described as producing a rich, resonant tone with clear highs and deep lows.
  • ✔ The guitar has visible use-related scratches and dents on the top, along with a finish repair made by a previous owner. Trial strings are installed, so it can be played for testing. A used case is included; the guitar will be packed with protective bubble wrap around the case.
  • ✔Item Specifics
  • ✔ C:Brand: Zen-On
  • ✔ C:Model: No. 5
  • ✔ C:Series: Master Craftsman Series
  • ✔ C:Instrument Type: Classical Guitar
  • ✔ C:Artist / Maker: Shoichi Yanagisawa
  • ✔ C:Year Manufactured: 1977
  • ✔ C:Manufacture Date: March 1977
  • ✔ C:Era: Vintage
  • ✔ C:Body Style: Classical
  • ✔ C:Top Material: Solid spruce
  • ✔ C:Back Material: Rosewood
  • ✔ C:Side Material: Rosewood
  • ✔ C:Neck Material: Mahogany
  • ✔ C:Fretboard Material: Rosewood
  • ✔ C:Bridge Material: Rosewood (described as apparent)
  • ✔ C:Color: Natural wood
  • ✔ C:Condition: Used; visible scratches and dents
  • ✔ C:Finish Repair: Previous-owner repair to the top finish
  • ✔ C:Strings: Trial strings installed
  • ✔ C:Case: Used case included
  • ✔ C:Overall Length: 100.5 cm (39.6 in)
  • ✔ C:Scale Length: 65 cm (25.6 in)
  • ✔ C:String Height at 12th Fret, 1st String: Approx. 3.2 mm
  • ✔ C:String Height at 12th Fret,

Specifications

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CountryJapan

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