🟥 Sound & Feel

This 1979 Kuniharu Nobe No.10 has a firm tonal core, clear and refreshing resonance, and a beautifully balanced voice.

To my ears, the treble is less flamboyant than that of the Masaji Nobe guitars I have played. Its appeal lies in its focus, balance, and the pleasing resonance that follows each note. I regard it as a very high-quality instrument with a distinctive character of its own.

These are my personal impressions as a player. Please listen to the demonstration video to hear this particular guitar for yourself.

🟥 Specs

• Maker: Kuniharu Nobe
• Year: 1979
• Model: No.10 / #10, as marked on the label
• Scale length: approximately 654 mm
• Nut width: approximately 52 mm
• String action at the 12th fret: approximately 2.5–3.0 mm
• Saddle height above the bridge: approximately 1.5–2.5 mm
• Neck: nearly straight
• Bridge: sound; no lifting observed

Measurements are approximate and reflect the guitar’s current setup.

🟥 Condition

Used vintage instrument.

No wood cracks were found during my inspection. The neck is nearly straight, and the bridge is sound with no lifting observed.

There are scratches, handling marks, and finish wear consistent with its age. In particular, there is visible finish chipping and scratching on the soundboard immediately behind the bridge. Close-up photographs show this area.

Please examine all photographs carefully. The photographs form part of the description.

🟥 Before Purchasing / Returns

Please review the description, measurements, photographs, and demonstration video before purchasing. Feel free to contact me through eBay if you have questions or would like additional photographs.

I do not accept returns for a change of mind or personal preferences regarding tone or feel.

If the item arrives damaged or materially differs from the description, please contact me through eBay. Such issues will be handled in accordance with applicable eBay policies. This return statement does not limit protection available under the eBay Money Back Guarantee.

🟥 About the Maker / Model

Kuniharu Nobe was the elder brother of Masaji Nobe, an important name in Japanese classical guitar making. The family’s guitar-making tradition grew from their father Ikuei Nobe’s woodworking background in Tokyo, beginning with guitar repairs in 1945.

Kuniharu’s legacy also extends through his teaching. Kazuo Sato, who later established his workshop in Germany, studied guitar making under Kuniharu for six years from 1965 before joining David Rubio’s workshop in England in 1971. This connection gives Kuniharu a meaningful place in the history of Japanese guitar craftsmanship.

This guitar is a 1979 No.10 bearing Kuniharu Nobe’s label and handwritten signature.

🟥 A Note from the Shop

I select vintage guitars by playing them and considering the voice and character of each individual instrument.

The sound impressions above come from my experience with this guitar. Please consider the demonstration video together with the photographs and measurements when deciding whether it suits you.

🟥 Shipping & Import Fees

The guitar will be carefully packed for international transport and shipped from Japan via FedEx with tracking.

Please refer to the listing’s shipping section for the shipping charge and available destinations. Delivery times may vary because of customs clearance and local conditions.

Import duties, taxes, and customs clearance charges are the buyer’s responsibility. These costs are not included in the guitar price unless expressly shown as included in the listing or at checkout. Where import charges are collected in advance, please refer to the checkout breakdown.

The actual transaction value will be declared for customs. I cannot declare a lower value or mark the shipment as a gift.

If the package arrives damaged, please retain all packaging, photograph the package and guitar, and contact me through eBay promptly so the issue can be addressed.

🟥 About TOKYO NAGASHI GARAGE

TOKYO NAGASHI GARAGE is run by Pari Nakayama, a working singer and guitarist based in Tokyo.

I select vintage Japanese guitars from a player’s perspective, paying attention to their sound, playability, and individual character. My aim is to share these instruments with players and collectors around the world through photographs, measurements, and demonstration videos.

Seller: Pari Nakayama
TOKYO NAGASHI GARAGE — Tokyo, Japan
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🟥 Seller Information / 販売事業者情報

Pari Nakayama / TOKYO NAGASHI GARAGE
Licensed Antique Dealer in Japan
東京都公安委員会 第303252616659号

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