New Kohno Professional J - Concert Classical Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, Sharon Isbin
This guitar, like all Kohnos, has amazing clarity and abundant power. It fills the room while remaining articulate and responsive. The dynamic range on this Cedar top and premium Brazilian Rosewood body is tremendous. You can play softly and get an intimate voice reminiscent of the great Spanish makers, but you can also push it hard and get a German style power and clarity. This one is crafted from a beautiful set of premium Brazilian Rosewood with straight grain. Kohno guitar has long be heralded for the superb quality of the construction and this one is another perfect example. A superb concert instrument.
This guitar, like all Kohnos, has amazing clarity and abundant power. It fills the room while remaining articulate and responsive. The dynamic range on this Cedar top and premium Brazilian Rosewood body is tremendous. You can play softly and get an ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Red Cedar
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood, String Through
- Rosette: Mosaic
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Redheart Abalone
- Back Strip: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Van Gent
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 650 mm (25.6 in.)
- Nut Width: 52.1 mm (2.05 in)
- String Spacing: 57.2 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 19 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 1/2 in.
- Serial #: C0214
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 7/8 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Humicase Protege
- Pickup: None
- Condition: New
Player Reviews:
"We are constantly amazed at how consistent these Kohno guitars are. This one has the characteristic clear and articulate Kohno voice that made them famous years ago and continues to make them a popular choice for the demanding player. I personally love the combination of sweetness, clarity and power and the playability is superb. Easy tension and wonderful action. Top notch." - Paul Heumiller
"Every one of the Kohno guitars that comes in blows me away. The Cedar top gives in an extra richness that is sweet and inspiring." - Al Petteway
