1996 Kohno Special - Classical Guitar Classical Guitar
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Audio played by David Stevenson
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, Sharon Isbin
Legendary Masaru Kohno began building guitars in the late 1940's. In the 1960's he traveled to Madrid and studied at the workshop of Arcangel Fernandez. Within a few short years he was awarded the Gold Medal in Elizabeth's Concourse Belgium, international competition in guitar lutherie.
This wonderful Kohno Special was made in 1996 and it has a marvelous deep voice. The Special model is one of the highest level models Masaru Kohno offered. This one with it's Rosewood and Spruce body offers bass that is strong and clear and the trebles that are warm and round. An excellent instrument that easily handles a diverse repertoire. It's obvious from the play wear that this guitar was played a bunch, a great sign that it's owner loved it and you will too. Label is signed by Masaru Kohno.
Legendary Masaru Kohno began building guitars in the late 1940's. In the 1960's he traveled to Madrid and studied at the workshop of Arcangel Fernandez. Within a few short years he was awarded the Gold Medal in Elizabeth's ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: South American Rosewood
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Mosaic
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Patchwork
- Back Strip: Wood Lines
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Tuner Finish: Brass with Pearl Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 649.986 mm (25.6 in.)
- Nut Width: 52.1 mm (2.05 in)
- String Spacing: 56.896 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 18 15/16 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 9/16 in.
- Serial #: KA1201
- 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: Hardshell Case
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Good. Lots of play wear, finish wear on shoulder beside neck heel. Significant play wear on top. Finish imperfection(lift) about the size of a dime on back bass side of body. Structurally solid with great playability.
Player Reviews:
"Here's a very high-end Kohno Special guitar built with fine tonewoods and featuring that wonderful Kohno feel and ease of play. This one has a bunch of wear, but it's all cosmetic and only means it was played and enjoyed. I love holding an instrument like this, that has had a lot of notes put through it. It's awake, alive and responsive and it gives you everything you put into it. " - Paul Heumiller
