1976 Kohno 20 - Classical Guitar
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Audio played by David Stevenson
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, Sharon Isbin
This incredible Kohno No. 20 features the classic combination of Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Spruce top along with Masaru's amazing craftsmanship on the neck. This combination yields a guitar with authentic, pristine classical tones and one of the most playable necks in the business. The nut width here is 50mm so it will appeal to the player seeking a slightly narrower neck. This Model 20 Kohno is a gem with a big voice, powerful bass and singing trebles. The label is not signed, but just listen to the recording, this is a great one.
This incredible Kohno No. 20 features the classic combination of Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Spruce top along with Masaru's amazing craftsmanship on the neck. This combination yields ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Rosette: Mosaic
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Fustero
- Tuner Finish: Gold Etched With Pearl Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 660.4 mm (26 in.)
- Nut Width: 50 mm (1.95 in)
- String Spacing: 56.896 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 19 3/16 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 1/2 in.
- Serial #: 20
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 13/16 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 13/16 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Good. Professionally repaired crack on back bass bout about 2" in length. Normal play wear. Back of neck and back of headstock refinished.
Player Reviews:
"The Kohno Model 20 falls about in the middle of the offerings from Masaru Kohno. But this one, from 1976, has that mature Spruce voice that is capable of producing any color your fingers ask for. There is nothing quite like a played in Spruce top. Superb playability comes standard on Kohno guitars as well. " - Paul Heumiller
