1964 Kono 3 - Classical Guitar Classical Guitar
List Price: $5995
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Audio played by David Stevenson
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, Sharon Isbin
Here is a a rare and historic early Kono No. 3 Model guitar crafted in 1964. At this point Masaru Kohno did not use the 'h' in Kohno. This vintage Kono guitar features Rosewood and Spruce for that crisp, robust tone that professionals have come to expect from Masaru's instruments. The super playable, smooth action on the Rosewood fretboard and 51mm nut makes this early Kohno extremely playable. A testament to the quality of Kohno guitars is how well this one has stood the test of time. Nearly 50 years old and still plays perfectly with plenty of remaining saddle. This is a wonderful collectible Kono from the first years of Master Masaru Kohno's illustrious career.
Here is a a rare and historic early Kono No. 3 Model guitar crafted in 1964. At this point Masaru Kohno did not use the 'h' in Kohno. This vintage Kono guitar features Rosewood ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Indian Rosewood
- Rosette: Wood Lines
- Binding: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Indian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Wood lines
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Waverly
- Tuner Finish: Chrome
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 649.986 mm (25.6 in.)
- Nut Width: 51.1 mm (2 in)
- String Spacing: 56.896 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 19 3/16 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 5/16 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 1/2 in.
- Serial #: N/A
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 11/16 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 11/16 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Very Good. Crack free, typical play wear for it's age. Great setup and playability.
Player Reviews:
"What a treat to have this early vintage Kono guitar for you. It still plays like a new guitar but the tone is very mature and lovely. Masaru Kohno was truly one of great Luthiers of the 20th Century and this historic piece is both a great guitar and a piece of guitar history. We are very proud to offer it here at Dream Guitars. " - Paul Heumiller
