1980 Kohno 30 - Classical Guitar
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Audio played by David Stevenson
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, Sharon Isbin
Masaru Kohno is a legend among the classical guitar community. He was known for building guitars with a clear and powerful voice and superb playability. It's little wonder artists such as Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia and Sharon Isbin played Kohno guitars. This Model 30 Kohno is another exceptionally playable classical guitar built by the Master. This instrument has great projection and round tones courtesy of the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Spruce top. The playability of this Kohno is wonderful over the entire fingerboard. This Model 30 has a signed label as well.
Masaru Kohno is a legend among the classical guitar community. He was known for building guitars with a clear and powerful voice and superb playability. It's little wonder artists such as Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia and ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, Ebony Reinforced
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Custom Mosaic
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Wood Lines
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Tuner Finish: Gold Etched With Pearl Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 657.352 mm (25.9 in.)
- Nut Width: 52.8 mm (2.1 in)
- String Spacing: 56.896 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 19 3/16 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 7/16 in.
- Serial #: 30
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 13/16 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 13/16 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Very Good. Play wear on top. Two repaired finish cracks on back bass side, one on front treble bout with some finish wear. Neck in excellent condition with very little fret wear.
Player Reviews:
"Masaru Kohno was a true Master Luthier who made a real mark on the guitar world. Kohno guitars have always been regarded as some of the best playing guitars, with accurate and easy fretting. Tonally, they are clear and articulate and always expressive. This Model 30 is a higher range model with lovely woods and a beautiful voice. " - Paul Heumiller
