2007 Matsuda Guitars M1 - Modified OM Acoustic Guitar
This is one of the truly special and rare guitars that is a premiere example from one of the very finest young builders in the guitar World. Michi Matsuda has talents that are his alone and this is one of the very finest of his guitars that we've ever played. The tonewoods include premium African Blackwood, one of the most rare woods we have, and Carpathian Spruce which offers up power, clarity and brilliance. As artistic as this guitar is it is the tone that is truly mesmerizing, it has the type of voice that grabs you and makes you want to play forever. That is the sign of a truly great guitar...
This is one of the truly special and rare guitars that is a premiere example from one of the very finest young builders in the guitar World. Michi Matsuda has talents that are his alone and this is one of the very finest of his guitars that we've ever played. The tonewoods include premium African Blackwood, one of the most rare woods we have, and Carpathian Spruce which offers up power, clarity and brilliance. As artistic as this guitar is it is the tone that is truly mesmerizing, it has the type of voice that grabs you and makes you want to play forever. That is the sign of a truly great guitar...
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: African Blackwood
- Top Wood: Caucasian Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony, carved
- Rosette: Rosewood
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
- Headplate: African Blackwood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh 510's
- Tuner Finish: Black
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 1/4 in. (641.4 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 3/8 in. (60.3 mm)
- Body Length: 19 1/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 5/8 in.
- Serial #: 54
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: Florentine
- Pickguard: None
- Case: AVS
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Mint
Player Reviews:
"This may be the best sounding Matsuda I've played to date. It's extremely loud and responsive with a deep, rich voice that tantalizes. It plays like butter and is crafted from some of the most beautiful and rare African Blackwood. This is the kind of superior guitar many customer ask for, don't miss this chance." - Paul Heumiller
"Another great guitar from Michihiro Matsuda. The blackwood gives it a slight darker character while maintaining the sparkle in the high end. An outstanding guitar in every way." - Al Petteway
