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1978 Kohno 15 Indian/Spruce
Here we have a Masaru Kohno classical in Spruce and East Indian Rosewood. This is all Spanish tone territory here with a nice airiness to the bass and an expressiveness about the trebles. This classic pairing of tone woods in Kohno’s hands makes for a quality of sound that will have you wanting to play more and more. This guitar is incredibly well maintained, especially for its age, and has a comfortable, played in feel. It’s hard to find a better feeling and playing classical than this!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
1982 Kohno Concert Indian/Spruce
This is a 1982 Kohno Concert model in Indian Rosewood and Spruce. Clear, articulate and powerful just liked you’d expect from Masura Kohno. 30 years time has given this spruce top a gorgeous patina that shows in it’s appearance and it’s voice. You can coax sweet, lingering notes and majestic roar depending on how you attack this fine instrument. Like all Kohnos the playability is superb.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
2008 Kohno Pro-J Brazilian/Cedar
This Kohno Pro-J in Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar has the quintessential clarity and power that Kohno is known for but the Cedar gives it a little more warmth. This is a great guitar for someone who wants power and separation, but loves the dark, rich sound of a Cedar top. Just 4 years old, this Kohno is mature and open but young and ready for serious play.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1989 Kohno Professional R Rosewood/Spruce
An incredible sounding and playing classical guitar hand built and signed by Masaru Kohno himself in 1989. The projection and playability of this Kohno Professional-R guitar is outstanding. Incredibly loud, rich tone comes forth from the Indian Rosewood and Spruce body. The Professional-R is a concert grade guitar on par with the 1a instruments from the Spanish makers. The guitar community lost Masaru in 1998, but he lives on through his wonderful instruments and this guitar is a testament to his mastery of the craft.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.88 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
1980 Kohno 30 Brazilian/Spruce
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.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.88 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1970 Kohno 5 Rosewood/Spruce
Another stellar guitar from Masaru Kohno. This instrument was completed not long after Masaru’s Gold Medal win at the International Guitar Building Competition in Belgium in 1967. The Rosewood back and sides and Spruce top–along with Masaru’s impeccable craftsmanship–make for a guitar with loud, robust tones and perfect playability. As if that wasn’t enough, this instrument is in excellent condition for being over 40 years old and only shows light play wear. Tonally, this guitar offers amazing tone at an easy price point.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.88 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood 
1976 Kohno 20 Brazilian/Spruce
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.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 26 in Nut Width 1.97 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1996 Kohno Special Rosewood/Spruce
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.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood 
1993 Kohno Special Brazilian/Red Cedar
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 delightful Kohno Special from 1993 is one of the most elegant classical guitars you’ll ever hold. Crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar, the playability and tone are sublime. Though the back has had several repaired cracks, this wonderful instrument is structurally sound and ready for a lifetime of enjoyment.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2004 Kohno Professional J Brazilian/Spruce
Kohno guitars are well known as world class instruments of the highest caliber. I’m always impressed at how expressive they are in every register. They offer vibrant bass and clear, singing trebles and are renowned for their effortless playability. The Kohno tradition is alive and well and we are extremely proud to offer Kohno guitars here at Dream Guitars.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Kohno Maestro Brazilian/Spruce
The Maestro is quite simply the top of the line from Kohno Guitars and master luthier Masaki Sakurai. For the Maestro every piece of wood from the braces to the top are the absolutely best, set aside especially for the Maestro model. When even the braces are perfectly quarter sawn and the top has perfect grain you wind up with a very special instrument. This one sounds spectacular, strong and lively, as Kohnos are known to be, but also very rich and superbly balanced with great projection. The playability is of the highest caliber as well. The Maestro appointments are sophisticated and elegant from the special Maestro Headstock scroll to the inlaid bridge and Gotoh tuners, this is first-class in every detail. The construction is impeccable and the voice inspiring. We are very excited to have for you this very rare and special Kohno Maestro.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Kohno Professional J Brazilian/Cedar
Kohno guitars are well known as world class instruments of the highest caliber. I’m always impressed at how expressive they are in every register. They offer vibrant bass and clear, singing trebles and are renowned for their effortless playability. The Kohno tradition is alive and well and we are extremely proud to offer Kohno guitars here at Dream Guitars.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1990 Kohno Professional R Indian/Spruce
Masura Kohno was considered the finest Japanese luthier of his day. Kohno guitars have long been heralded for their clear, brilliant tone, unending power and ease of play. The guitar world lost Masura Kohno in 1998 but his art lives on through his instruments like this beautiful 1990 Professional-R. This one is in excellent condition with a fully mature spruce top making it far better than new. It plays beautifully on the entire fingerboard with that beautiful Kohno articulation and power.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 1.97 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
New Kohno Professional J Brazilian/Red Cedar
This guitar, like all Kohnos, has amazing clarity and abundant power. It fills the room while remaining articulate and responsive. The dynamic range on this Cedar top and premium Brazilian Rosewood body is tremendous. You can play softly and get an intimate voice reminiscent of the great Spanish makers, but you can also push it hard and get a German style power and clarity. This one is crafted from a beautiful set of premium Brazilian Rosewood with straight grain. Kohno guitar has long be heralded for the superb quality of the construction and this one is another perfect example. A superb concert instrument.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
New Kohno Professional J Brazilian/German
Masaki Sakurai is carrying on the wonderful Kohno tradition by building the most impeccable instruments as created by Masaru Kohno. This is a world class instrument, at once inspiring and humbling. We are always amazed at the clear and articulate voice of these Kohno guitars. This one has a wonderful set of Brazilian Rosewood that lends warmth to the voice. The trebles are lyrical and sweet and the basses are strong and round. This is superb world class concert guitar suitable for the highest caliber player.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian