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2006 Kobrle Flintstone 6 String Bass Alder/Macassar Ebony
From the Czech Republic comes this incredible 6-string bass guitar by Libor Kobrle. Handcrafted with a beautiful Macassar Ebony top and headplate and colorful Alder back, this bass features incredible Kent Armstrong Custom KS-6 active pickups for maximum tonal variety. The Rock Maple neck and Indian Rosewood fretboard are a joy to play with smooth action. Even high up on the neck, the notes ring out strong and true. The active electronics allow for a wide array of tonal possibilities.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 34 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 3.5 in Woods Ebony - Macassar, Alder 
2015 Koentopp Chicagoan, Romanian Maple/Carpathian Spruce
Dan Koentopp is a tried and true craftsperson, from what we can tell by the quality of this 2015 Chicagoan oval hole archtop. A delicate and exacting touch brings together a hand-carved Romanian Maple back with a matching Carpathian Spruce top bound in rich red Macassar Ebony and outfitted with a cello-style tailpiece and Macassar Ebony pickguard. A full 17 inches across the lower bout with three inch body depth around; five pounds on the nose, and a slinky smooth setup. The voice is characterized by a warm, round quality that permeates the bass, miss, and trebles—and translates faithfully when amplified with the Barbera bridge pickup (volume knob under the guard). Waverly tuners help keep build weight down, and Dan appointed this Chicagoan with Pearl skyscrapers on the headplate and a corresponding Pearl inlay on the backplate reminiscent of an “espresso art” tulip.
From tuners to tail, this 2015 Chicagoan from Don Koentopp is a work of functional art. We can’t think of higher praise than that.Other keywords: arched top, arch top, fingerstyle jazz, handcarved, cutaway, ebany, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Maple - Romanian 
2021 Sakurai Kohno Professional J, Jacaranda Rosewood/Spruce
The Kohno Professional J is a finely honed machine. This beauty is from 2021, nearly new, and already wide awake. Gorgeous Jacaranda Rosewood back and sides and a Spruce top, plus 650mm scale and 51mm nut, and a glassy finish throughout. Weighs in under four pounds, so light and resonant—and the neck-body weight is perfectly balanced. Enjoy our demo with Andy Jurik, and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out. Talk soon!
Other keywords: fingerstyle, cashew, jaracanda, gotoh, mosaic, K1105A
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Jacaranda 
1999 Sakurai Kohno Professional R, Indian Rosewood/Spruce
Ah, the beauty of time. We love, love, love it when a Classical comes to us that’s had decades to open up—two here, and what an effect. Trebles are clear and powerful, pairing sweetly with a sonorous bass and warm mids. This 1999 Sakurai Kohno Professional R is in great shape, well preserved with Indian Rosewood and Spruce. 650mm scale and 50mm nut; medium thickness neck that feels familiar and comfortable in hand; at 3lbs 9oz it’s a featherweight player.
Other keywords: kono, FA0319, tkl, andy jurik, nylon string
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
1972 Kohno 15 Brazilian/Cedar
Masaru Kohno was widely regarded as one of the finest builders of concert Classicals, and our experience with his work will definitely reinforce that reputation. This particular Classical is a 1973 vintage, with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and a tight-grained Cedar top, and has one of the sweetest, most opened-up voices we’ve heard in a Classical in some time–thanks in no small part to the 660mm long scale setup!
The tone is balanced, with bass notes that are rich and articulate, and the setup is glass smooth and easy on the hands. This #15 model Kohno responds beautifully to both a light touch to a more aggressive attack, and provides consistent projection even with the subltest adagio. The bass notes exude a dry tone that allows them to cut through the mix, complementing the warmth of the middle register. This Kohno has seen many years of great music, and it’s got many more years still to come.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.98 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1993 Kohno Professional J Brazilian/Spruce
A superb instrument created by Masaru Kohno. One chord is all it takes to know that you are playing something special and full of life. The clarity and articulation of this guitar is superb, and you can certainly hear the beauty of the Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce. The notes from the treble strings are lyrical and sweet, complimented by rich round bass. This one includes a pickup system and a neck strap button so it can be played amplified and standing up. Label signed by Masaru Kohno.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1972 Kohno 15 Brazilian/Cedar
Masaru Kohno’s guitars are regarded as being incredible concert guitars, the voice is powerful and full, with strong trebles and complementing basses, they are able to fill a concert hall with articulate sound. As always with a Kohno classicals, this is a wonderfully built instrument, made from beautiful Brazilian Rosewood and perfectly straight grained cedar. You will not find a better guitar out there for the price, this guitar has everything a player or performer could ask for.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
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