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1979 Japanese Handmade Hakusui Imai Classical Guitar w/ BrandNew HardCase Mint!!

$ 818.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Dexterity: Right-Handed
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Body Type: Classical
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: Imai
  • Model: C-10
  • Soundboard Style: Flat Top
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Series: Concert
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • MPN: n/a
  • String Configuration: 6 String

    Description

    Up for sale is a beautiful sounding and looking vintage classical guitar made by Japanese luthier Hakusui Imai in 1979 in near mint condition. Imai guitars made by Hakusui have the similar value and reputation as Kohno guitars made in that period, because Hakusui only made limited number of guitars and he worked alone without any technician help. Sound wise, Imai guitars sound similar to Kohno with sweeter tones and piano like sound. But its volume is not very loud compared to the Spanish made guitars. This guitar looks like it has been taken good care of by the previous owner and not being played that much.
    Full Disclosure
    This guitar has been serviced few years ago by a local luthier. The service include a re-set of the neck to low down the action height plus set up of a new bone saddle, surface marks and scratches touch-ups and cleaning. There is no structural damage and repairs, no cracks and no binding separation...
    Specs:
    Top: Solid spruce
    Back/sides/bridge: Solid Indian rosewood
    Neck: mahogany
    Fretboard: Africa ebony
    Fret life: 85% left
    Tuner set: original gold plated tuner (made in Japan)
    Soundboard bracing pattern: traditional Spanish 7-fans (Ramirez)
    Scale length: 658 mm
    Nut/saddle: bone with 52 mm nut width
    String height at 12th fret: 4/32" at low E and high E as shown on the photo. Saddle has a lot of room to be lower at the both end.
    Finish: original French polish
    Strings installed: Galli GR65 normal tension
    Case: Brand New plywood hard case
    Important Shipping Note: The default shipping cost showed in the listing is calculated by a declared value of 0 of the package. Once the final purchase price is set (should be more than 0), your ebay calculator will automatically change the final shipping cost based on the purchase value plus INSURANCE at its full value. So please don't be surprised when seeing a higher number of shipping fee at check-out.
    Int'l bidders please contact me for a shipping quote first before bidding. The 0 shipping fee is only a default number. BIN buyer will get a free set of strings at buyer's choice PLUS a brand new Oasis in-case humidifier (winter time only), which is attached to the case interior right now and protecting the guitar all the time during cold season. Any low ball offer will be declined or ignored. All reasonable offers and questions will be handled to the best of my capability. Thanks for looking and happy ebaying.