1977 Masaru Kohno no 15 natural

Excellent condition, 8/10, Made in Japan, indian rosewood, mahogany neck with double ebony reinforcements, gold hardware, 53mm nut width, 660mm scale length, more info:

Those who know and love Masaru Kohno's guitars appreciate not only their great sound and easy playability, but also their excellent build quality. Clear evidence of Kohno's mastery in this regard is evident in this Model 15 classical guitar. Masaru Kohno (1926-1998) is an essential figure in Japanese guitar making history and visionary luthier. Born in Mito City, Japan, he started his career as a luthier after graduating from the Tokyo College of Arts and Crafts. In 1959, Masaru Kohno travelled to Arcangel Fernandez’s workshop in Spain, where he stayed six months for an enlightening apprenticeship. A turning point in his career was winning the Gold Medal at the Elizabeth’s Concourse International Guitar Building Competition in Belgium in 1967, which brought him worldwide recognition. The list of players having recorded and performed on Masaru Kohno’s guitar is substantial, and to name a few, Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, and Sharon Isbin.

For those who are not familiar with Kohno guitars, it is important to know that, while the Model 15 was the least expensive of three models Kohno made in 1977, it was made, nevertheless, with the same exacting standards and featured the same design as his higher priced models which offered more premium woods and hardware. Thus, the performance characteristics of his models, the family of sound that defines a Kohno - superb balance, color, and clarity - are very similar among them. This being the case, each model, regardless of its features, is a fine instrument made to serve the demands of a skilled performer.