Masaru Kohno - 1976 No. 30
Masaru Kohno - 1976 No. 30
Overview
Overview
About the luthier
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.
About the guitar
This stunning 1976 Masaru Kohno No. 30 was the second-highest model in the Masaru Kohno lineup, with the No. 50 being the flagship model. After 1982, the No. 30 became the equivalent of the Masaru Kohno "Special", and when Masaki Sakurai took over the workshop, it corresponded to the Sakurai Kohno Professional-J.
As a top-tier concert instrument, this guitar embodies everything expected from a world-class concert guitar: excellent volume, superb playability, fast response, and outstanding balance and clarity. Its rich tonal depth and refined articulation make it an ideal choice for any guitarist seeking a high-performance instrument at an affordable price.
This guitar remains in very good condition, displaying playing wear and marks, but with no structural issues whatsoever—a testament to its quality craftsmanship and durability. A truly remarkable instrument, offering professional-level performance at exceptional value.
Watch the presentation video of this particular guitar below, where you will find a lot of additional information about its playability and sound.
| Luthier: | Masaru Kohno |
| Construction year: | 1976 |
| Construction type: | Traditional |
| Top: | Spruce |
| Back and sides: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Finish: | Cashew |
| Air body frequency: | F # / G |
| Scale: | 658 mm |
| Nut: | 53 mm |
| Weight: | 1570 grams |
| Tuners: | Fustero |
| Strings: | Knobloch - EDC 34.0 |
| Condition: | Very Good |
| Case: | Gigbag |
Details about GPSR:
Classical Guitar
Masaru Kohno
Siccas Guitars GmbH, Roonstr. 31, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany, www.siccasguitars.com, info@siccasguitars.com
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Video overview
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