HAND MADE - TAKAMINE No10 1984 - BOUCHET/TORRES/FURUI STYLE

Description: Made in 1984 Takamine 10 by M.Furui The guitar was made in 1984 under the supervision of Takamine's Headmaster Luthier Masaichi Furui based on his own design, however inspired by blueprints provided by world famous luthiers. This guitar’s headstock and rosette mimics Robert Bouchet’s designs, while bracing is the same as introduced by Antonio de Torres in 1860. In the past I have sold a guitar made in 1978 with the same looks and design, labelled “Luthier M.Furui” by Takamine model No10. In regular lineup of Takamine classical of mid1980s Takamine No10 was one of high-end models. The only higher models were 15 (made with solid IR b/s) and 20 (made with solid BR b/s). All these higher models were made primarily with Spruce tops, regular Takamine style headstocks, Kohno style rosettes and/or bridge decoration and Kohno style bracing. Midrange model 8 was made also with Spruce top and solid IR b/s. Lower end models 30, 40, 5, 6 and 7 were all made with solid Cedar tops, 6 & 7 with solid IR backs, while 30, 40 and 5 with non-solid IR b/s. Few years ago I believed that these M.Furui models were made in very low numbers and only between 1978-1979. I believed so until I found this guitar you are looking at. Because this guitar is made with Cedar top it automatically makes it a super rare individual. This terrific and powerful instrument certainly deserves a title of Grand Concert Guitar. This gorgeous instrument offers very impressive volume and superb response, sweet and warm tonality that easily challenges higher priced models made by Japanese elite luthiers of that era. Basses are deep, warm but relatively clean. Trebles are sweet, clear, and ringing. All notes are well balanced and well separated, all magnified by great sustain. It simply is a "joy to play" guitar. I am sure that if it was made at Masaru Kohno's workshop it would certainly be priced 50% higher and labelled as model 15. While overall condition of this guitar can be described as “excellent for its age” its surfaces bear several very light and rather small cosmetic imperfections: few tiny dents and small scratches on the top, back and sides and (perhaps most conspicuous) tiny dents and attrition along the edges of soundboards and back plate. Nevertheless, excellent condition of the neck, fingerboard and frets prove that this guitar hasn’t been played as much these cosmetic imperfections suggest. It can be played for many years without a need for any repairs or adjustments. Its high-grade tuners work smoothly. Specifications: Top: Solid Cedar /Torres 7 braces system/ thin coat of lacquer Back & sides: Solid Indian Rosewood /urethane Fingerboard: Ebony Neck: Mahogany Scale 650 mm Width at Nut: 52 mm Its action is set to 3.50 mm under E6 and 3.00 mm under E1 with still extra room on the saddle. Second saddle sets the action at 4.20mm E6 and 3.30mm E1. You may try either one. This guitar will be shipped in a used Takabe hard shell case in still very good condition. THE ONLY PURPOSE OF THIS CASE IS TO PROTECT THE GUITAR DURING SHIPMENT. I WILL NOT PROVIDE ITS DETAILED DESCRIPTION OR MAKE ADDITIONAL PICTURES, NOR I WILL ACCEPT ANY COMPLAINTS. IF YOU DON’T LIKE THIS CASE YOU WILL NEED TO BUY A DIFFERENT ONE. WHEN YOU BUY ANY GUITAR, YOU MUST ANTICIPATE TAKING IT TO YOUR LOCAL GUITAR SHOP FOR FINAL ADJUSTMENTS CALLED “SETUP”. DEPENIDNG ON YOUR PLAYING TECHNIQUE, THIS SETUP ON USED GUITARS MAY INCLUDE NEW CUSTOM-MADE NUT AND SADDLE. IF YOU HEAR STRING BUZZ IT DOESN’T MEAN THAT GUITAR IS DEFECTIVE. IF YOU PLAY HARD ENOUGH ALL BASS STRINGS WILL BUZZ OVER THE FRETS, UNLESS THEY ARE SUSPENDED VERY FAR FROM THE FINGERBOARD. UNLESS YOU PLAY QUITE GENTLY, YOU CAN’T HAVE LOW ACTION AND NO BUZZES. KEEP IN MIND THAT CELLO-LIKE BASSES ON HIGH GRADE CLASSICAL GUITARS HAVE THEIR NATURAL “BUZZ”. Return Policy Buyer has the right to return purchased guitar within 2 days from receipt. General Terms Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described. Fees and Charges Buyer receives full refund in their original payment method, less any shipping costs. Special conditions You have 48 hours of trial after receiving the guitar. 48 hours is enough time to inspect the guitar. 1 hour is usually enough to evaluate the guitar’s tonality and if you don’t like it right away you won’t like it a week later. If you realize that you don’t like the guitar enough to keep it, you have the right to return it. If you find a real problem not disclosed in my description, you are covered by eBay’s Money Back Guarantee. If that problem is damage that likely occurred during the shipment I will file an insurance claim with eBay’s Ship Cover Program. If you decide to return the guitar you must notify me within 48 hours after delivery, pack it and ship it back within 24 hours after "return notification". If you expect to receive a full refund, the guitar must be returned in the same condition as I have shipped it to you. If it arrives back to me damaged, I will not issue any refund but cooperate with you on your insurance claim. It is therefore very important that you ship the guitar fully insured. Victor K.

Price: 2000 USD

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia

End Time: 2024-12-30T13:58:12.000Z

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