Takamine No 10 Handmade Concert Classical Guitar Japan

🇺🇸 OUR VALUED USA CUSTOMER, please keep in mind that there is a 15% tariff on goods that were made in the EU and Japan. It will be charged on the purchase amount by the UPS on behalf of the US Customs, plus the brokerage fee of about $40. Our profit margins are lower than most sellers' and we price our inventory to help buyers save.

A very nice Takamine No 10 Handcrafted in Japan

Absolutely the best value for money you can get.

Yamaha's of the same class and quality are US$1500+

It has very impressive volume and sustain. The tone is balances, rich with nuances and pleasing to the ear.

The guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 45% at 25 degrees (75F).
The action is medium low, comfortable to play.

Condition

The guitar is in very good condition. There are signs of use such as scuffs and small dings here and there and a hairline crack in the top that goes from the bottom to the sound hole. (Please check the pictures) The neck has a barely noticeable forward bow which is considered normal and does not affect playing. There is no visible fretwear.

Specs.
Top: Solid Spruce

Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood

Finish: Polyurethane

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard:  Ebony 

Bridge: Rosewood, Natural Bone Saddle

Scale Length: 650 mm

Nut width: 52 mm

String width: 42 mm

Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.5 mm

Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.7 mm

Comes with a quality hard case.

Founded in 1959 at the foot of Mount Takamine in Sakashita, Japan, Takamine Guitars evolved from a small family workshop into a globally recognized brand. They revolutionized the acoustic-electric market in 1978 by introducing the revolutionary Palathetic under-saddle pickup and built a lasting legacy of stage-ready, feedback-resistant instruments.

Some more history of Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars.

From the late 1960s Japanese luthiers produced guitars of exceptional quality. These skilled craftsmen typically ran small shops, employing a handful of master builders who were often trained in Spain or under Spanish master builders in Japan. During this period, bans on certain types of wood were not yet in place, allowing luthiers to source high-quality wood for their creations. Although these guitars are considered a bargain in today's market, finding top-quality Japanese classical guitars from this era can be challenging, and restrictions on exporting certain types of wood make them even more difficult to obtain. Similar guitars built with comparable materials today would cost significantly more due to the scarcity or complete bans on certain types of wood. Most of those talented luthiers from the 70s and 80s are now retired or have passed away.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

SHIPPING

We pack professionally, double box and reinforce the walls. We loosen the strings for transit as recommended. We'll send pictures of the packing process if you'd like.
PLEASE NOTE that shipping times are not guaranteed due to holidays, weather, other disruptions etc. 

We cannot be responsible for local taxes and/or duties.

RATES

🇺🇸 USA: Ground, 10-15 days US$100 (Please keep in mind that there is a 15% tariff in effect plus about $40 UPS brokerage fee)

🇨🇦 Canada: UPS Ground, 2-3 days CA$100

🇪🇺 European Union: UPS Express Saver, 5-7 days EUR 195

🇬🇧 UK: UPS Express Saver, 5-7 days GBP 165

🇦🇺 Australia: Please inquire with your Postal code

Return Policy.

We do not accept returns of used items. 

We do our best to make detailed descriptions and use high resolution pictures.

Please study pictures and read the description carefully. Contact us if you have more questions.

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