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TAMA 3550P VINTAGE c.1973 HIGH-QUALITY MIJ SPRUCE/JACARANDA GRAND CONCERT GUITAR
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Description Brand: Tama No. of Strings: 6 string Size: 4//4 Right-// Left-Handed: Right-Handed Model: 3550P Country//Region of Manufacture: Japan
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M: 07970 832955________________________________________________________________Selling on commission for a customer.Amongst regular sales of Classical guitars, also Brazilian, English and Spanish made, I have sold many Japanese made classicals, but this one is a little different....a really exceptional quality, Japanese Tama Classical Guitar, referred to in the maker's original literature as "Grand Concert Guitar", which appears to be from the early 1970s. Offering really excellent sound and playability, the guitar has some exceptional quality detailing and fittings, with richly coloured timbers, of the traditional combination of Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back & sides, now an expensive rarity, or Jacaranda, as it was referred to in the brochure when the guitar was made.There is a considerable level of "buzz" around Tama guitars in general in various forums, and from the level of prices you can see, they seem to be regarded as pretty much the top of the tree of Japanese made guitars. A quick look at eBay & other sites gives prices of anything between up to around £1,100. See also the update about the link between Tama guitars and Juan Orozco & Kohno.___________________________________________________________ TAMA 3550P VINTAGE c.1973 HIGH-QUALITY MIJ SPRUCE/JACARANDA CLASSICAL/SPANISH "GRAND CONCERT" GUITAR - Exceptional Quality, Beautifully Appointed, Spruce Top & Brazilian Rosewood Japanese-made Guitar, in Fantastically Good Condition, with probably Original Case._____________________________________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION.
_____________________________________________________________________________Stock Number: VTGC1032.I have sold quite a number of Japanese made Classicals from this period, which are invariably beautifully made with attractive woods and elegant detailing. They are very good sounding and playing vintage guitars, with great character. Of all the ones I have sold, this has one has the most exceptional detailing features and fittings, undoubtedly of real style and quality.Although it has no specific dating on the guitar itself, there is sufficient internet research information to date it in all probability to 1973. My customer bought the guitar around 2012 from the well-known online seller, Nick's Guitars, for a price of £785, but is prepared to consider reasonable offers. The brief details from that sale and extensive array of photographs is still viewable in the Nick's Guitars picture library.There are certain references to the 3550 model only being made in 1974, and with Cedar top & Ebony fingerboard, which is probably where the Nick's Guitars dating originated, but I suspect that the Serial Number of T3061256, stamped on the main brace front of the soundhole, is more likely to date the guitar to 1973, on the basis so often used on Japanese guitars that the 3 represents the year, 06, the month of June, and 1256 the production number in that month. Anyway, I think it is safe to describe it as "early '70s". The "P" designation added to the 3550P, stamped on the neck block, indicates that this model has high-quality laminate top.This is a really very elegant Classical guitar, quite exceptional amongst the many Japanese classical guitars I have seen, and will provide an excellent instrument for a student or an experienced player. As you will see from the photos the richly coloured woods are beautiful, and the finish retains superb depth of colour. The beautifully grained top has intricate decorative soundhole Rosette and dark-edged multiple binding. The elegantly carved Headstock has very handsome Rosewood facing, with similar herringbone decorative centre stripe inlay. The Rosewood bridge, has smart light-coloured wood binding and Rosewood inlay. The Rosewood back and sides are also richly coloured, particularly attractively grained, book-matched, with centre inlay stripe, and again the exceptional quality feature of edge bindings on the rear. The matching Rosewood sides have also have side bindings, top & back and end stripe - the whole guitar has the exceptional look of quality! This is reflected in the fact that the back & sides are in fact Brazilian Rosewood, or as it was referred to
Description
| Brand: | Tama | No. of Strings: | 6 string |
| Size: | 4//4 | Right-// Left-Handed: | Right-Handed |
| Model: | 3550P | Country//Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
________________________________________________________________
*** VINTAGE & TRADITIONAL GUITARS ***W: www.vintagetraditionalguitars.co.uk
E: info@vintagetraditionalguitars.co.uk
T: +44 (0)1543 677140
M: 07970 832955________________________________________________________________Selling on commission for a customer.Amongst regular sales of Classical guitars, also Brazilian, English and Spanish made, I have sold many Japanese made classicals, but this one is a little different....a really exceptional quality, Japanese Tama Classical Guitar, referred to in the maker's original literature as "Grand Concert Guitar", which appears to be from the early 1970s. Offering really excellent sound and playability, the guitar has some exceptional quality detailing and fittings, with richly coloured timbers, of the traditional combination of Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back & sides, now an expensive rarity, or Jacaranda, as it was referred to in the brochure when the guitar was made.There is a considerable level of "buzz" around Tama guitars in general in various forums, and from the level of prices you can see, they seem to be regarded as pretty much the top of the tree of Japanese made guitars. A quick look at eBay & other sites gives prices of anything between up to around £1,100. See also the update about the link between Tama guitars and Juan Orozco & Kohno.___________________________________________________________ TAMA 3550P VINTAGE c.1973 HIGH-QUALITY MIJ SPRUCE/JACARANDA CLASSICAL/SPANISH "GRAND CONCERT" GUITAR - Exceptional Quality, Beautifully Appointed, Spruce Top & Brazilian Rosewood Japanese-made Guitar, in Fantastically Good Condition, with probably Original Case._____________________________________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION.
_____________________________________________________________________________Stock Number: VTGC1032.I have sold quite a number of Japanese made Classicals from this period, which are invariably beautifully made with attractive woods and elegant detailing. They are very good sounding and playing vintage guitars, with great character. Of all the ones I have sold, this has one has the most exceptional detailing features and fittings, undoubtedly of real style and quality.Although it has no specific dating on the guitar itself, there is sufficient internet research information to date it in all probability to 1973. My customer bought the guitar around 2012 from the well-known online seller, Nick's Guitars, for a price of £785, but is prepared to consider reasonable offers. The brief details from that sale and extensive array of photographs is still viewable in the Nick's Guitars picture library.There are certain references to the 3550 model only being made in 1974, and with Cedar top & Ebony fingerboard, which is probably where the Nick's Guitars dating originated, but I suspect that the Serial Number of T3061256, stamped on the main brace front of the soundhole, is more likely to date the guitar to 1973, on the basis so often used on Japanese guitars that the 3 represents the year, 06, the month of June, and 1256 the production number in that month. Anyway, I think it is safe to describe it as "early '70s". The "P" designation added to the 3550P, stamped on the neck block, indicates that this model has high-quality laminate top.This is a really very elegant Classical guitar, quite exceptional amongst the many Japanese classical guitars I have seen, and will provide an excellent instrument for a student or an experienced player. As you will see from the photos the richly coloured woods are beautiful, and the finish retains superb depth of colour. The beautifully grained top has intricate decorative soundhole Rosette and dark-edged multiple binding. The elegantly carved Headstock has very handsome Rosewood facing, with similar herringbone decorative centre stripe inlay. The Rosewood bridge, has smart light-coloured wood binding and Rosewood inlay. The Rosewood back and sides are also richly coloured, particularly attractively grained, book-matched, with centre inlay stripe, and again the exceptional quality feature of edge bindings on the rear. The matching Rosewood sides have also have side bindings, top & back and end stripe - the whole guitar has the exceptional look of quality! This is reflected in the fact that the back & sides are in fact Brazilian Rosewood, or as it was referred to
*** VINTAGE & TRADITIONAL GUITARS ***W: www.vintagetraditionalguitars.co.uk
E: info@vintagetraditionalguitars.co.uk
T: +44 (0)1543 677140
M: 07970 832955________________________________________________________________Selling on commission for a customer.Amongst regular sales of Classical guitars, also Brazilian, English and Spanish made, I have sold many Japanese made classicals, but this one is a little different....a really exceptional quality, Japanese Tama Classical Guitar, referred to in the maker's original literature as "Grand Concert Guitar", which appears to be from the early 1970s. Offering really excellent sound and playability, the guitar has some exceptional quality detailing and fittings, with richly coloured timbers, of the traditional combination of Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back & sides, now an expensive rarity, or Jacaranda, as it was referred to in the brochure when the guitar was made.There is a considerable level of "buzz" around Tama guitars in general in various forums, and from the level of prices you can see, they seem to be regarded as pretty much the top of the tree of Japanese made guitars. A quick look at eBay & other sites gives prices of anything between up to around £1,100. See also the update about the link between Tama guitars and Juan Orozco & Kohno.___________________________________________________________ TAMA 3550P VINTAGE c.1973 HIGH-QUALITY MIJ SPRUCE/JACARANDA CLASSICAL/SPANISH "GRAND CONCERT" GUITAR - Exceptional Quality, Beautifully Appointed, Spruce Top & Brazilian Rosewood Japanese-made Guitar, in Fantastically Good Condition, with probably Original Case._____________________________________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION.
_____________________________________________________________________________Stock Number: VTGC1032.I have sold quite a number of Japanese made Classicals from this period, which are invariably beautifully made with attractive woods and elegant detailing. They are very good sounding and playing vintage guitars, with great character. Of all the ones I have sold, this has one has the most exceptional detailing features and fittings, undoubtedly of real style and quality.Although it has no specific dating on the guitar itself, there is sufficient internet research information to date it in all probability to 1973. My customer bought the guitar around 2012 from the well-known online seller, Nick's Guitars, for a price of £785, but is prepared to consider reasonable offers. The brief details from that sale and extensive array of photographs is still viewable in the Nick's Guitars picture library.There are certain references to the 3550 model only being made in 1974, and with Cedar top & Ebony fingerboard, which is probably where the Nick's Guitars dating originated, but I suspect that the Serial Number of T3061256, stamped on the main brace front of the soundhole, is more likely to date the guitar to 1973, on the basis so often used on Japanese guitars that the 3 represents the year, 06, the month of June, and 1256 the production number in that month. Anyway, I think it is safe to describe it as "early '70s". The "P" designation added to the 3550P, stamped on the neck block, indicates that this model has high-quality laminate top.This is a really very elegant Classical guitar, quite exceptional amongst the many Japanese classical guitars I have seen, and will provide an excellent instrument for a student or an experienced player. As you will see from the photos the richly coloured woods are beautiful, and the finish retains superb depth of colour. The beautifully grained top has intricate decorative soundhole Rosette and dark-edged multiple binding. The elegantly carved Headstock has very handsome Rosewood facing, with similar herringbone decorative centre stripe inlay. The Rosewood bridge, has smart light-coloured wood binding and Rosewood inlay. The Rosewood back and sides are also richly coloured, particularly attractively grained, book-matched, with centre inlay stripe, and again the exceptional quality feature of edge bindings on the rear. The matching Rosewood sides have also have side bindings, top & back and end stripe - the whole guitar has the exceptional look of quality! This is reflected in the fact that the back & sides are in fact Brazilian Rosewood, or as it was referred to