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TERRIFIC VINTAGE EICHI KODAIRA EL300 (630MM) CLASSICAL GUITAR IN MINT CONDITION
Estimated price for orientation: 800 $
Category: Classical Guitars
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Description Brand: R.Matsuoka Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Please read my 7 days return policy at the bottom of the page.*************************************************************************If you are thinking about a purchase of a used vintage guitar you need to accept the fact that such guitars may have cosmetic flaws solely associated with their age, but not related to any particular damage. For example their finishes change their look over the years and are not glossy and crystal clear like on brand new guitar. In addition, such guitars may require fret dressing, new tuners, string action adjustment or a simple repair before they can be fully enjoyed. I see guitars as musical instruments, not as furniture. When I describe guitar as being in excellent condition I don't talk only about its cosmetics but mostly about its structural & functional condition, sound and playability. If you are seeking a perfect looking, low maintenance guitar you should abandon a thought about buying used vintage one, especially from me.I don't offer "sound samples" because they never reflect true sound of a guitar as we hear it playing in our own room. You can greatly change tonality of any guitar by using different strings. *******************************************************************************************Eichi Kodaira EL300 in practically mint conditionThis guitar was made in early/mid1970ties by Eichi Kodaira. Eichi Kodaira was absolutely very highly skilled luthier. His business philosophy was to produce very high grade classical guitars which could be available to less wealthy Japanese guitar players at affordable prices. This goal was achievable by using high grade laminates instead of solid woods. Solid woods are much harder to work with, easily crack during the production as well as later during regular usage. High grade laminates perform just like solid woods but are easier to work with and don’t crack that easily, hence their use always leads to lower prices of guitars that often sound as good as 3 x more expensive all solid woods” models. During 1970s Eichi was making guitars with his own label as well as more luxurious looking Ecole guitars, destined mostly for foreign markets. Eichi was absolutely highly regarded luthier not only in Japan.Established earlier by Masaru Matano Old Asturias workshop was taken over by Rokkomann Co. in 1980 and Eichi was invited to join New Asturias workshop along with 2 other fantastic Japanese luthiers: Masaru Matano & Hiromi Yamaguchi (maker of terrific Cervantes guitars). Asturias today is one of only few Japanese Gakkis where all guitar models are made by hand “old fashion way”. Another such workshop is Kodaira workshop whish, although remains under Rokkomann umbrella, was separated from Asturias in mid 1980sEichi Kodaira’s instruments are very well regarded and a lot of players consider them as the great mid-price range classical guitars. This one is no exception. It really sings! It has beautiful tone, clear, full, and rich with great resonance with very impressive volume. The clarity of the treble notes is truly exceptional. I would describe them as being “glassy”. This guitar is also very responsive and super easy to play. In my opinion sound wise this guitars beats any brand new guitar that you can find in US stores in price range of $2500-$3000. It is a serious mistake to disregard such guitars only because their description says “laminated back & sides”. They absolutely have nothing in common with cheap guitars that flooded US music stores in recent decades.This guitar cosmetically is in practically mint condition for its age. The only visible cosmetic imperfection is 1 very light/small mark located on its sound board. Guitar remains in perfect functional condition. Specifications: Top: High Grade Solid Cedar/ lacquer Back & Sides: Straight Grain Brazilian Rosewood Doubleplate/ lacquerCalling this construction "laminates" would actually be very incorrect and quite misleading. This genuine Japanese invention has really nothing in common with modern era cheap particle-board laminates. This construction is nothing but 2 solid wood plates glued together, hence in fact nothing but reinforced solid woods. Such plates perform no different from solid woods, while don't crack as easily, are much easier to work with, and allow for much lower prices of these instruments. Such guitars have always been and still are a true blessing for all guitar enthusiasts with limited funds. Mahogany Neck Ebonized Rosewood fingerboard Scale: 630 mm Nut width: 50 mm Action set to 4.00 mm under E6 and 3.50 mm under E1 with plenty of room on the saddle for experiments with lower action.This guitar will be shipped in used case of minimal value. You don’t pay for the case. You only pay for the guitar. Please consider this case as a free bonus and don’t expect too much. I will not accept any complaints regarding the condition of the case. Message to Australian buyers !!!!!In order to ship a package with guitar to Australia at affordable rate +/- $100 (USPS International Priority Mail), height of such package can’t exceed 42” and its girth+ length can’t exceed 97”. Therefore I will pack the guitar into a case that is short enough to meet this requirement.
Description
| Brand: | R.Matsuoka | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
Please read my 7 days return policy at the bottom of the page.*************************************************************************If you are thinking about a purchase of a used vintage guitar you need to accept the fact that such guitars may have cosmetic flaws solely associated with their age, but not related to any particular damage. For example their finishes change their look over the years and are not glossy and crystal clear like on brand new guitar. In addition, such guitars may require fret dressing, new tuners, string action adjustment or a simple repair before they can be fully enjoyed. I see guitars as musical instruments, not as furniture. When I describe guitar as being in excellent condition I don't talk only about its cosmetics but mostly about its structural & functional condition, sound and playability. If you are seeking a perfect looking, low maintenance guitar you should abandon a thought about buying used vintage one, especially from me.I don't offer "sound samples" because they never reflect true sound of a guitar as we hear it playing in our own room. You can greatly change tonality of any guitar by using different strings. *******************************************************************************************Eichi Kodaira EL300 in practically mint conditionThis guitar was made in early/mid1970ties by Eichi Kodaira. Eichi Kodaira was absolutely very highly skilled luthier. His business philosophy was to produce very high grade classical guitars which could be available to less wealthy Japanese guitar players at affordable prices. This goal was achievable by using high grade laminates instead of solid woods. Solid woods are much harder to work with, easily crack during the production as well as later during regular usage. High grade laminates perform just like solid woods but are easier to work with and don’t crack that easily, hence their use always leads to lower prices of guitars that often sound as good as 3 x more expensive all solid woods” models. During 1970s Eichi was making guitars with his own label as well as more luxurious looking Ecole guitars, destined mostly for foreign markets. Eichi was absolutely highly regarded luthier not only in Japan.Established earlier by Masaru Matano Old Asturias workshop was taken over by Rokkomann Co. in 1980 and Eichi was invited to join New Asturias workshop along with 2 other fantastic Japanese luthiers: Masaru Matano & Hiromi Yamaguchi (maker of terrific Cervantes guitars). Asturias today is one of only few Japanese Gakkis where all guitar models are made by hand “old fashion way”. Another such workshop is Kodaira workshop whish, although remains under Rokkomann umbrella, was separated from Asturias in mid 1980sEichi Kodaira’s instruments are very well regarded and a lot of players consider them as the great mid-price range classical guitars. This one is no exception. It really sings! It has beautiful tone, clear, full, and rich with great resonance with very impressive volume. The clarity of the treble notes is truly exceptional. I would describe them as being “glassy”. This guitar is also very responsive and super easy to play. In my opinion sound wise this guitars beats any brand new guitar that you can find in US stores in price range of $2500-$3000. It is a serious mistake to disregard such guitars only because their description says “laminated back & sides”. They absolutely have nothing in common with cheap guitars that flooded US music stores in recent decades.This guitar cosmetically is in practically mint condition for its age. The only visible cosmetic imperfection is 1 very light/small mark located on its sound board. Guitar remains in perfect functional condition. Specifications: Top: High Grade Solid Cedar/ lacquer Back & Sides: Straight Grain Brazilian Rosewood Doubleplate/ lacquerCalling this construction "laminates" would actually be very incorrect and quite misleading. This genuine Japanese invention has really nothing in common with modern era cheap particle-board laminates. This construction is nothing but 2 solid wood plates glued together, hence in fact nothing but reinforced solid woods. Such plates perform no different from solid woods, while don't crack as easily, are much easier to work with, and allow for much lower prices of these instruments. Such guitars have always been and still are a true blessing for all guitar enthusiasts with limited funds. Mahogany Neck Ebonized Rosewood fingerboard Scale: 630 mm Nut width: 50 mm Action set to 4.00 mm under E6 and 3.50 mm under E1 with plenty of room on the saddle for experiments with lower action.This guitar will be shipped in used case of minimal value. You don’t pay for the case. You only pay for the guitar. Please consider this case as a free bonus and don’t expect too much. I will not accept any complaints regarding the condition of the case. Message to Australian buyers !!!!!In order to ship a package with guitar to Australia at affordable rate +/- $100 (USPS International Priority Mail), height of such package can’t exceed 42” and its girth+ length can’t exceed 97”. Therefore I will pack the guitar into a case that is short enough to meet this requirement.