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Katsumi Arai



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Neck:Mahogany
Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish:Cashew
Tuning Machine:GOTOH(40mm)
String height:1string 2.9mm/6string 3.1mm

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Born in Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture in 1941.
He studied guitar playing under Yukihiro Yokoo.
Introduced by Mr. Yokoo, he started making classical guitar under Mr. Tsunezaburo Kurosawa in 1962.
In 1964 he started making under Mr. Morio Tazaki.
He has opened his own workshop in 1968 and started guitar making in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture.
He has now moved to Kazo City, continues to produce.


[Instrument information]
Produced in 1977. The striking deep red Sound board is probably made of Western Red Cedar.
Resonance is set to G #.
660mm scale instrument made of cedar,you can imagine a powerful and glossy sound,but the sound of this instrument is rather modest, and a sharp tone image, giving an overall calm impression.

There is no major repair history such as cracks, and there are few scratches considering the age.
No problem with playability-related parts such as the neck and frets.
The Sound board has uneven surface considering the age.







〔detail〕
InstrumentKatsumi Arai
CategoryJapanese Classical Guitars 〔Used〕
Number/Model
Scale length660mm
CountryJapan
Year1977Year
TopCeder
Side&BackSouth American rosewood
Condition※
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