Neck：Cedro
Fingerboard：Ebony
Finish： Cashew
Tuning Machine：GOTOH
String height：1string　2.9 mm／6string　3.7mm

[Profile]
Masaru Kohno was born in Mito, Ibaraki in 1926, he started making guitars in 1948, studied guitar making in Spain in 1960, and won a gold medal at the International Guitar Competition in Belgium in 1967. A pioneer in high-end guitar production in Japan, this brand still has a large number of fans. The guitars have a beautiful appearance with high workmanship, are easy to play and always stable, and above all, match the tastes of the Japanese people in terms of both tone and playability. They are also highly regarded overseas as the top of the Japanese brands.
Masaki Sakurai was born in Tokyo in 1944. He graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Science and Engineering in 1967, and at the same time joined Kohno Guitar Manufacturing, where he learned guitar making.
In 1988, he won the first prize at the 4th International Guitar Making Competition in Paris.
The model he won at that time has become one of the most popular models in his current lineup as the PC (Paris Competition) model.
After Masaru Kohno passed away in 1998, he took over the workshop and continued to make guitars under the 'Sakurai Kohno' label, while at the same time continuing to make guitars under his own brand, Masaki Sakurai. The brand is characterized by its high crafting precision, use of high-quality materials, and beautiful appearance.
The guitars are especially suited to the physique and tastes of the Japanese, and their outstanding ease of playability and stability have gained great popularity overseas as well, earning them the same international reputation as Kohno guitars.

[Decription]
Sakurai Kono Model Special 2017 is now in stock. This model is the second highest spec Sakurai Kono label model after the Maestro, and has all the characteristics of the brand in terms of quality, sound, and construction.
The entire sound is unified by a moderately refined and lustrous tone, and although the slightly thicker sound is plump, the response is sharp and pleasant, and even beginners will hardly feel any stress. The bright tone is well balanced and can be enjoyed all-around with any music.
While using Masaru Kohno's original construction as the basis, Sakurai has added his own innovations, which he also employs in his own models, to enhance the acoustic effect in his own unique way.
Although the instrument is five years old, there is no major repair history, and it has been well played and is of an age-appropriate level. The strings are moderately tensioned, and overall, the high playability characteristic of this brand has been achieved.


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