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Tastuhiko Hirose



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Neck:Mahogany
Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish:Shellac top / Cashew back & sides
Tuning Machine:GOTOH
String height:1string 3.2mm/6string 3.8mm


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Born in Nagoya in 1940. He studied under father Hirohiko who was a guitar luthier,and then they began to work and produce high-quality guitars together.Even after father’s death in 1960s,Tatsuhiko still keep on maiking guitars until today.
The label was printed with the names of the Hirohiko and Tatsuhiko, and there was a time when it was displayed as H.T.HIROSE.
In addition to his flagship models as Hauser model and Boucher model, Tatsuhiko also produces 10-strings and 11-strings models.


[Instrument information]
This guitar is No.20 used in 1977. The back is a Latin American rosewood specification, and that was a high-end model of this brand at the time. The head shape is a Robert Bouchet model, but in reality, the his own ingenuity has been added considerably.Resonance is set just below G #.
Small scratches and dents on the entire sound board, but it is a level suitable for the age.
No problems with playability as necks, frets, and spools. Ivory is used for the nuts.

〔detail〕
InstrumentTastuhiko Hirose
CategoryJapanese Classical Guitars 〔Used〕
Number/ModelNo.20 #335
Scale length650mm
CountryJapan
Year1977
TopSpruce
Side&BackSouth American Rosewood
Condition※6
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optionwith Hardcase

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