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Kodama Kanoh



Neck:Cedro
Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish:Top:Polyurethan
Tuning Machine:RODGERS
String height:1string 2.5mm/6string 3.5mm

[Profile]
Born in Nagoya in 1939, he entered his father Kanoh Mokumeis workshop in 1958 at the age of 19 and learned to make guitars. 1966, he became independent and started making instruments under his own brand, and since then he has been shipping high-quality instruments with great enthusiasm, making him one of the oldest veteran guitar makers in Japan. In addition to guitars, he also makes mandolins, lutes, and other ancient instruments, and is highly regarded in each genre. His classical guitars are characterized by a modest, even stoic tone, rich sound, and elegance, while aiming for a Spanish orthodox sound. The lineup includes a variety of short-scale models, especially in the 610-640 mm range, and is considered a pioneer in this category of high-end models in Japan.
[Description]
Kodama Kanoh No.180 50th Anniversary model 640mm specs, made in 2009, official outlet of the brand. The sound board is made of Romanian spruce, and the back and sides are made of Brazilian rosewood. The tuning machines are made by Rodgers, a high-end brand,
and the specifications are appropriate for a commemorative model. This is one of the official outlets of Kanohs special stock from his workshop, which he retired from making at the end of 2023. This guitar is a fusion of the Spanish/German characteristics common to all of Kanohs recent models and his own acoustic tastes, and is a stoic guitar that does not
follow the needs of the modern world. The sound is highly homogeneous, with a rigid German character and a musical eloquence that is typical of Kano's sound. It should be noted that the hard transparency of the high notes, which can only be achieved with a
guitar made of Jacaranda wood, has a delicate expression in the almost inorganic resonance. Although it is not a serial number, 3 is written in pen on the inside of the sound hole. This model was priced at 1,800,000 yen at the time of its release, and is being sold at an outlet price. Case is sold separately.

〔detail〕
InstrumentKodama Kanoh
CategoryJapanese Classical Guitars 〔New〕
Number/ModelClass180 50th anniversary model
Scale length640mm
CountryJapan
Year2009Year
TopSpruce
Side&BackSolid South American Rosewood
Condition※8
List price¥1,980,000
Price (tax included)Please Inquire
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