Yuichi / Imai Classical 1A Concert Guitar / 1977 / Guitar
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Yuichi Imai classical 1A concert guitar (1977) Brazilian Rosewood & Spruce, Case, EC/NM
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Now in Stock: Yuici Imai concert classical
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This a very rare Yuichi Imai Concert classical, made in 1977, and in truly stunning condition. Yuichi Imai is not very well known to Europe, but he's a famous maker from Tokyo. Born in Tokyo in 1949 he apprenticed with Akira Akira Nakade at age 19, and studied with him before opening his own workshop in 1971. From 1975 onwards he started exporting his guitars. These days he's considered one of the utmost influential Japanese luthiers with a great international reputation. He only makes up to to 30 or 40 guitars each at an exceptional high level. Since his guitars are in high demand in Japan also, only few make it cross the border.
This Imai is originally imported to Germany in 1977, a beautiful guitar in every way you look at it, the impressive and Legal Brazilian rosewood is stunningly grained, The Spruce top is very colourful, fine grained and bookmatched, the mahogany neck is straight and the ebony fingerboard has perfect condition frets. The condition is virtually flawless, sonically the guitar sounds like you would expect from a upper-class Imai Concert guitar, colourful and very transparent with lots of sustain and exceptional well Balanced. The playability is excellent with comfortable low action, and lots of bone left to alter the action. The model is similar to nowadays 'Limited Model', with similar use of wood, inlay and Headstock carving and beautiful Rosette. The top is like a mirror with no imperfections. Most striking is the tone, with great substance, and a well balanced character that is overall majestic. The craftsmanship is Flawless in every detail. Shellac Finish, 655mm Scale Length, 52mm Width at the nut. With original deluxe case.
Condition: Excellent to Near Mint. The guitar has no cracks and only superficial angel-hair wear, a small pencil stripe discolouration along one side of the fingerboard extension, one or two superficial dings in the back. Mirror like top, truly amazing condition for an almost 40 year old guitar. The guitar is in perfect playing condition with excellent and comfortable low action, and requires no work.
Including: Original Case, Our Price: €5500,00
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I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. That’s why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Helping others find the right tools and enjoying an atmosphere that’s unhurried, honest and informative that’s my go. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjo’s, amps, parts, and accessories. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service.
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