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Yukinobu Chai Custom 1968 Japanese Handmade Classical Guitar
$1,620 Negotiable
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Yukinobu Chai Custom 1968 – Japanese Handmade Classical Guitar in Excellent Condition (Spruce / Rosewood)
Custom-made guitar with a glowing spruce top and rosewood back and sides handmade by one of Japan's most highly regarded luthiers.
Has a charming, nostalgic tone with clear, crisp trebles, warm, vibrant basses and ample volume.
Lightly built, with a very thin neck and low action make this guitar a delight to play.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Rosewood
Sides: Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 660mm
Nut width: 51mm
CONDITION:
In excellent condition for its age, there are no splits or cracks, the neck is thin and straight, the action is low and the frets are in great condition which make the guitar very easy and enjoyable to play. There is also a huge amount of saddle left if you wish to take the action down further.
Cosmetically there are dings, scratches and other imperfections that you would expect on a guitar of this age.
A picture is worth a thousand words so please see all pics for best understanding of condition.
Please contact me if you would like larger versions of the images or close ups.
ACTION:
1st string @ 12th fret: ~2.8mm
6th string @ 12th fret: ~3.1mm
SADDLE REMANING:
1st string side: ~3.6mm
6th string side: ~4.2mm
AUDITIONS:
If you are interested and are able to make it to Camberwell VIC are welcome to come and try out the guitar, please message me to arrange a date and time.
POSTAGE / PICK UP:
Guitar will be posted with a hard case that will protect the guitar during transit. Please note that depending on your location I may need to ship the guitar in a hard case that is different than the one pictured to ensure the parcel is within the courier's sizing guidelines. Parcel will be shipped with tracking and insurance for the full value of the item.
Guitar can also be picked up in person from Camberwell VIC.
International buyers please contact me for shipping costs and also please note that import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost, these charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what additional costs and procedures are required to import the guitar before purchasing.
ABOUT YUKINOBU CHAI:
Yukinobu Chai originally began making violins in the 1950's and later expanded into guitar making in the 60's after it became popular in Japan to play the classical guitar. The sudden popularity of the classical guitar was influenced by the famous movie "Jeux interdits".
Chai was never taught how to make a violin nor guitar, instead he taught himself via books and studying the instruments themselves, Chai also utilised some techniques used for piano making. These unorthodox methods is what gives Chai's guitars their unique tone which Chai described as a "Rich spreading sound".
His guitars were used by famous guitarists such as George Benson and Gontiti's Masahiko 'Gonzalez' Mikami. Yukinobu Chai Passed away in 2011, with the family business now being run by his son Yukihiro. He is considered one of the greatest ever Japanese luthiers alongside Masaru Kohno, Sakazo Nakade, Saburo Nogami, The Tamura brothers and others.
Custom-made guitar with a glowing spruce top and rosewood back and sides handmade by one of Japan's most highly regarded luthiers.
Has a charming, nostalgic tone with clear, crisp trebles, warm, vibrant basses and ample volume.
Lightly built, with a very thin neck and low action make this guitar a delight to play.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Rosewood
Sides: Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 660mm
Nut width: 51mm
CONDITION:
In excellent condition for its age, there are no splits or cracks, the neck is thin and straight, the action is low and the frets are in great condition which make the guitar very easy and enjoyable to play. There is also a huge amount of saddle left if you wish to take the action down further.
Cosmetically there are dings, scratches and other imperfections that you would expect on a guitar of this age.
A picture is worth a thousand words so please see all pics for best understanding of condition.
Please contact me if you would like larger versions of the images or close ups.
ACTION:
1st string @ 12th fret: ~2.8mm
6th string @ 12th fret: ~3.1mm
SADDLE REMANING:
1st string side: ~3.6mm
6th string side: ~4.2mm
AUDITIONS:
If you are interested and are able to make it to Camberwell VIC are welcome to come and try out the guitar, please message me to arrange a date and time.
POSTAGE / PICK UP:
Guitar will be posted with a hard case that will protect the guitar during transit. Please note that depending on your location I may need to ship the guitar in a hard case that is different than the one pictured to ensure the parcel is within the courier's sizing guidelines. Parcel will be shipped with tracking and insurance for the full value of the item.
Guitar can also be picked up in person from Camberwell VIC.
International buyers please contact me for shipping costs and also please note that import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost, these charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what additional costs and procedures are required to import the guitar before purchasing.
ABOUT YUKINOBU CHAI:
Yukinobu Chai originally began making violins in the 1950's and later expanded into guitar making in the 60's after it became popular in Japan to play the classical guitar. The sudden popularity of the classical guitar was influenced by the famous movie "Jeux interdits".
Chai was never taught how to make a violin nor guitar, instead he taught himself via books and studying the instruments themselves, Chai also utilised some techniques used for piano making. These unorthodox methods is what gives Chai's guitars their unique tone which Chai described as a "Rich spreading sound".
His guitars were used by famous guitarists such as George Benson and Gontiti's Masahiko 'Gonzalez' Mikami. Yukinobu Chai Passed away in 2011, with the family business now being run by his son Yukihiro. He is considered one of the greatest ever Japanese luthiers alongside Masaru Kohno, Sakazo Nakade, Saburo Nogami, The Tamura brothers and others.
- Date Listed:05/04/2024
- Last Edited:05/04/2024
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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