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Hiroshi Komori (Kohno Student) Class 10 1974 – All Solid Handmade Classical Guitar (Spruce / Rosewood)This beautiful guitar was crafted and signed in 1974 by highly respected luthier Hiroshi Komori, who mastered the art of guitar making in the 1960s and early 1970s under the guidance of Masaru Kohno, Japan's most distinguished and well-known luthier. This particular guitar closely mirrors the Masaru Kohno No.10 from the same period, with both instruments offering comparable sound and build quality. Komori adhered to the traditional construction methods he learned from Kohno, resulting in guitars that capture the essence of Kohno's mid to late 1960s models. Kohno’s design evolved in the late 1960s, but many enthusiasts favour the earlier versions for their superior tone. The Hiroshi Komori class 10 embodies all the characteristics of those earlier Kohno guitars. At the time in 1974, it was priced at 100,000 yen (AUD $1000), making it a high-end instrument for its era. SPECIFICATIONS:Top: Solid SpruceBack: Solid RosewoodSides: Solid RosewoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyScale: 650mmNut width: 51mm ACTION:1st string @ 12th fret: ~3.1mm6th string @ 12th fret: ~3.7mm SADDLE REMAINING:1st string side: ~2.4mm6th string side: ~2.4mm CONDITION:In excellent structural condition for its age. There are no splits or cracks or any signs of dehydration, the neck is straight and the frets are in great condition. The tuners are the original 39mm spaced tuners and they function properly, they do not need replacing unless desired. The action has already been set comfortably but there is plenty of saddle left if you wish to lower it. The guitar has been fitted with a brand new set of SAVAREZ Cantiga Premium regular tension strings.Cosmetically also in excellent condition for its age with some minor dings and scratches which is common for vintage guitars of this era but there is no significant damage.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 photos of the guitar taken from different angles. POSTAGE / PICK UP:The guitar will be posted with it’s original 1970's hard case which is of little value but will protect the guitar during transit, please consider it a bonus. Also please note that depending on your location I may need to ship the guitar in a different case than the one pictured to fulfill the size requirements of your local postage authority.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. AUDITIONS:Interested parties 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.If you have any questions please feel free to ask and please check out my other guitars =)