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Condition: | Used | Brand: | Kohno Sakurai | String Configuration: | 6 String |
Model: | concert guitar | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan | Size: | 4/4 |
Body Type: | 4/4 |
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Kohno and Sakurai guitars are well known as world class instruments of the highest caliber. Im always impressed at how expressive they are in every register. They offer vibrant bass and clear, singing trebles and are renowned for their effortless playability.
Masaru Kohno, Masaki Sakurai Biography
Masaru Kohno (1926-1998) is not only the most important luthier to emerge from Japan, but also one of the best worldwide. He was born in Mito City, Japan, and in 1948 he graduated from the Tokyo College of Arts and Crafts with a degree in woodcraft. It was during this time that he became interested in guitar construction, and in 1960 he traveled to Spain to learn the craft.
Kohno apprenticed for six months at the workshop of Arcangel Fernandez, and although neither could speak a word of the others language, they managed to communicate. Kohnos apprenticeship consisted mostly of sitting in the back of the shop and quietly–-but attentively--observing the master Fernandez at work.
Kohnos quiet learning paid off. Upon his return to Tokyo he established his own workshop and quickly gained recognition among Japanese guitarists. His international debut came in 1967, when he was awarded the Gold Medal at the Elizabeths Concourse International Guitar Building Competition in Belgium. On the judges panel were, among others, Ignacio Fleta, Robert Bouchet, Joaquin Rodrigo, and Alirio Diaz.
Since then, many players of world renown have used Kohno guitars; among them are Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, and Sharon Isbin, to name a few.
Mr. Kohno passed away in 1998, and the workshop was taken over by his nephew, Masaki Sakurai. Among many other accomplishments, in 1988 Mr. Sakurai won awarded a First Prize at the IVth International Guitar-Making Competition in Paris, France. The guitars built since he took over have maintained the high levels of quality, precision craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail and beauty of tone that have made Kohno guitars world renowned.
Artists who play Kohno/Sakurai: Julian Bream, Oscar Gighlia, Sharon Isbin
This guitar has the classic Kohno sound - clear, woody and dark. Condition is excellent with a small crepaired crack and only some normal, respectable playing wear. The guitar is in concert-ready condition with comfortable set up and easy playability. It would be an ideal instrument for the working guitarist needing a concert level instrument that has the flexibility to be played in a variety of environments for different musical purposes.
This guitar Masaki Sakurai and Masaru Kohno classical guitar 1981 high end guitaris so awe-inspiring that I have decided to form a CSNY tribute band. Since my ex-wife says that I look like Dennis Hopper in Easy Rider, I am going to be David Crosby. The Nash role has also been filled but the Neil Young character has been very competitive to date. Three acquaintances want to be him but the eventual winner will also have to buy a D-45 and some additional plaid flannel shirts. The only area where it gets a little peculiar is that we have an African-American fellow playingStephen Stills because he can sing that style pretty good. The drawback is that he cannot play guitar and will also need to invest
in a D-45. So far, he is unwilling to do so and prefers to play his saxophone at which he is really good. The D-45 really lends itself to this kind of presentation because the first thing you are reminded of when you see one is CSNY and they are the greatest folk-rock band of all time. We haven't come up with a name yet.This is a great D 45Masaki Sakurai and Masaru Kohno classical guitar 1981 high end guitar. It is clear in the upper registers, mellow in the middle, and the base is, not surprisingly, authoritative. All in all it's a perfectly balanced instrument with that extra life and precise clarity that Martins Classical Guitarseem to have at their best. I haven't modified it so it's a little harder to play than others I have tried, but it's easier to get more out of it when you need to punch and you can modulate the volume more successfully.Good overall tone, similar to a well-selected D-28 (which it essentially is except for the abalone and gold trim). Wish mine were made of the older Brazilian but the East Indian passes (especially to those who cannot tell the difference). I added a FWI saddle which seemed to give the guitar a bit more punch. I also changed the bridge pins to FWI a month or two later and noticed minimal improvement. It seemed clearer but that might just be my imagination as the strings were new and of an entirely different brand that came on the guitar. The only problem with this guitar's appearance is that people sometimes expect you to play better than you actually are. I am a low intermediate level player so reluctantly playing stuff by Stills and Young (when asked to) is elementary & poses few problems..
On the other hand, when I attempt a note by note acoustic rendition of something by Bromberg, Satriani, Hendrix or Rheinhardt, I often falter and sometimes wish I had a plainer looking guitar Guitar Chords Shoplike a D-18. This guitar is good for an onstage performer but a bit much for a hobbyist such as myself. It was an anniversary present and I had no input in regards to its selection. A nice D-28 Masaki Sakurai and Masaru Kohno classical guitar 1981 high end guitarwould have sufficed. Unfortunately,
my wife is a big Neil Young fan and she bought this D-45 on impulse. I'm not complaining but if I have to play Heart of Gold or Cowgirl in the Sand one more time just to pacify her, I think I will be ill. My interest in music and guitar goes beyond that pedestrain style of seventies era soft rock.
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