1982 Takamine 8F Classical Guitar – MIJ – Project / Structural Cracks – As-Is

$299.00

Up for sale is a 1982 Takamine 8F classical guitar, handcrafted in Japan.

This is an early Japanese-made Takamine classical and is being sold strictly as a project instrument due to significant structural issues.

What You’re Getting:

  • Model: 8F

  • Year: 1982

  • Made in Japan

  • Original tuners appear present

  • Rosewood bridge and traditional Takamine rosette

Condition (Please Read Carefully):

This guitar has multiple structural cracks in the top, including:

  • Long crack running from lower bout toward the bridge area

  • Crack extending from the soundhole downward

  • Separation and finish damage around the rosette

  • Additional surface checking and finish wear

  • Currently no strings installed

  • Visible cosmetic wear and aging throughout

Because of the structural cracking, this guitar should be purchased as:

  • A luthier repair project

  • A restoration candidate

  • A parts donor

  • Or a learning/refinishing platform

It is being sold as pictured, as-is, no returns on structural condition.

This is not currently in playable condition.

Includes case but the top is detached from the bottom so it’s in rough condition.

Case: Hard

Scale Length: 650mm

Nut Width: 52.3mm

Fret Wear: 8.5/10

Weight: 1554grams

Overall Condition: 4/10

Cool Factor: 11 out of 10


USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.


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Up for sale is a 1982 Takamine 8F classical guitar, handcrafted in Japan.

This is an early Japanese-made Takamine classical and is being sold strictly as a project instrument due to significant structural issues.

What You’re Getting:

  • Model: 8F

  • Year: 1982

  • Made in Japan

  • Original tuners appear present

  • Rosewood bridge and traditional Takamine rosette

Condition (Please Read Carefully):

This guitar has multiple structural cracks in the top, including:

  • Long crack running from lower bout toward the bridge area

  • Crack extending from the soundhole downward

  • Separation and finish damage around the rosette

  • Additional surface checking and finish wear

  • Currently no strings installed

  • Visible cosmetic wear and aging throughout

Because of the structural cracking, this guitar should be purchased as:

  • A luthier repair project

  • A restoration candidate

  • A parts donor

  • Or a learning/refinishing platform

It is being sold as pictured, as-is, no returns on structural condition.

This is not currently in playable condition.

Includes case but the top is detached from the bottom so it’s in rough condition.

Case: Hard

Scale Length: 650mm

Nut Width: 52.3mm

Fret Wear: 8.5/10

Weight: 1554grams

Overall Condition: 4/10

Cool Factor: 11 out of 10


USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.


Internal Use (Bin) - PA-10