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