This is a Kuniyoshi Matsui M-12 classical guitar, made in Tokyo, Japan. Matsui was a respected Japanese luthier, and these guitars are known for being very traditionally built, lightly braced, and responsive.
The guitar has a solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides. The top shows even grain and good aging, and the body has that warm, open tone you expect from a well-seasoned classical. The neck profile is comfortable and traditional, paired with a dark fingerboard and quality fretwork. Tuners are gold classical machines and function as they should.
This one is structurally solid. No cracks observed. The bridge is clean with no gap issues. Action is playable for a classical and in line with what you’d expect for a guitar of this era. Cosmetically, there are light signs of age and handling, but nothing out of the ordinary — overall very well kept.
The original hard case is included.
This is a great example of mid-to-upper tier Japanese classical guitar building, and a solid option for someone looking for a vintage classical with character rather than a modern factory instrument.
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 650mm
Nut Width: 52.1mm
Fret Wear: 9.8/10
Action at 12F (6th): 3.5mm
Action at 12F (1st): 2.5mm
Weight: 1551grams
Overall Condition: 8.5/10
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) - storage
This is a Kuniyoshi Matsui M-12 classical guitar, made in Tokyo, Japan. Matsui was a respected Japanese luthier, and these guitars are known for being very traditionally built, lightly braced, and responsive.
The guitar has a solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides. The top shows even grain and good aging, and the body has that warm, open tone you expect from a well-seasoned classical. The neck profile is comfortable and traditional, paired with a dark fingerboard and quality fretwork. Tuners are gold classical machines and function as they should.
This one is structurally solid. No cracks observed. The bridge is clean with no gap issues. Action is playable for a classical and in line with what you’d expect for a guitar of this era. Cosmetically, there are light signs of age and handling, but nothing out of the ordinary — overall very well kept.
The original hard case is included.
This is a great example of mid-to-upper tier Japanese classical guitar building, and a solid option for someone looking for a vintage classical with character rather than a modern factory instrument.
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 650mm
Nut Width: 52.1mm
Fret Wear: 9.8/10
Action at 12F (6th): 3.5mm
Action at 12F (1st): 2.5mm
Weight: 1551grams
Overall Condition: 8.5/10
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) - storage
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