Taku Sakashta Jazz Guitar Designs Gig Master 16”
c2000s Taku Sakashta Jazz Guitar Designs Gig Master 16”
Guitars made by noted luthier Taku Sakashta are few and far between. This one, a Jazz Guitar Designs archtop designed by Sakashta and crafted by T’s Guitars, may be just as rare while maintaining a very high cool factor.
Specs / Measurements
c2000s
Figured maple laminate body
Ebony tailpiece, bridge, pickguard
~16” lower bout
~1.68” nut
~24.75” string length
~2.15” string spacing at saddle
Tortoise binding, purfling throughout
Grover tuners
Kent Armstrong humbucker, volume / tone
Arched top hard case
Condition / Setup Notes
Excellent(-), It presents fairly cleanly overall in considering its age and rarity. While there may be spare signs of handling, there is only one ding that is really of note (pictured). This model has a shelf built in to the F-hole where a sound hole plug can rest without falling in. The original plug is not included. The current setup is a nice and easy 4/64”-3/64” from bass to treble, with just a touch of relief. It’s playing nicely.
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Although a laminate electric, it puts out a satisfying acoustic sound as well. It really sings plugged in. The design is so winning from an aesthetic point of view as well, I especially like the single f-hole look along with the headstock. The tortoise binding was a great choice to set things off nicely. I also don’t know that I’ve ever seen the shelf built into the sound hole that creates a space for a plug. A very nice and rare guitar, designed by the late Taku Sakashta.
$6750
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