Masaru Kohno · 1987
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A beautiful-sounding player’s condition Kohno Special. During this era, the Special model was surpassed only by the Maestro model; even then, it was merely a difference in the age of the tone woods. This one has its original Rodgers tuners, and a custom rosette and diamond side marker.
Specs / Measurements
1987
Cedar / Brazilian Rosewood
~52.41mm nut
~650mm string length
~58.16mm string spacing at saddle
Rodgers tuners with MOP buttons
Hard case
Condition / Setup Notes
Very Good(-) / Good(+); The guitar is in structurally sound condition, with no cracks or evidence of repairs. It is however cosmetically in a player’s condition, with wear overall, consistent with an instrument of this age that has been well-played. The last pictures give an idea of the wear. There are a few spots where it looks like dings were drop-filled, and the evidence remains. The string path, however, is very well maintained, with a clean fretboard and no wear in the frets. String height is at an easy ~3mm to ~2.25mm from bass to treble, with just a touch of relief.
Additional Thoughts
The top tier models from Kohno consistently impress, and this one is no exception. From the fineness of materials to the beauty of sound and ease of playability, all things come together here. This Special also features some custom appointments, like the uniquely patterned wood rosette and the single diamond fret marker on the side of the fingerboard. A great value for a very nice instrument, given the played-in condition.
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Masaru Kohno · 1987
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A beautiful-sounding player’s condition Kohno Special. During this era, the Special model was surpassed only by the Maestro model; even then, it was merely a difference in the age of the tone woods. This one has its original Rodgers tuners, and a custom rosette and diamond side marker.
Specs / Measurements
1987
Cedar / Brazilian Rosewood
~52.41mm nut
~650mm string length
~58.16mm string spacing at saddle
Rodgers tuners with MOP buttons
Hard case
Condition / Setup Notes
Very Good(-) / Good(+); The guitar is in structurally sound condition, with no cracks or evidence of repairs. It is however cosmetically in a player’s condition, with wear overall, consistent with an instrument of this age that has been well-played. The last pictures give an idea of the wear. There are a few spots where it looks like dings were drop-filled, and the evidence remains. The string path, however, is very well maintained, with a clean fretboard and no wear in the frets. String height is at an easy ~3mm to ~2.25mm from bass to treble, with just a touch of relief.
Additional Thoughts
The top tier models from Kohno consistently impress, and this one is no exception. From the fineness of materials to the beauty of sound and ease of playability, all things come together here. This Special also features some custom appointments, like the uniquely patterned wood rosette and the single diamond fret marker on the side of the fingerboard. A great value for a very nice instrument, given the played-in condition.
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