河野賢(Masaru Kohno) PROFESSIONAL-R 1985

Masaru Kohno PROFESSIONAL-R 1985

Mr. Masaru Kohno, the late master craftsman who represented Japan.The Kono guitar is recognized as an instrument with very little distortion, and is still loved by many musicians today because it uses seasoned materials.

The product that has arrived this time is the 1985 "PROFESSIONAL-R".

This model is known as a high-performance machine for professional-minded musicians, and its biggest feature is that it has a very clear and focused tone, and has both a clear treble and deep bass.It has excellent volume and long range, making it suitable for both solo performance and ensemble performance.

648mm scale, 19 fret specifications.The top panel is made of cedar or pine, and the side and back panels are made of dark rosewood.The neck is mahogany, the fingerboard is ebony, and the bridge is rosewood.(It may vary depending on the individual)
Not only does it have a neat tone, but it also has a neck shape that is easy to hold even in a high position, and the inner structure unique to Kono guitars provides outstanding acoustic efficiency, making it a masterpiece that continues to shine as a design that is favored by Japanese people.

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[Accessories] Hard case

[Appearance/Condition] In addition to the dullness of the parts, there are signs of use typical of the age, such as scratches, scratches, dents on the bottom of the top, peeling of paint on the back of the neck, and a slight bulge on the top.

[Truss rod] This is a model without a rod.

[Frets] Approximately 80% ~ (No problem with normal performance)

[Neck] Straight

[Nut width] Approx. 53mm

[String height] 1st string approx. 3.5mm / 6th string approx. 4.5mm on 12F
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・If there is any chatter, clogging, or other problems that significantly interfere with the performance, we will make a note of it.If there is no such description, we have determined that there is no problem with the playing condition.
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