$7,995.00
New Special model with cedar top & 640mm scale !!
Built with the extreme precision & great attention to detail associated with the highest Japanese craftsmanship…
This superb “Special” model is recognizable by its asymmetrical bridge as well as its sculpted head. It showcases the aesthetics, marquetry, carving details as well as the great tone of Kohno guitars
This instrument is characterized by its perfect balance and the equality of tones over the entire tonal range. The sound is warm and powerful with controlled sympathetic resonances.
Although it is a new guitar, it already has a very open sound and therefore promises to be an exceptional concert instrument in the future…
A must try…
1 in stock
Description
New SAKURAI Kohno classical guitar
Model “Special ”
Built in the year 2025
640mm scale with 51mm nut
Western Red Cedar top
Madagascar rosewood back & sides
Spanish cedar neck with ebony reinforcement
Madagascar rosewood bridge & headstock veneer
Gotoh 35ARB510K-M tuners with MOP knobs
Cashew oil finishing
Kohno hard shell case included
Total length of the guitar is 98 cm / 38.5 inches
Body length is 48 cm / 18.89 inches
Upper bout is 28 cm / 11.02 inches
Lower bout is 36.5 cm / 14.37 inches
Width is 10 cm / 3.937 inches
Guitars weight is 1.70Kg / 3.747 lb
Masaki Sakurai (1944-2025) was the nephew of the greatest luthier from Japan, Masaru Kohno, with whom he worked with, and learned the craft of guitar making.
Although clearly influenced by his uncle, Sakurai also infused his own personality into his guitars.
He studied electrical engineering at Sophia University and joined “Kohno Guitar Manufacturing” after graduating in 1967.
In 1988 he won the prestigious first prize at the Fourth International Paris Guitar Making Competition.
A modest look at this instrument reveals a beautiful, classic design – perfectly executed !!
The double ebony reinforcing strips in the back of the neck allow for a very accurate setup, so the action is low and easy without buzzing. The stiffer neck also improves sustain.
The cedar top offers lots of warmth & depth, there is plenty of power here for any concert situation, including ensemble settings.
This model is a step up from the Concert-J in detailing (especially in the purfling and rosette), and choice of materials. It has thick back and sides, and the double-ebony reinforced neck makes this a very stable instrument for travel.
Overall, a very unique and charming instrument which we can recommend to anyone looking for a top-quality concert instrument.
Additional information
| Weight | 12 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 115 × 51 × 21 cm |
