Rare 1963 Kohno plays and sounds like a gem. Top of the line German Reubner tuners
are as smooth a silk. Brand new frets and no neck issues, the
playability is great. Plenty of room to lower the action if
desired. Condition is excellent. There are a couple
of what I call streaming tears under the finish and those are
depicted in photos. The soundboard (top) is near flawless.
This
guitar falls into the period after Kohno returned from his 6 month visit
in Spain in 1960 and pre 1967 when he was catapulted to
international fame after winning the prestigious Belgium
Concourse. This guitar was built with Kohnos hand before he
added many workers to his shop. There are two warps in the
siding on either side of the back. Hardly noticeble and of no
impact to the stability or sound of the instrument. They fall
into the category of minor cosmetic flaws. These early
Kohnos are nearly impossible to find in this condition.
Purchase a guitar with confidence.
Guitars are accurately rated.on quality of sound and appearance. I
hold a pefrormance degree from UNM and was an associate professor under Hector
Garcia. I also studied four summers in Cervera Spain with Emilio Pujol.
Recordings of each instrument enable you to choose the best guitar that fits
your budget and desired sound. These instruments have been checked, adjusted
and repaired as needed. Action is set to the most comfortable for a finger
nail player with a strong technique.
