The guitar for sale is a Junior Hirate No. 250 classical guitar, made by a small workshop in Nagoya. Regarding the Hirate workshop, it was established in the early 1970s near Nagoya by the master craftsman Kazuhiro Hirate, as a small gut guitar workshop called "Hirate Gakki Seisakusho." Therefore, this item is likely a handmade guitar made in the 1970s for guitar schools and enthusiasts in the Nagoya area. Also, reflecting the competitive handmade guitar scene in the Nagoya area in the 1970s, it is crafted with good materials and careful construction, allowing you to fully appreciate the craftsmanship of a luthier's guitar. The top is a thick, solid cedar with tight grain, the sides and back are beautiful quarter-sawn rosewood, the neck is hard mahogany, the fingerboard is jet-black ebony, and the bridge appears to be quarter-sawn rosewood. The materials of the time are used generously, and it is designed to be easy to hold and handle. In addition, the headstock is engraved, giving it a luxurious feel. The acoustic effect of the aged cedar top and rosewood sides and back produces a warm tone with good tempo. The previous owner repaired the top's finish due to age-related scratches, dents, and scuffs, mainly on the top, so it is in decent condition for its age. A pickup is also installed, but it is unknown whether it works. Strings for trial playing have been strung, so you can start playing immediately. For all vintage guitar enthusiasts, please consider this valuable handmade guitar nurtured in Nagoya, the Junior Hirate No. 250 vintage guitar. Total Length: 100 cm Scale Length: 64.8 cm String Height: Approximately 3.2 mm at the 12th fret, 1st string Approximately 4.2 mm at the 6th string Nut Width: Approximately 5.1 cm Body Thickness: Approximately 9.7 cm It will be wrapped in bubble wrap and reinforced with cardboard for packaging. We will deliver it safely.