Yukihiro Watanabe, having studied classical guitar in high school, embarked on a path to guitar making. Through a stroke of fate, he became a disciple of the renowned classical guitar master, Sakuzo Nakade. After approximately six years of training in Nakade's workshop, he became independent and established his own workshop. The delicate craftsmanship and sound of his guitars are inherited from his mentor, and the original headstock design is one of the distinctive features of Watanabe guitars. The top is a solid spruce with tight grain, the sides and back are solid rosewood with a gorgeous grain, the neck is made of hard and sturdy mahogany, the fingerboard is ebony, the bridge is quarter-sawn rosewood, and the finish appears to be cashew lacquer. Additionally, there are side reinforcements, and the heel joint is German style. The materials are used thinly, making the guitar light and easy to handle. Forty-eight years have passed since its construction, and the guitar produces a magnificent and beautiful tone that cannot be replicated by modern guitars, emanating from the seasoned spruce and rosewood. Although nearly half a century has passed, the guitar is in good condition with no noticeable scratches or dents. Furthermore, strings for trial playing are already installed, so you can start playing it immediately. For all guitar enthusiasts, we highly recommend the Yukihiro Watanabe No. 10 97 Rosewood guitar, a rare and valuable piece due to its limited production. Total Length: 100.5 cm Scale Length: 65 cm String Height: Approximately 3.8 mm at the 12th fret, 1st string Approximately 4.8 mm at the 6th string Nut Width: Approximately 5.1 cm Body Width: Approximately 9.7 cm Includes a used hard case The used hard case will be wrapped in bubble wrap for safe packaging. We will deliver it safely.