The guitar for sale is a gold label A5 classical guitar made in 1968 by Katsuru Matano, a master craftsman and predecessor of Asturias. It is a vintage guitar that has already passed 57 years. 1968 was when Katsuru Matano started Meiko Guitars in Kurume, and the production of various grades of Meiko guitars began. At that time, Mr. Matano himself wrote the grade name and his signature on the early gold labels. Furthermore, Mr. Matano was called the "Magician of Sound" because his adjustments could revive a guitar's tone, and he is also well-known as the first Japanese guitar maker to adjust the violin masterpiece Stradivarius. However, Mr. Matano suddenly disappeared from the classical guitar world after 1981, and without any news, he became a mysterious legendary guitar maker. Mr. Katsuru Matano's guitars are characterized by their exceptionally beautiful and powerful tone among classical guitars. Despite being cedar, they have a gorgeousness of tone that makes you think it's spruce. In addition, the guitar's holding and neck handling are outstanding, making it easy for anyone to play, and it is light and easy to handle. The top material is solid cedar, the sides and back are maple, the neck is mahogany, the fingerboard is rosewood, and the bridge also appears to be rosewood, with a German-style heel connection. Also, carefully selected good materials were used at the time. In addition, the tone has volume and power, and the mysterious acoustic effect of cedar and maple creates a rhythmic and powerful tone reminiscent of Spanish flamenco. Also, the quiet sounds and the decaying sounds are beautiful, and it is a guitar with a deep aftertaste. After half a century, there are small scratches and dents, and the previous owner has repaired the paint themselves. Also, test strings are strung, so you can try it out immediately. For all guitar enthusiasts, please consider this early guitar, the Meiko A5 gold label, made by the legendary guitar maker Katsuru Matano, who was called the "Magician of Sound." Total length: 100.5 cm String length: 64.9 cm String height: Approximately 3.2 mm at the 12th fret, 1st string Approximately 4.0 mm at the 6th string Nut width: Approximately 5.2 cm Body thickness: Approximately 9.8 cm Comes with an old case The old case will be wrapped in bubble wrap for packaging. We will deliver it safely.