Masaru Matano Model Number: CLASE 600 Year: 1973 MADE IN JAPAN This is a top-class guitar made by Masaru Matano, who was known as the predecessor of Asturias and a master of various musical instruments. The number of these guitars is extremely small, and they are rarely seen on the market. This item has been maintained by a professional. It is an exquisite item with no problems in sound quality or performance. This is a rare classical guitar. Please consider it if you are looking for one. 【Condition】 As a classical guitar, there are scratches and dirt due to aging. It has a luster and I think it is in a beautiful condition considering its age. The strings have been replaced, the fingerboard has been checked, and the frets have been polished, so it is well-maintained. The condition may vary from person to person, so please check the photos. The hard case has some scratches, so please prepare a new one if you are concerned. 【Accessories】 Body Hard case 【Packing/Shipping】 It will be packed in a hard case. It will be carefully packed and shipped. Basically, it can be shipped in 1-2 days. 【About Masaru Matano】 Masaru Matano established a workshop in Kurume and then participated in the founding of Asturias Guitars. Mr. Matano was called the "magician of sound" because when he adjusted a guitar, the guitar would be revived with a new tone. He is also famous as the guitar maker who was the first Japanese person to adjust the Stradivarius, a famous violin. Unfortunately, Mr. Matano suddenly disappeared from the classical guitar world after 1981, and his whereabouts are unknown, making him a mysterious and legendary guitar maker.