Rokutaro Nakade NO.7 1971 Rokutaro Nakade was one of the most accomplished figures in Japanese classical guitar making. He was the younger brother of Sakuzo Nakade, who was also a distinguished luthier. Feeling that following the same path as his brother Sakuzo would be meaningless, Rokutaro had a different sensibility, making mandolin guitars in addition to classical guitars. His classical guitars show the influence of flamenco masterpieces like Conde Hermanos. This style of craftsmanship has been passed down to his son, Osamu Nakade. The guitar for sale is also from that lineage. It is an all-solid wood model, with a spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and an ebony fingerboard, crafted with simple yet high-quality materials. The exterior shows some scratches on the top, but there are no cracks overall, and the back and sides are clean. The playability is good (Nakade guitars are known for having necks that are not too thick, making them relatively easy to handle even for those with small hands), and the sound balance is also well-executed. Scale Length: 650mm Nut Width: 51 mm String Height: 12th fret 6th string 4.2mm, 1st string 3.6mm (Saddle has about 3mm remaining) Neck: Slightly forward bowed For those looking for a simple yet well-balanced and easy-to-play classical guitar by Rokutaro Nakade, Rokutaro Nakade 1971 A7 is recommended. The guitar will be placed in a used hard case (as shown in the photos) and packed with bubble wrap for delivery.