Mr. Hiroshi Komori was born in Hokkaido. He was familiar with woodworking from a young age. After working for the Forestry Agency for 10 years, he was inspired to become a woodworker. His encounter with classical guitars led him to become a disciple of Mr. Kenji Kohno in 1964. Mr. Komori, having experienced the allure and the challenges of wood expansion and contraction in Hokkaido, learned about wood drying, management, manufacturing processes, and toolmaking simultaneously. After eight years of training, he opened the Hiroshi Komori Guitar Workshop in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, in 1973. In 1983, he encountered the European stringed instrument, the zither, and became the only zither maker in Japan. He continues to make guitars in his workshop in Hokkaido today. Mr. Komori emphasizes "dialogue with wood" in his guitar making, believing that the most important thing is to bring out the natural sound properties of the fine wood to their fullest potential. The guitars made by Mr. Komori are similar to the sound of his teacher, Mr. Kohno, with a robust and powerful tone. The guitar for sale was made in 1979 at the Tokorozawa workshop, six years after he became independent. It was made during a time when he had access to good materials and was becoming increasingly passionate about guitar making. The top is a solid spruce top with tight grain, the sides and back are solid rosewood with beautiful straight grain, the neck is made of hard, tight mahogany, the fingerboard is ebony, and the bridge appears to be straight-grained rosewood. The spruce and rosewood create a flowing and powerful tone. Furthermore, after more than 45 years since its creation, there is some fret wear, the neck has a slight forward bow visible to the eye, and there are some scratches and dents. However, the previous owner repaired the finish himself, and it is in relatively good condition. Strings for trial playing are installed, so you can try it out immediately. For all guitar enthusiasts, please consider this masterpiece, the Hiroshi Komori 1979 No. 15 vintage guitar, made with passion by Mr. Komori after he established his independent workshop in Tokorozawa. Total length: 100.5 cm Scale length: 65.5 cm String height: Approximately 3.8 mm at the 12th fret, 1st string Approximately 4.8 mm, 6th string Nut width: Approximately 5.2 cm Body width: Approximately 9.9 cm Includes a used hard case. It will be wrapped in bubble wrap and reinforced with cardboard for secure packaging. We will deliver it safely.