Ryoji Matsuoka No.10 (1963) Classical Guitar

This is one of the oldest Matsuoka guitars I have in my collection.  Hand made in Nagoya, Japan in 1963 it is a wonderful guitar.

It's loud yet warm with plenty of sustain and overtones.

It shows some minor signs of aging but none that affects its beautiful tone.

There's a lighter colour patch on the top. That was due to a sticker, while the rest of the guitar aged being exposed to UV light over the years, the patch under the sticker remained unaffected and hence the paler colour.

Specifications:

Top: Spruce

Back and sides: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fretboard: Rosewood

Bridge: Rosewood

Saddle and Nut: Bone

Scale length: 65cm

Action: 3.0mm on the first string and 3.5mm on the 6th string at the 12th fret.