1978 Takamine C-134S Rosewood
Description
Mass Hirade, the founder of Takamine Guitars, was an outstanding designer of classical guitars, and Takamine's top of the line Hirade classicals list for up to $4000 and beyond. The craftsmanship and attention to detail seen in the Hirade and other top Takamine models is evident in the durability and wonderful sound of this outstanding classical guitar. The serial number on the back brace (78040657) testifies that it was made on April 6, 1978, and was the fifty-seventh guitar produced that day; the resonance is therefore no surprise after almost five decades of seasoning.
The C-134S has a classical structure in its bracing with a solid cedar top and beautiful rosewood back and sides, resulting in a clear, bright sound in the upper registers without the loss of any resonance in the lower notes. The body is double-bound, top and bottom, in alternating stripes, and the rosette is inlaid in contrasting fine woods. The mahogany D-shaped neck supports a 12/19-fret rosewood fingerboard, and the classical bridge is also rosewood. The classical nut is 52mm—slightly more than 2”—and the scale length is 660mm—about 25”. The slotted headstock is set off with gold lyra-style tuners with pearloid buttons, completing the picture of a quality instrument.
Structurally, this guitar is in excellent condition, with no neck or bridge issues. Cosmetically, there is a single pencil-lead-sized ding below the bridge, but otherwise it is near perfect. There are almost no dings, bruises, or scratches in the gorgeous finish, and of course you will not be paying the $1500 or more you would have to pay for a new instrument of anywhere near this quality, and you won't have to play it for twenty years to season it yourself.
The case is a deluxe original hard shell case, also in very good condition. The arched-top exterior looks fine, the plush interior is spotless and of course fits the guitar like the proverbial glove, and the latches and hinges are all fully functional. It is an excellent complement to this vintage instrument, and of course offers outstanding protection.
Buyer pays a flat rate of $55 for insurance and shipping to the lower 48 states; shipping costs elsewhere will be negotiated as necessary. Payment by Paypal is preferred; cashiers and personal checks are acceptable, but checks must clear before the guitar will be shipped.
I have made every effort to describe and illustrate this vintage guitar and its case with scrupulous accuracy. Please check out the pictures and ask any questions you might have before offering to buy it. Its return will not be accepted unless it can be shown that it was egregiously misrepresented in this listing.
Thank you for your interest in this fine instrument.
The C-134S has a classical structure in its bracing with a solid cedar top and beautiful rosewood back and sides, resulting in a clear, bright sound in the upper registers without the loss of any resonance in the lower notes. The body is double-bound, top and bottom, in alternating stripes, and the rosette is inlaid in contrasting fine woods. The mahogany D-shaped neck supports a 12/19-fret rosewood fingerboard, and the classical bridge is also rosewood. The classical nut is 52mm—slightly more than 2”—and the scale length is 660mm—about 25”. The slotted headstock is set off with gold lyra-style tuners with pearloid buttons, completing the picture of a quality instrument.
Structurally, this guitar is in excellent condition, with no neck or bridge issues. Cosmetically, there is a single pencil-lead-sized ding below the bridge, but otherwise it is near perfect. There are almost no dings, bruises, or scratches in the gorgeous finish, and of course you will not be paying the $1500 or more you would have to pay for a new instrument of anywhere near this quality, and you won't have to play it for twenty years to season it yourself.
The case is a deluxe original hard shell case, also in very good condition. The arched-top exterior looks fine, the plush interior is spotless and of course fits the guitar like the proverbial glove, and the latches and hinges are all fully functional. It is an excellent complement to this vintage instrument, and of course offers outstanding protection.
Buyer pays a flat rate of $55 for insurance and shipping to the lower 48 states; shipping costs elsewhere will be negotiated as necessary. Payment by Paypal is preferred; cashiers and personal checks are acceptable, but checks must clear before the guitar will be shipped.
I have made every effort to describe and illustrate this vintage guitar and its case with scrupulous accuracy. Please check out the pictures and ask any questions you might have before offering to buy it. Its return will not be accepted unless it can be shown that it was egregiously misrepresented in this listing.
Thank you for your interest in this fine instrument.