1968 Hashimoto Gut Guitar Model 236 Classical Solid Woods Maruha Natural
No sales tax for customers outside California.
This Hashimoto classical guitar is a sneaky-good piece. It isn't super refined, but the solid woods ring like a bell.
In 1968, the Hashimoto Gut Guitar No. 236 emerged from the workshop of Kazuo Hashimoto, a distinguished Japanese luthier renowned for his contributions to classical guitar craftsmanship. Hashimoto, based in the Nagano region of Japan, was instrumental in the development of Japanese classical guitar production, bringing a meticulous approach to instrument making that was deeply rooted in his background as a wood craftsman during World War II.
The No. 236 model exemplifies Hashimoto's dedication to quality and artistry. It features a tightly-grained, solid Ezo spruce top, known for its excellent tonal properties, paired with rosewood back and sides that not only enhance its visual appeal but also contribute to its warm, resonant sound. It is a little hard to tell if the rosewood is Brazilian or Indian as it does have some of the chocolatey appearance of Brazilian with the straighter grain pattern of Indian.
Comes with a nice, fuzzy-lined chipboard case.
Color: Natural
Weight: 3lbs 1oz
Top: Spruce
Body: Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: See picture
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Side marker dots only.
Frets: Original
Fret count: 18
Nut: Original
Nut width: 2"
Scale: 25
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: 0.89"
Neck thickness at 10th Fret: 0.93"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 1/8"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 1/8"
Total length: 39"
Body length: 19"
Lower bout: 14 9/16"
Waist: 9 11/16"
Upper bout: 11"
Body depth/thickness: 4"
String gauge: Hard tension
Electronics?: No
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Case: HSC
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