Description
2024 So Kimishima “Stella” Cedar EIRW 650mm
Features
| Model | 2024 So Kimishima “Stella” Cedar EIRW 650mm |
| Condition | Pre-Owned – Excellent condition |
| Scale | 650mm |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Tuners | Gotoh 35G1800 |
| Case | Hiscox LiteFlite HSC in black, an excellent case in excellent shape |
Tone Woods
| Top | Western Red Cedar |
| Sides/Back | East Indian Rosewood (EIRW) |
| Neck | Spanish Cedar |
| Bridge | EIRW |
| Head Plate | EIRW |
| Fingerboard | African Ebony |
| Binding | Various and stained |
| Rosette | Original designs – Signature Rosette by Kimishima |
| Purflings | Maple – Tigerwood – Ebony |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 52mm |
| String Spacing | 43mm – 50mm – 57mm at 1st fret-12th fret-saddle |
| Overall length | 398 1/2″ |
| Body length | 19″ |
| Upper bout width | 11 1/2″ |
| Lower bout width | 14 1/2″ |
| Body depths | 3 3/4″ & 3 7/8″ |
| Waist width | 9 1/4″ |
| Weight | 3 lbs & 9 oz. |
| Action | 3.6mm at low E 12th fret – 3mm at high E 12th fret unfretted |
| CITES | NOT Required as of yet for EIRW – please read link to the left |
2024 So Kimishima “Stella” Cedar EIRW 650mm
Comments:
There’s much to say about greatness. She is superb in all regards.
Family of the great Kohno dynasty of guitar building, So is the apparent heir. I will write more as time presents itself. So Kimishima is the grandson of legendary Japanese luthier Masaru Kohno. He worked for Masaki Sakurai for the past 15 years until he finally decided to create his own models, which are part of the Kohno Guitar Manufacturing lineup. Kimishima benefits from the research and experience of Masaru Kohno and Masaki Sakurai to continue the quality of their guitars but also to challenge new techniques and develop new models. Kimishima, much like his great predecessors, pays particular attention to the details and finish of the guitar.
The “Stella” model by So Kimishima pays homage to the legendary Masaru Kohno guitars of the 1950s and 60s, capturing the essence of the great family of guitar builders.
The guitar was well cared for, just a bit too big for the previous owner. He has since moved to a 640mm scale. Play and set up are excellent. Call me directly with any questions. I upgraded the original case to a Hiscox LiteFlite in Black.
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Media
Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is highly recommended including EQ manipulation, if possible. We record everything flat with just a touch of Reverb to relieve dryness. My goal is to record the guitar as realistically as is possible. I speak in the recordings, my thoughts about the guitar (and possibly other things?). My speaking also serves to give you my first impressions and to also give you a balance of the engineering (or lack thereof) versus the sound of the guitar. I simply do not have time to engineer much of anything. Thanks. Rich
MP3 Audio – Coming Soon! – superb guitar mindful of Kohno and Masaru. Fun to play, I would play her myself, which is the benchmark I use here in the gallery.
My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested.
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Shipping:
Premium Single Arch Top or Double Arch HSC is included in your purchase price.
Insured FedEx, UPS, USPS Ground or USPS Priority/Express Shipping is NOT included to the 50 US
Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS
Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping.
Very Important: International Clients, including Canada…Please note that we will NOT accept PayPal or any CC as payment. All transactions must be finalized with Bank Wire Transfers for any amount over $1000 USD. Please see our discussion found here and scroll down to Customs – Duty and International Shipping . Thank you!
Packaging is professionally done within its hard-shell case.
It is always preferred that you come to the Studio to play it and pick it up.
Rich
Warranty:
This classical guitar carries No Warranty as it is pre-owned
Please read my Return Policy
Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me)
Email me directly if you need more info: rich at savageclassical.com
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