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 Post subject: 1979 Kohno Value...
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:39 am 
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Someone is asking me about the approximate value of a 1979 Kohno guitar. Up until now, I'd never heard of one. Any thoughts?
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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Kohno Value...
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:19 am 
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There are different models, e.g,. 20, 30 , 50. They also came in Braziian Rosewood or Idian Rosewood. The last model 30s in BRW being sold after Kohno died were listed about $7,000 new. A used BRW 30 recently sold on ebay for about $3,500, which I think is a little under priced. Below is a link to a Model 8 in Indian Rosewood listed on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Masaru-Kohno-Cl ... 1e6ea2da72


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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Kohno Value...
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:39 am 
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Here is a link to the Classical Guitar Salon with an article and a short bio:

http://www.guitarsalon.com/articles.php?articleid=8

Kohno's guitars are well respected amongst classical guitar players and are in the hands of many famous players. A quick search for transacted sales establishes a fairly high value on his instruments.

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you could also ask in the delcamp forum.

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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Kohno Value...
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Thanks folks...


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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Kohno Value...
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If the string length is longer than 650mm it will affect the value in a negative direction.

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You could try contacting Darren Hippner. He sells on ebay as drviscuseater.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-MICHAEL-ME ... 2ebf24c209 He builds classical guitars and sells tonewood.

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Actually, the guy to contact is Daniel Caucci of www.classicalvintageguitars.com. He posts guitars on Darren's eBay site from time to time.

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