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Full-front view of a light-brown classical guitar with dark fretboard and bridge, standing in an open, dark-blue lined hard case. — 01 / 29Full-front view of a light-brown classical guitar with dark fretboard and bridge, standing in an open, dark-blue lined hard case.

The classical guitar's light-amber body and dark fretboard are framed by a blue case, showing some finish wear and checking. — 02 / 29The classical guitar's light-amber body and dark fretboard are framed by a blue case, showing some finish wear and checking.

The guitar is shown from the back, with a reddish-brown body and a lighter neck, resting in an open hard shell case with blue lining. — 03 / 29The guitar is shown from the back, with a reddish-brown body and a lighter neck, resting in an open hard shell case with blue lining.

The guitar's dark red back shows prominent wood grain, with light scratches and dings visible on the lower bout and edges. — 04 / 29The guitar's dark red back shows prominent wood grain, with light scratches and dings visible on the lower bout and edges.

The dark brown headstock, with six cream tuning pegs and visible wear on the edges, is centered above the fretboard. — 05 / 29The dark brown headstock, with six cream tuning pegs and visible wear on the edges, is centered above the fretboard.

Rear view of the guitar's headstock and upper neck, showing six cream tuning pegs, worn finish, and some string residue. — 06 / 29Rear view of the guitar's headstock and upper neck, showing six cream tuning pegs, worn finish, and some string residue.

The back of the guitar's glossy, reddish-brown neck and headstock, showing white tuning pegs and scattered finish wear. — 07 / 29The back of the guitar's glossy, reddish-brown neck and headstock, showing white tuning pegs and scattered finish wear.

The classical guitar's light-brown top and dark-red sides show visible wear, with a dark wood bridge and white saddle. — 08 / 29The classical guitar's light-brown top and dark-red sides show visible wear, with a dark wood bridge and white saddle.

The classical guitar's light brown top and dark reddish-brown sides show light wear, with a dark fretboard and bridge. — 09 / 29The classical guitar's light brown top and dark reddish-brown sides show light wear, with a dark fretboard and bridge.

The classical guitar's light brown top and reddish-brown sides are visible from a high angle, showing some finish wear on the edges. — 10 / 29The classical guitar's light brown top and reddish-brown sides are visible from a high angle, showing some finish wear on the edges.

Overhead view of the classical guitar, showing the light brown top with a dark soundhole rosette and reddish-brown sides, with wear. — 11 / 29Overhead view of the classical guitar, showing the light brown top with a dark soundhole rosette and reddish-brown sides, with wear.

The guitar's dark reddish-brown back and sides are angled, showing some finish wear and light scratches on the lower bout. — 12 / 29The guitar's dark reddish-brown back and sides are angled, showing some finish wear and light scratches on the lower bout.

The guitar's dark reddish-brown back and sides are visible from the upper bout to the lower bout, with some finish wear. — 13 / 29The guitar's dark reddish-brown back and sides are visible from the upper bout to the lower bout, with some finish wear.

The guitar's dark reddish-brown back and sides are visible from above, with the lighter brown neck curving away to the right. — 14 / 29The guitar's dark reddish-brown back and sides are visible from above, with the lighter brown neck curving away to the right.

The guitar's dark reddish-brown back and sides are angled from the upper right, showing light wear and wood grain. — 15 / 29The guitar's dark reddish-brown back and sides are angled from the upper right, showing light wear and wood grain.

Close-up of the guitar's neck and headstock from the side, showing the dark fretboard, light nut, and metal tuning gears. — 16 / 29Close-up of the guitar's neck and headstock from the side, showing the dark fretboard, light nut, and metal tuning gears.

The classical guitar's dark brown fretboard and light brown neck meet the body, with light-colored side dots visible. — 17 / 29The classical guitar's dark brown fretboard and light brown neck meet the body, with light-colored side dots visible.

Close-up of the classical guitar's light brown body, showing the dark brown bridge, white saddle, and six white strings. — 18 / 29Close-up of the classical guitar's light brown body, showing the dark brown bridge, white saddle, and six white strings.

Close-up of the dark brown fretboard and silver frets, with light wear visible on the wood and strings. — 19 / 29Close-up of the dark brown fretboard and silver frets, with light wear visible on the wood and strings.

A close-up view through the soundhole of a classical guitar, showing a light-colored, aged paper label with dark text. — 20 / 29A close-up view through the soundhole of a classical guitar, showing a light-colored, aged paper label with dark text.

Close-up of the guitar's worn, light brown body, showing the soundhole, dark fretboard, bridge, and visible scratches and finish checking. — 21 / 29Close-up of the guitar's worn, light brown body, showing the soundhole, dark fretboard, bridge, and visible scratches and finish checking.

The classical guitar's light-colored body shows visible wear, scratches, and finish checking, with a dark wood bridge and rosette. — 22 / 29The classical guitar's light-colored body shows visible wear, scratches, and finish checking, with a dark wood bridge and rosette.

Close-up of the guitar's upper bout, showing the light brown top with fine checking and a dark brown side with multi-ply binding. — 23 / 29Close-up of the guitar's upper bout, showing the light brown top with fine checking and a dark brown side with multi-ply binding.

The classical guitar's dark reddish-brown body is shown from the side, revealing some minor nicks and finish wear along the edges. — 24 / 29The classical guitar's dark reddish-brown body is shown from the side, revealing some minor nicks and finish wear along the edges.

The guitar's dark reddish-brown back shows visible finish wear, scratches, and small dings, especially along the left edge. — 25 / 29The guitar's dark reddish-brown back shows visible finish wear, scratches, and small dings, especially along the left edge.

The guitar's dark reddish-brown back, with visible wood grain and minor scratches, is angled to show the upper bout and neck heel. — 26 / 29The guitar's dark reddish-brown back, with visible wood grain and minor scratches, is angled to show the upper bout and neck heel.

The guitar's dark reddish-brown body is shown from the side, revealing a glossy finish with light scratches and scuffs. — 27 / 29The guitar's dark reddish-brown body is shown from the side, revealing a glossy finish with light scratches and scuffs.

Close-up of the classical guitar's dark brown body and bridge, showing wear and light scratches on the glossy finish. — 28 / 29Close-up of the classical guitar's dark brown body and bridge, showing wear and light scratches on the glossy finish.

The classical guitar with a light brown top and dark reddish-brown sides rests in its open black hard case with a dark blue plush interior. — 29 / 29The classical guitar with a light brown top and dark reddish-brown sides rests in its open black hard case with a dark blue plush interior.

Sakazo Nakade

c. 1960 Sakazo Nakade No.24 B1 Classical Guitar Made In Japan w/OHSC

$1,595.00

Available

Yearc. 1960
ConditionGood
StoreOrange
CaseOHSC

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Specifications

Instrument

Year: c. 1960
Model: Sakazo Nakade No.24 B1 Classical Guitar Made In Japan
Condition: Good
Made in: Japan
Store: Orange

Measurements

Scale length (in): 25.984

Construction

Body: Flame Maple
Top: Spruce
Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Frets: Has Been Refretted, Some File Marks Show On Side Of The Board, Does Not Effect

Case

Case: OHSC

Description

c. 1960 Sakazo Nakade No.24 B1 Classical Guitar Made In Japan w/OHSC

This Guitar Is In Good Condition For Its Age With Some Play Wear And Finish Checking Visible Throughout. One Small Crack On Upper Bout Treble Side (See Photos)

Made In Tokyo, Japan In 1960 By Acclaimed Luthier Sakazo Nakade

Stained Flamed Maple Back And Sides

Playability

Neck Depth 0.8"

Plays Well With Medium Action, Room Left On The Saddle To Lower If Needed

No Bellying Or Sinking Around The Bridge

Great Projection And Resonance

Comes With Original Hard Shell Case, Cloth And Humidifier

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