Ryoji Matsuoka M50 Classical Acoustic 1999
Matsuoka M50, made in Japan 1999, natural gloss. We love these RM classical guitars around here, they're excellent value and always built with a lot of care. This one dates to 1999, relatively late in the game as these go. It sports the tried and tested combination of a cedar top and rosewood back and sides, which delivers the goods: it's fat and punchy down low, clear and expansive on top and has plenty of breath and balance through the mids. There's a lot to enjoy here, this is going to be a much nicer piece of craftsmanship than a modern midrange factory-made model. Thanks Ryoji!
Model: Ryoji Matsuoka M50
Made: Japan, 1999
Serial: 9970004
Finish: gloss clear
Body: solid cedar top, laminate Indian rosewood back and sides, classical concert shape
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 650mm scale, 52mm nut, D shape
Weight: 1.605kg
Mods:none
Pickup: none
Accessories: non-original hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, clouding and rub wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs on the shoulders and back edge. The sides have minor scuffs on the top shoulder, elbow area and bottom bout. The front has dimples in the elbow area and around the bridge, a minor chip in the clear coat on the edge along the bottom side and some play wear on the shoulders.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is moderately low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Wearing fresh Rotosound high tension nylon strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only