Masaki Sakurai Special 2013

Guitar maker

Masaki Sakurai, nephew of the great Japanese luthier Masaru Kohno, was born in 1944. He studied electrical engineering at the Sophia University and joined “Kohno Guitar Manufacturing” after graduating in 1967. In 1988 he won the prestigious first prize at the Fourth International Paris Guitar Making Competition. Masaki Sakurai’s guitars are of impeccable craftsmanship and are known for their ease of playing and great volume of sound.

Description

The double ebony reinforcing strips in the back of the neck allow for a very accurate setup with low action.
The stiffer neck also improves sustain.
The spruce top has a clear and clean sound while still retaining the depth and warmth of its cedar counterpart.

Bracing