Ishikawa Mandolin / No. 300 Custom Order Special Order / Semi-Vintage

Manufacturer: Ishikawa
Model: No. 300
Type: Classical Mandolin
List Price: ¥330,000 (tax included)

This is a semi-top-tier model crafted by the current representative, Mr. Mori, featuring exquisite rosewood with beautiful grain.
This instrument was custom-ordered through Yamamoto Music Corner, a well-kept secret in Nakano.
For your information, Yamamoto Music Corner is an official dealer for Ishikawa and Nakade mandolins.

The case included is the standard and high-quality Super Light case.

About Ishikawa Mandolins
A long-established brand indispensable to the Japanese mandolin world.
They have an impressive track record, including supervising Terada Gakki's mandolins and producing Noguchi mandolins.
The brand is currently carried on by Mr. Atsushi Mori, who continues to produce instruments with great energy.

Condition
Due to the delicate finish, minor scratches from age are visible, but they do not affect functionality, so please rest assured. The frets have approximately 80% remaining, and the string height is optimal, making it very easy to play.
Although 20 years have passed since its manufacture, it appears to have been regularly maintained and shows no damage, so it can be used for a long time to come.

Product Details
The neck is luxuriously made from the finest mahogany, and when combined with the rosewood body, it produces a rich, mature sound with a glossy, aged resonance and mellowed high frequencies.
Incidentally, the rosewood pattern on the neck is a rosewood veneer mimicking a Calace, which is essentially a decorative veneer and does not affect the sound quality.

The neck is a rare U-shape for Ishikawa, offering excellent playability and a comfortable grip for those who favor a fuller neck profile.

Design
The slightly oversized Emberger headstock is eye-catching, with subtle yet elegant carving that conveys a high sense of style.
The tuning machines are Gotoh, boasting the world's No. 1 market share, ensuring smooth operation and exceptional tuning accuracy.

The hand-carved ribs are exceptionally beautiful. The ability to carve finely and deeply without compromising strength is only possible with skilled craftsmanship, demonstrating a high level of technical expertise.

Specifications
Top: Cedar
Back: Selected Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
Armrest: Rosewood
Finish: Lacquer
Tuners: Gotoh

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