This is a phantom high-grade Jacaranda guitar by Shoji Nobe, one of Japan's three greatest master luthiers. What makes it a phantom is that, in 1976, Jacaranda guitars by luthiers like Kenji Kohno and Shoji Nobe were typically No. 20 models (worth around 1.2 million yen today), but this guitar is a No. 30 model (worth around 1.8 million yen today), which is an even higher-end model. In recent times, it's equivalent to the Maestro model by Kenji Kohno, or the GC-70 by YAMAHA, which are the top-of-the-line models. Even though Nobe guitars are produced in small quantities and are difficult to obtain, models equivalent to this top-of-the-line grade are almost never available. I myself searched for years to acquire this guitar, and I have been carefully preserving it in my collection, managing the humidity. I have played about nine Nobe Jacaranda guitars from the 1960s to the 1990s. While every one of them has a wonderful sound, this particular model's level is significantly higher, with a captivating depth in the bass and rich overtones. I believe it is comparable to a 4 million yen class Ordiges guitar from overseas. Dimitri Illarionov, a winner of the Tarrega International Guitar Competition and one of the best Russian guitarists, uses a Shoji Nobe guitar as his main guitar. By the way, Hibari Misora also commissioned a guitar from Shoji Nobe. The sound of a Nobe guitar is in stark contrast to the thick and sweet sound of a Kenji Kohno or Masaru Kohno guitar; it has a core, is clear, and has a strict atmosphere. Here is the sound source: https://youtu.be/ZvklmNlJ_cQ?si=I9FnDLto1sKOEond For reference, I'm also including a sound source of a 1970s Masaru Kohno Jacaranda guitar: https://youtu.be/eJM-eq24Qfs?si=pwNPcbfDvTFOExEx I think Nobe's guitar has more sustain and power than Kohno's. 【Condition】 Scale: 651mm Nut width: 52mm String height: 1st string 3mm, 6th string 3.8mm (It seems it can be lowered by about 0.3mm for the 1st string and about 0.5mm for the 6th string, so I can readjust it for those who wish.) There are no cracks, and the frets are almost 100% intact. The neck is straight as shown in the photos. There are some minor scratches, but they are not very noticeable, so it is in relatively good condition for a vintage instrument. I may withdraw the listing if I change my mind, so please contact me as soon as possible.