Thank you for your interest. Please be sure to read the following explanation if you are considering a purchase. Comments from those who are not interested in purchasing are strictly prohibited. Made in Japan, handmade ◆ Surpasses all single-digit numbers like CE1000 It rings beautifully. We are waiting for someone who appreciates the quality of this instrument. ◆ A perfect "hit" Tokai Gakki In 1972, they formed a business partnership with Martin of the United States. Dozens of Tokai Gakki craftsmen went to Martin for training and, for about two years, absorbed the manufacturing know-how of Martin guitars. The Hummingbird series, released in 1974, was the initial model. Later that year, the brand was renamed Cat's Eyes, so this Hummingbird model Very few were manufactured, making it a very rare acoustic guitar. Martin know-how, initial model, rare individual Martin brand borrowing Manufacturer: Tokai Gakki Brand: Hummingbird Year of manufacture: 1974 Model name: Unknown (Neck diamond volute & Grover pegs, a sign of a high-end instrument) Original price at the time: 80,000 yen (estimated) Body: Dreadnought Top: Select Spruce Solid Wood S&B: Indian Rosewood Neck: Mahogany (straight) Fingerboard: Ebony Strings: D'Addario 85/15 (012-052) New strings Body condition 1. There are only a few small scratches and one scratch on the veneer, and the overall condition is clean. 2. String height: 1st string/1.7mm, 6th string/2.4mm 3. Fret remaining: 80% or more 4. Binding discoloration due to aging near the base of the neck 5. Player's condition Adjustment points 1. Neck adjustment 2. New string replacement 3. Peg inspection 4. Overall cleaning Sound quality The wood has dried over 50 years, resulting in a wonderful resonance, the so-called boxy sound found in high-end instruments. Overtones and sustain are also at a high-end instrument level. Seeing is believing! For those seeking a true Japanese vintage Shipped in a hard case (Rust on metal parts, peeling on the case surface) ※ Nut, saddle, new strings (D'Addario) Included as a service