Acoustic / Kiso Suzuki
PRE-SALE: Kiso Suzuki F-180 - Natural, Folk, 1972
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- Model
- F-180
- Year
- 1972
- Finish
- NT (Natural)
- SKU
- A26025
- Condition
- Used — see description
Service and condition at a glance
Work and modifications
The planned service work includes: a refret with fingerboard levelling, replacement of the nut and saddle with bone, cleaning and polishing of the wooden and metal parts, replacement of the bridge pins with bone, and a professional setup for Elixir Phosphor Bronze 11-52 strings.
Technical condition
The instrument is being prepared for playing (pre-sale). Once the planned luthier work is complete, it will be 100% mechanically functional.
Cosmetic condition
Pre-sale / 8/10 (details in the description) Finish: Natural Weight: 1.83 kg Body and construction The folk body has a spruce top, while the back and sides are made of rosewood. The instrument is finished in clear lacquer (Natural). In line with the pre-sale arrangement, the finish will be polished in our workshop. Neck and ergonomics The nato neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets. The nut width is 43 mm. According to the service plan, the fingerboard will be levelled (planed) and the instrument will receive a complete set of new frets. This will ensure correct geometry and trouble-free string action setup once the work is complete. Sound The instrument is a fully acoustic guitar with no factory-fitted electronics. Characteristics: The combination of a spruce top and a smaller rosewood folk body produces a balanced, clear tone with a pronounced midrange. Dynamics: The smaller folk body provides clear note separation and suits both fingerpicking and strumming. Additional information The truss rod is adjusted from the headstock end. The instrument has a zero fret. The guitar has a plastic strap button. At the customer’s request, passive SVG electronics can be installed (for an additional fee). The guitar is offered on a pre-sale basis, which means it can be reserved before the full luthier restoration process has been completed. Hardware Bridge: Rosewood – classic design. As part of the service work, the nut and saddle as well as the bridge pins will be replaced with bone, and the setup will be fully adjusted for intonation. Tuners: Chrome can-type tuners. As part of the work, the hardware will be cleaned and polished to ensure smooth operation. Instrument condition
About this instrument
Instrument description in English.
Kiso Suzuki F-180 is a Japanese acoustic guitar made in 1972. The instrument has a folk body. The guitar features a spruce top and rosewood back and sides. As stated above, the instrument is currently being prepared and will undergo a comprehensive luthier service before final release.
Technical specification
Manufacturer: Kiso Suzuki
Model: F-180
Year of production: 1972
Body: Spruce / Rosewood
Neck: Nato
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 20 (new frets planned – refret with fingerboard levelling)
Pickups: None
Electronics: None
Visual condition: Pre-sale / 8/10 (details in the description)
Finish: Natural
Weight: 1.83 kg
Body and construction The folk body has a spruce top, while the back and sides are made of rosewood. The instrument is finished in clear lacquer (Natural). In line with the pre-sale arrangement, the finish will be polished in our workshop.
Neck and ergonomics The nato neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets. The nut width is 43 mm. According to the service plan, the fingerboard will be levelled (planed) and the instrument will receive a complete set of new frets. This will ensure correct geometry and trouble-free string action setup once the work is complete.
Sound The instrument is a fully acoustic guitar with no factory-fitted electronics.
Characteristics: The combination of a spruce top and a smaller rosewood folk body produces a balanced, clear tone with a pronounced midrange.
Dynamics: The smaller folk body provides clear note separation and suits both fingerpicking and strumming.
Additional information
The truss rod is adjusted from the headstock end.
The instrument has a zero fret.
The guitar has a plastic strap button.
At the customer’s request, passive SVG electronics can be installed (for an additional fee).
The guitar is offered on a pre-sale basis, which means it can be reserved before the full luthier restoration process has been completed.
Hardware
Bridge: Rosewood – classic design. As part of the service work, the nut and saddle as well as the bridge pins will be replaced with bone, and the setup will be fully adjusted for intonation.
Tuners: Chrome can-type tuners. As part of the work, the hardware will be cleaned and polished to ensure smooth operation.
Instrument condition
Technical condition: The instrument is being prepared for playing (pre-sale). Once the planned luthier work is complete, it will be 100% mechanically functional.
Visual condition: We rate the visual condition at 8/10. Minor signs of use on the top, very good condition.
Setup and Modifications: The planned service work includes: a refret with fingerboard levelling, replacement of the nut and saddle with bone, cleaning and polishing of the wooden and metal parts, replacement of the bridge pins with bone, and a professional setup for Elixir Phosphor Bronze 11-52 strings.
Why choose this instrument
Japanese production: Guitar made in Japan in 1972.
Proven specification: Spruce and rosewood in a folk body are a classic combination of materials in acoustic guitars.
Pre-sale offer: Buying on a pre-sale basis is a chance to reserve the instrument and receive it right after a professional restoration.
Comprehensive service: Within the agreed price, the guitar will undergo all the necessary work, so it will require no additional investment after collection.