Classical Guitar in Japan

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  1. Hiroshi Tamura
    Scott Rosette

    Can anyone help me find out some biographical information on this builder. I see some of his instruments are out there (I have two) but no one seems to know anything about him. Please help.

    Scott

    1. Re: Hiroshi Tamura
      John O. Castro

      : Can anyone help me find out some biographical information on this builder. I see some of his instruments are out there (I have two) but no one seems to know anything about him. Please help.

      : Scott

      Will you sell me one of your guitars?

      John

      1. Re: Hiroshi Tamura
        George Sampedro

        I have a signed Yoshi Tamura P-60. Signed 1976. A wonderful instrument. Any idea of its value, anyone?
        This is a classical, all rosewod and spruce top. Ebony
        fretboard and Gold plated tuning pegs. Beautiful big
        sound.

    2. Re: Hiroshi Tamura
      larry

      : Can anyone help me find out some biographical information on this builder. I see some of his instruments are out there (I have two) but no one seems to know anything about him. Please help.

      : Scott
      I know one for sale but he wants 500 dollars and it looks like a quality guitar but is it worth it?

  2. pre serial numbered aria 12 string
    Kirk F

    I have tried the Aria site and the fact that my 12 string was manufactured before they put serial numbers on them didn’t help much
    All I kmow is that it is a model A-694 12string NO serial number.
    can anyone help?
    I am trying to find out the history age orig purchase price and current value

    1. Re: pre serial numbered aria 12 string
      Woody

      I think I may have the same guitar as you. I’ve been looking for ages for the value of my 12-string aria acoustic. The model is a-694 also. Surely someone must know something about this?????????

  5. Aria Classical Guitar
    Brenda

    I also have an circa 1970 Aria classical guitar with wooden pegs. Inside there is a paper with a Serial Number: 00067, Model A 544 FS. I would like to know what is the worth of this guitar.

    1. Re: Aria Classical Guitar
      flounder

      I think it is a flamenco guitar. I used to own one in 1972. I paid 25 dollars for it because it had a huge crack in it, but it sounded fine. I think it is worth $200 today, maybe more if it is in good shape.

      : I also have an circa 1970 Aria classical guitar with wooden pegs. Inside there is a paper with a Serial Number: 00067, Model A 544 FS. I would like to know what is the worth of this guitar.

    1. Re: crestwood
      Gary

      : My father gave me a crestwood #299, model #2020 in 1968. Looking

      : for any info reguarding this gutiar. thank you in advance.

      I have a Crestwood ele archtop, probably late 60’s early 70’s. It’s like Gibson L 5CES. 20 bucks at a rummage sale, plays and sounds quite nice. I was surprised. M?odel num is 2036. Does anyone know anything about it

      1. Re: crestwood a little about crestwood guitars i found out about.
        Donald Campbell

        : I have an early crestwood electric guitar from 1960. It looks like a chuck berry guitar. It has a cherry finish with mother of pearl inlaid. Very nice guitar. I was wondering the value of this guitar. Anyone that can respond, please do so. Thanks!

        1. Crestwood Acoustic/Electric Bass
          Larry Yates

          Hello,

          I have been a Bass Guitar player for more than 25 years.

          A while back I bought a new Crestwood Acoustic/Electric Bass from a trade show.

          For a cheep (yet attrite $120.00) Bass Guitar, It played well and the quality of the rich acoustic tone is wonderful.

          After getting it home and tuning it (with an electronic tuner, strings open E,A,D,G,) I did some scales and stuff, But something just wasn’t right. It seemed the higher notes I played, the more it sounded off. You could really notions a difference on any string passed the 5th fret.

          I tried tuning it again using the strings open method, checking to make sure that the machine heads (tuning keys) were not slipping, and that the neck and bridge were secure and working properly. Again it just wasn’t right. I tried tuning it again, this time using the harmonic method,,, and that’s when I finally figured out what the problem was. There is very close to 16 15/16”

          From the Nut (zero fret) to the 12th fret,

          But only 14 7/8” from the 12th fret to the bridge “Huston we have a problem”

          Any way,,, The Guy I bought it from doesn’t want to give me my money back, something about 30 days past since the purchase and he doesn’t carry any of Crestwood’s Acoustic/Electric Bass any more. So He “Cant” AKA: doesn’t want too exchange it for another one.

          The interment was defective from the factory. Being that the bridge was installed 2” too close to the neck (and should be about 34” total string length Not 31 7/8” )

          I would hope that there would be some kind of factory warranty? I am getting a little fed-up trying to deal with them.

          Can you guys help me at all, or provide me with Crestwood’s contact information? PLEASE.

          Thanks

          Sincerely

          Larry Yates

      2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... cooter bently
        cooter bently

        The crestwood electric guitars are very expensive guitars and play very wellif you have the right amp. so are the acoustic crestwood guitars. All crestwood guitars are hand made and made very well this brand guitar is the only guitar i own mine range from prices between 500 to 2000 bucks but some crestwood guitars can be as expensive as 6000 bucks. they began making crestwood at the end of the civil war for more info on crestwood guitars go to my website for crestwood guitars only at http://www.goodguitars.com

        1. crestwood acoustic-- electric bass guitar
          Anonymous

          I have one, and the sound is great, both elect. and acoustic. Like it well except wish it were smaller as hard for me to reach the length of the neck. It is a beautiful guitar!

    4. Re: crestwood
      JON

      I GOT A ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC CRESTWOOD GUITAR IM TRING TO FIND OUR WHAT KIND OF VALE IT HAS, IT HAS PEARL INLAYS, ARCHED BACK OVAL HOLE BEAUTY!!!!! EMAIL ME FOR A PIC

      HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP ME
      THANK YOU!!!!

    5. Crestwood
      James Covert

      I found my Crestwood Acoustic in a pawn shop in Pittsburgh and it’s the best acoustic I ever owned…and I’ve owned a lot of guitars. It’s got the sweetest sound, playes like it’s a part of me and has gone through extream climate changes without ruining it. I have no 3 didgit no for it….but it’s a ’63 2020. Made in Indonesia.

      1. Re: Crestwood
        Dana

        I have a Crestwood Custom that looks like a black Gibson. I paid $40 at a second hand store because I wanted the hard case. Turns out the guitar plays very well and sounds great. The frets look like pieces of wire glued to the neck but it has no intonation problems. Made in Japan in the seventies. It’s a crappy guitar, but seems to be the best crappy guitar available.

  7. guitar electric
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  8. Old Aria Classical Guitar
    allan robbins

    Hello,

    I have an old Aria classical guitar, marked A-551FS which I bought new in 1970. Any chance of getting information on this? I recently bought another Aria, an AC-35, which I like a lot.

    Thanks in advance.

    2. Re: Old Aria Classical Guitar
      shahram - kh

      : Hello,

      : I have an old Aria classical guitar, marked A-551FS which I bought new in 1970. Any chance of getting information on this? I recently bought another Aria, an AC-35, which I like a lot.

      : Thanks in advance.

      1. Re: Old Aria Classical Guitar
        Norman Clark

        I have a flamenco A-554FS did you get any info on it

        : : Hello,

        : : I have an old Aria classical guitar, marked A-551FS which I bought new in 1970. Any chance of getting information on this? I recently bought another Aria, an AC-35, which I like a lot.

        : : Thanks in advance.

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