T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by jb on Thu, 03/15/01 - 11:41:56.
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i have a beautiful acoustic guitar that i bought about 15 years ago in california.
it is made by a japanese guitar co. called T. Haruo but i have been unable to find any info on the maker.
its a wonderful d-45 style acoustic with great inlay work.
any info anyone has on it would be great.
thanks

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Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Stewart Johnston on Sat, 05/19/2001 - 18:09.

: i have a beautiful acoustic guitar that i bought about 15 years ago in california.
: it is made by a japanese guitar co. called T. Haruo but i have been unable to find any info on the maker.
: its a wonderful d-45 style acoustic with great inlay work.
: any info anyone has on it would be great.
: thanks

I also bought a Haruo guitar in Falkirk, Central Scotland in the late seventies. It is model no. 50 and dated 1976.
Having been involved in folk music on a semi pro level the guitar has served me well and has been admired by many.
I have also tried to find out more about its background and credentials, probably to reinforce my own view of its obvious qualities.

T. Haruo

Posted by D. Tatum on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 21:33.

If you would be interested in obtaining more information on T. Haruo guitars, please feel free to contact me @ dee.tatum@usmusiccorp.com. Thanks.

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by cliff on Thu, 06/21/2001 - 21:27.

: i have a beautiful acoustic guitar that i bought about 15 years ago in california.
: it is made by a japanese guitar co. called T. Haruo but i have been unable to find any info on the maker.
: its a wonderful d-45 style acoustic with great inlay work.
: any info anyone has on it would be great.
: thanks

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by cliff on Thu, 06/21/2001 - 21:28.

: : i have a beautiful acoustic guitar that i bought about 15 years ago in california.
: : it is made by a japanese guitar co. called T. Haruo but i have been unable to find any info on the maker.
: : its a wonderful d-45 style acoustic with great inlay work.
: : any info anyone has on it would be great.
: : thanks

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by cliff on Thu, 06/21/2001 - 21:30.

: : : i have a beautiful acoustic guitar that i bought about 15 years ago in california.
: : : it is made by a japanese guitar co. called T. Haruo but i have been unable to find any info on the maker.
: : : its a wonderful d-45 style acoustic with great inlay work.
: : : any info anyone has on it would be great.
: : : thanks

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Cliff on Thu, 06/21/2001 - 21:43.

: : : : I also have a T. Haruo guitar that I bought in the early '80's.A beautiful guitar with extrodinary sound and tonal quality that frets easily and is very smooth to play. I,m sorry that I can,t give you any infomation on it other than I bought it in San Bernardino Ca.
have a beautiful acoustic guitar that i bought about 15 years ago in california.
: : : : it is made by a japanese guitar co. called T. Haruo but i have been unable to find any info on the maker.
: : : : its a wonderful d-45 style acoustic with great inlay work.
: : : : any info anyone has on it would be great.
: : : : thanks

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by George on Tue, 10/23/2001 - 20:26.

I have a T.Haruo 6 string handcrafted in Japan in 1976, it is a model 50, it is the most beautiful sounding guitar i've ever heard. Also plays so well it's my favorite guitar.
I would take this guitar over a fender or gibson or martian anyday. T.Haruo gets no recognition at all but is a better playing guitar and better sounding then any american made i've played. If anyone knows anything about these guitars or there history please let me know......Thanks George in Indiana......

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by derek on Mon, 11/19/2001 - 18:01.

i also have a t haruo acoustic and i love it, but i also would like any additional info available, i personally know nothing about the instrument.

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Johnny Johnson on Thu, 11/29/2001 - 14:22.

: One of my associates found a T.Haruo in a abanded vehicle that he bought. This is a copy of a Martin D45. It is a incredible guitar. Is Haruo still alive and making guitars?

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars... i have one too!

Posted by Jose Arellano on Fri, 12/21/2001 - 02:13.

well, about the T.HARUO guitar, it really is a beauty.. i have one... and not to brag but it is GREAT!! great inlays, wood, neck, bindings, colors.. and TONE>>>> it is a truly great guitar, and i want to know around how much they cost, and where i could find more into on them... it is a model T-30.. a beauty...plese sent me info on it!!!!

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Frank Manley on Tue, 01/08/2002 - 02:52.

: i have a beautiful acoustic guitar that i bought about 15 years ago in california.
: it is made by a japanese guitar co. called T. Haruo but i have been unable to find any info on the maker.
: its a wonderful d-45 style acoustic with great inlay work.
: any info anyone has on it would be great.
: thanks

Ihave one as well. What do you think they are worth?

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Michael Robinson on Mon, 03/04/2002 - 02:30.

I bought my Haruo guitar, model # 150 in Boulder, Colorado about 16-17 years ago. Beautiful guitar. I just started looking for info on it and found these old postings. Anything new on the maker?

T. Haruo

Posted by Dee Tatum on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 21:40.

Hi Michael. If you are still wanting more information on T. Haruo guitars, please contact me. Do you still have the T150??

Thanks.
\
Dee Tatum

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Peter on Mon, 06/17/2002 - 03:46.

Here is the rumor I have heard. Granted, this may be apocryphal, but it’s the only thing I have heard that sounds remotely plausible. I have found T. Haruo ads from guitar magazines in the 70’s and I heard about these guitars when I was a kid. The ad indicates that there were a number of guitar stores – a lot of them on the West Coast (McCabe’s was on there as I remember) listed as carrying them and they were marketed as a quality guitar at a reasonable price. I now have a Model 80 12-string and a model 100 6-string. I have seen a model 50 (at least I think I am remembering that right – it was not all that great sounding a guitar, poorer quality than either the 80 or the 100 which are quite good). There was also a model 150 which is pretty much a dead knock-off of a Martin D-45. Those are about the only facts I know for sure. What I have heard is that the fellow who made the T. Haruo guitars was a master luthier at Yamaha and left because he wanted to make higher end guitars. He did so with the T. Haruo line, but went bankrupt in the process. If anyone knows more or can either debunk or confirm any of the above, let me know. pberge@mm.com

: i have a beautiful acoustic guitar that i bought about 15 years ago in california.
: it is made by a japanese guitar co. called T. Haruo but i have been unable to find any info on the maker.
: its a wonderful d-45 style acoustic with great inlay work.
: any info anyone has on it would be great.
: thanks

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Charles Mueller on Wed, 06/26/2002 - 04:22.

I have a T. Haruo acoustic which I purchased in a small guitar shop in Tucson, AZ about 1983, but I can't recall the name of the store. I do, however, still have the warranty card that came with the guitar; the listed USA distributer was Pennino Music Co. in Westminster, CA. I tried looking it up on the web, but there is no listing for the company. I wish i could find out more info about the brand, also. I enjoy the quality of my guitar, which is a very close copy of the Martin D-45.
\: Here is the rumor I have heard. Granted, this may be apocryphal, but it’s the only thing I have heard that sounds remotely plausible. I have found T. Haruo ads from guitar magazines in the 70’s and I heard about these guitars when I was a kid. The ad indicates that there were a number of guitar stores – a lot of them on the West Coast (McCabe’s was on there as I remember) listed as carrying them and they were marketed as a quality guitar at a reasonable price. I now have a Model 80 12-string and a model 100 6-string. I have seen a model 50 (at least I think I am remembering that right – it was not all that great sounding a guitar, poorer quality than either the 80 or the 100 which are quite good). There was also a model 150 which is pretty much a dead knock-off of a Martin D-45. Those are about the only facts I know for sure. What I have heard is that the fellow who made the T. Haruo guitars was a master luthier at Yamaha and left because he wanted to make higher end guitars. He did so with the T. Haruo line, but went bankrupt in the process. If anyone knows more or can either debunk or confirm any of the above, let me know. pberge@mm.com

: : i have a beautiful acoustic guitar that i bought about 15 years ago in california.
: : it is made by a japanese guitar co. called T. Haruo but i have been unable to find any info on the maker.
: : its a wonderful d-45 style acoustic with great inlay work.
: : any info anyone has on it would be great.
: : thanks

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Charles Mueller on Wed, 06/26/2002 - 04:26.

I have a T. Haruo acoustic which I purchased in a small guitar shop in Tucson, AZ about 1983, but I can't recall the name of the store. I do, however, still have the warranty card that came with the guitar; the listed USA distributer was Pennino Music Co. in Westminster, CA. I tried looking it up on the web, but there is no listing for the company. I wish i could find out more info about the brand, also. I enjoy the quality of my guitar, which is a very close copy of the Martin D-45.

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Kevin Bedwell on Wed, 09/04/2002 - 00:18.

: I have a T. Haruo acoustic which I purchased in a small guitar shop in Tucson, AZ about 1983, but I can't recall the name of the store. I do, however, still have the warranty card that came with the guitar; the listed USA distributer was Pennino Music Co. in Westminster, CA. I tried looking it up on the web, but there is no listing for the company. I wish i could find out more info about the brand, also. I enjoy the quality of my guitar, which is a very close copy of the Martin D-45.

I purchased my T.Haruo guitar in 1976 at a Sam Ash store in Huntington NY. I have been looking for information on the web since I got on-line in '97. This is the first time I found anything. All I have is the store receipt and a beautiful guitar that appraises at $1500.00 or so. Perfectly matched Spruce top with a 3-piece Rosewood back and Mahogany neck with gold machine head. Gorgeous, crisp tones. Loves a new set of strings

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Mavis Ellis on Fri, 07/19/2002 - 16:45.

I have a model 50 Haruo 12 string with a pickup installed. It is a beautiful instrument with wonderful sound and resonance. It plays easy. It has beautiful inlay work and is in excellent condition. I have moved on to an electric 12 string and if anyone is interested in buying a wonderful instrument please contact me. I would like $600.00 for it.

Thanks
Mavis

Re: T. Haruo acoustic guitars

Posted by Mavis Ellis on Mon, 08/05/2002 - 14:54.

Thanks for the responses. I sold the guitar.

Mavis

T. Haruo guitars

Posted by Dee Tatum on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 21:48.

I am trying to gather data on the owners of T. Haruo Guitars to include on the quarterly mailing of a new T. Haruo newsletter. If you would like to receive this email newsletter, please contact me at dee.tatum@usmusiccorp.com.

T-Haruo model t-40

Posted by marcelo on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 00:38.

i have aquired this guitar from my cousin...many many years ago...still in good shape..i would appreciate any info on this!!

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