Thumb W300 Acoustic | 1970s Made in Japan (Terada Gakki)

Made in Japan at the Terada Gakki factory. Solid spruce top. Rosewood back and sides. Mahogany vintage V-shaped neck. Includes case.
 
Available now is a 1970s Thumb W300 acoustic from the respected Terada Gakki factory. It has just been fully refurbished, restrung and set up with low action, so it is playing beautifully and ready to go. This is a standout example of Japanese acoustics from this era.
 
The guitar features a beautifully aged spruce top with rosewood back and sides, full body and neck binding, and abalone dot inlays. It shows no fretwear. Unique details include the Fingerprint logo on the truss-rod cover and THUMB engraved into the second last fret. Rhinestone bridge pins add a distinctive vintage touch.
 
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney.
 
 
Key Features
Production: 1970s
Made in: Japan (Terada Gakki factory)
Model: Thumb W300
Top: Solid spruce (aged)
Back and Sides: Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany, vintage V profile
Binding: Full body and neck
Inlays: Abalone dot
Fretwear: None
Bridge Pins: Rhinestone
Unique Features: Fingerprint truss-rod cover, THUMB engraving on second last fret
Case: Included
 
Sound and Tone
The Thumb W300 delivers warm, balanced acoustic tone typical of quality 1970s Japanese instruments. The spruce top and rosewood back and sides provide depth, clarity and projection. Fully serviced and set up, it sounds great with no dead spots or issues.
 
Feel and Playability
The vintage V-shaped mahogany neck is comfortable and distinctive. Recently set up with low action, it plays beautifully across the entire fingerboard. No fretwear, no buzz.
 
Condition
Good playing condition. Fully serviced, restrung and set up. No fretwear. Neck heel cap missing. Lacquer clouding on back and sides (cosmetic only). A few knicks and blemishes on the face. Structurally sound and plays beautifully.