A truly bespoke experience. This 2013 flattop from Japan’s Mitsuhiro Uchida is a one-off, original design exectued with African Blackwood body and Cedar top, Spanish heel construction that couples with a twisting, bending upper bout shoulders/cutaway design. Uchida builds one instrument, and never repeats himself, opting to listen to each client’s needs and desires and responding with the perfect instrument. This is the first time we’ve seen one of Uchida’s instruments, after almost 25 years in the business. That in itself is incredible to consider. But then, the actual experience of playing this instrument is the real magic. Truly unique.

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