1970s Takamine “Den-en (田園)” No.90 Handmade Classical Guitar

The Takamine “Den-en (田園)” No.90 is an uncommon vintage Made in Japan classical guitar built by Takamine Gakki Seisakusho. It carries the original Japanese “Den-en (田園)” label from Takamine’s domestic-market era, giving it plenty of vintage Japanese character and collectable appeal.

It features a spruce top with rosewood back and sides, delivering a warm, open vintage classical voice with clear note separation and a nicely aged, woody response. Fully cleaned, lightly polished, and freshly set up with comfortable, player-friendly action at approximately 3.0mm (low E) / 2.5mm (high E) at the 12th fret. Includes a hard case.

Condition is Very Good for a vintage instrument, with cosmetic wear including light scratches on the top/front surface, other surface marks, and small edge chips. These are cosmetic only. No cracks, repairs, or structural issues. The neck feels stable, plays smoothly, and it is ready to enjoy.

🪵 Features

• Label: Original “Den-en (田園)” No.90 – Takamine Gakki Seisakusho

• Made in Japan (MIJ)

• Top: Spruce

• Back & Sides: Mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Bridge: Rosewood classical tie bridge

• Body type: Classical / concert body

• Finish: Natural gloss

• Case: Hard case included

✅ Condition Notes

• Reverb condition: Very Good

• Vintage condition with expected cosmetic ageing

• Light scratches on the top/front surface, plus other surface marks and small edge chips (cosmetic only)

• No cracks, repairs, or structural issues

• Neck feels stable; plays smoothly and cleanly

• Frets and fingerboard cleaned and polished

• Action: 3.0mm (L.E.) / 2.5mm (H.E.) @ 12th fret

• Fully functional and ready to play

• Hard case included for safe storage and transport

🎼 Why buy this guitar?

An uncommon vintage Takamine “Den-en (田園)” No.90 with its original Japanese label — a characterful Made in Japan classical guitar with a mature, woody response. A great choice for players looking for an enjoyable vintage nylon-string guitar and collectors interested in unusual Japanese Takamine instruments.

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