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MAC Guitars Japanese Boutique Master Grade Rosewood Adirondack Small Body Rich Overtones, Vintage Character
        

  • Product Quantity
    : 1
  • Starting Bid
    :1円
  • Highest Bidder
    : tms******** / Rating:254
  • Listing Date
    :2026年04月22日 21時31分
  • Bidding closes on
    :2026年04月26日 21時31分
  • Auction Number
    :q1227477809
  • Condition
    :Damaged and stained (specify in description)
  • Automatic Extension
    :Yes
  • Authentication
    :No
  • Early Closing
    :Yes
  • Can I return the product?
    :no
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  1. ※Rosewood is a violation of the Washington Treaty and cannot be shipped internationally.
This instrument is a special one-off piece crafted by the luthier brand MAC Guitars, based in Chiba, Japan.

In terms of size, it features a compact body roughly comparable to a Martin Size 5, falling into the parlor to baby-size category, offering excellent handling and comfort.

■ Materials & Specifications
Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
Sides: Solid BR Rosewood
Back: Solid BR Rosewood
Neck: One-piece Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Bracing: Scalloped Bracing
Top Grade: AAA (3A)
Back & Sides Grade: Master Grade

■ Construction & Details
Body Size: Size 5 equivalent (Small Body)
Scale Length: Short Scale
Nut Width: Approx. 44.5 mm
Neck Joint: 14-Fret Joint
Bridge Style: Belly Bridge
Binding: Celluloid
Purfling: Decorative Purfling
Rosette: Original Design
Back Center Strip: Zipper Strip

■ Options
Pickup: None
Case: SKB Hard Case Included

That said, its tonal character goes beyond a simple vintage-style reproduction. (This is subjective, of course.) While built on a foundation of premium tonewoods similar to those used in the company’s Claire’s Guitar line, it strongly reflects modern design and setup elements—such as fast response, clear note separation, and a wide dynamic and tonal range.

The most striking aspect is its projection.
With a light touch, it delivers a delicate response with a pleasing sense of natural reverb. When played with a stronger attack, it produces a powerful, forward-projecting sound with remarkable clarity and volume that belies its small body size.

The inherent stiffness of the top wood and the rich overtones and strong fundamental character of the side and back woods are fused at a very high level. Despite its compact size, the guitar offers impressive low-end depth along with well-defined, articulate mids and highs.

As for the side and back woods used in this instrument, they are from the exact same set listed as “Master Grade” on the workshop’s official website (https://mac-guitar.com), and the grain and visual characteristics clearly match.

Currently, even ordering a similar specification from the same workshop has become significantly more expensive, with base models starting at around ¥700,000(≒$4,460) or more.

Specifying Master Grade side/back woods and an Adirondack spruce top—like this instrument—would be treated as premium options, driving the price even higher(about $10,000).

Depending on material availability, it may even be difficult to place an order with equivalent specifications at all.

Given these circumstances, an instrument with this level of materials and grade is extremely rare to find on the market.

For reference, when I asked ChatGPT what a comparable custom order from Martin might cost, considering past examples and material grades, the estimate came to around $20,000-30,000.



【Condition】
I am the second owner. There are minor signs of normal use from the original owner, such as light surface wear, polishing marks, and a touch-up area on the back (likely a repaired scratch, with no cracks in the wood). None of these affect playability or sound in any significant way.

Currently, aluminum shims have been placed on both sides of the saddle to adjust its thickness. However, the saddle itself leans slightly toward the soundhole, which has resulted in a slight intonation discrepancy on the 6th string side. This is something that can be properly resolved by crafting and fitting a new saddle, and if the guitar does not sell after some time, I plan to have a professional shop remake the saddle.

Around the headstock, one of the tuner screws on one side has been replaced. When sending it in for repair, I plan to have all screws matched and replaced accordingly. Additionally, the 4th string tuner feels slightly stiff, so tuner replacement may also be considered.



【Neck & Action】
The neck is in excellent condition, straight to very slightly forward-bowed.
String height at the 12th fret is approximately 2.3 mm on the 6th string and 1.6 mm on the 1st string, providing a well-balanced setup between playability and tone.



This is a guitar that overturns the notion of “small guitars = secondary instruments,” offering a sound that is fully capable as a main instrument.

There is a unique luxury in owning a top-grade instrument in such a compact size—an appeal that is truly irreplaceable and deeply satisfying.

If you are searching for a guitar with exceptional materials and tonal quality, this is a rare opportunity worth your consideration.
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    Product name: MAC Guitars Japanese Boutique Master Grade Rosewood Adirondack Small Body Rich Overtones, Vintage Character
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