YASUMA YASUMA Iron Nylon Dual-Purpose Guitar newance Made in 1963

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Yasuma Gakki's newance no.103

How about a Japanese-made guitar that's so retro it's innovative?
This is a guitar that can be used with both steel and nylon strings. I purchased it with steel strings set up, but due to concerns about neck stress (the bridge seems sturdy), I changed it to a nylon string setup.

The previous owner reset the fingerboard, refretted it, and created inlays. It originally has a Martin-like radius, so switching from an acoustic guitar should feel natural.

Here, the saddle angle was at its limit, so to lower the string height and increase tension, I carved out the space between the saddle and the string holes with a carving knife and lowered the string hole. This is amateur work, so please only consider it if you can accept the rough finish.
Additionally, there is an endpin jack hole (12mm), but the microphone is currently removed, and I've attached a 12mm endpin.
I also replaced the tuning pegs with new Kikutani pegs. I have the original ones, so if you need them, please ask.

Given its player condition, this is a great choice for those looking for a unique guitar that's ready to play. It's surprisingly light, making it perfect for casual playing at home.
With the angled saddle and increased tension, I think it could also be recommended for those who found nylon strings a bit lacking for strumming and backing vocals.

Scratches are unavoidable with age, but the paint cracks look cool.

This is a ready-to-play antique guitar, so buy it when you find it. Thank you.

Neck width is 45mm, it feels thick but easy to play.
Please judge the string height from the images. It can be lowered further, but I've set it at a comfortable level without pushing it to the absolute limit for playability.

Image ① is a reference image generated by AI and has no particular meaning.

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