Seizo Shinano No.73 Classical Guitar MIJ 1972

Condition: See Images
Some dings and discoloration on top.
Lower bout has light faking of finish. 
Headstock has mild wear at top
Ding on neck
Finger board has ding at 1st fret
Playability and tone very good

Seizo Shinano was a Japanese great luthier and the founder of the Shinano Guitar Factory in the 1960s

The guitars from this period was divided into three categories in mid 1960s were introductory models, 13 to 43 through intermediate, 53 to 63, and high end, 73 through 93. Models Shinano 73 (all solid woods Spruce top Indian and Rosewood b/s), Shinano 83 (solid Spruce top, solid Brazilian R. Back, laminated BR sides), and Shinano 93 (all solid woods with Spruce/BR). 

This guitar No.73 is one of the professional models

This guitar has some slight scratches and dents, but in very good condition for an over 50 years old guitar. 
Specifications
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Double plate (In the 1960s-70s, the Japanese developed a process of gluing two solid pieces of wood together, thus reinforcing the back and sides to prevent cracking of the wood due to temperature and climate changes. These guitars perform no different from all solid wood guitars. This innovation in Japanese luthiers has allowed for these gems to survive intact over the decades.)

Scale: 660 mm
Nut width: 52 mm
Fretboard: Ebony

Specifications
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Double plate (In the 1960s-70s, the Japanese developed a process of gluing two solid pieces of wood together, thus reinforcing the back and sides to prevent cracking of the wood due to temperature and climate changes. These guitars perform no different from all solid wood guitars. This innovation in Japanese luthiers has allowed for these gems to survive intact over the decades.)

Scale: 660 mm
Nut width: 52 mm
Fretboard: Ebony