Bidspirit auction | 1978 Takamine F-360SD Lawsuit Era

1978 Takamine F-360SD Lawsuit Era Sunburst Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - This Takamine & Co. F-360SD acoustic dreadnought guitar was manufactured in Japan in 1978, as indicated by serial number 78032615. The instrument features a spruce top with a vibrant sunburst finish and rosewood back and sides. It is constructed with a mahogany neck, a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, and a rosewood bridge. The headstock displays the script logo Takamine & Co. EST. 1962 in yellow, designed in a style that mimics the C.F. Martin & Co. branding of the era. A gold foil sticker on the back of the headstock reads MADE IN JAPAN. The interior neck block is stamped Takamine & Co. EST. 1962 JAPAN and F-360SD. A white label inside the soundhole confirms the serial number. The guitar features chrome-plated tuners and aged cream-colored binding. It is accompanied by its original brown hardshell case featuring a green plush interior and gold-tone Takamine GUITARS exterior branding. The guitar is in good condition with no cracks or breaks and is noted to play well. There is a small robin to the front. Visual inspection confirms a prominent finish chip on the upper bout of the guitar top. Light surface scratches and minor swirl marks are present on the body, consistent with age and regular handling. The hardware is clean and functional, and the binding has aged to a consistent cream tone.