【used】Nittono Guitars / Model T Maple Mod 2002 3.195kg #7【TONIQ横浜】【price included SHIPPING & IMPORT TAX & VAT】

Nittono Guitars is a brand of handmade guitars crafted by Japanese luthier Toru Nittono.

It is also known for being favored by numerous big-name artists, including Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, and Robben Ford.

Mr. Nittono’s career began in Japan in the 1970s.

After learning the fundamentals of guitar making and repair at domestic instrument manufacturers and guitar factories, he accepted an invitation from L.A. Guitar Works—with whom he had a partnership—and moved to the United States in the early 1980s.

Since then, he has been engaged in guitar repair and custom guitar building in Los Angeles, working with numerous vintage guitars and instruments belonging to top players.

L.A. Guitar Works, located next to Norm’s Rare Guitars, is a prestigious repair shop that routinely handled rare vintage guitars from the 1950s and 1960s, such as Fender, Gibson, and Martin.

The “repair technician’s perspective” cultivated there forms the core of Mr. Irutono’s guitar-making philosophy.

This “Model T” is based on the classic T-style, yet it reflects the structural rationality and tonal balance that Mr. Irino has derived from his many years of repair experience throughout its design.

It is also an early example, manufactured in 2002 with serial number #07.

The body top features a two-piece Western Maple top supplied by Gibson.

The archtop, finished in a natural finish, is paired with tortoiseshell-pattern binding and hardware, resulting in an elegant, vintage-inspired look that sets it apart from the ruggedness typically associated with the T-style.

The back is crafted from mahogany with a chambered structure, achieving both lightweight construction and a rich, resonant tone.

The neck is made of flamed mahogany, and the fingerboard features rare Madagascar rosewood.

The craftsmanship is exceptionally precise, and it feels so natural in your hands—as if you’ve been playing it for ages—even on your first try.

The pickups include a ThroBak SLE-101 Plus in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover in the bridge position.

The ThroBak SLE-101 Plus in the neck position is a model that reproduces the vintage PAF using the same manufacturing methods as the original. It offers moderate output while delivering a rich midrange and a clear sound image, making it an exceptionally responsive pickup.

The Seth Lover is a model developed jointly by Seth Lover—the inventor of the humbucker—and Seymour Duncan to recreate the vintage PAF.

Featuring specifications inspired by the original PAF, it delivers an open, airy resonance when playing chords and a soft, singing quality when playing single notes.

By combining vintage-style humbuckers—both the neck and bridge pickups—that are PAF-inspired yet possess distinct characters, this guitar is well-suited for a wide range of musical genres.

The bridge features a Wilkinson/Gotoh wrap-around bridge, and the tuners are Gotoh, resulting in a simple yet highly reliable setup.

This instrument reflects Mr. Iruto’s unique philosophy regarding playability, sound, and balance—a philosophy honed through years of experience repairing and building vintage guitars.

It is not only a collector’s piece but also a highly appealing instrument for active use on stage and in the recording studio.

We encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is on the stiff side, but it has been confirmed to move through approximately 90 degrees.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and finish show some tarnish on the metal parts, as well as some discoloration on the back of the body and near the endpin; however, aside from some minor scratches overall, it can be considered a beautiful used instrument.
The electronics are in good condition.
The neck pickup has been replaced with a ThroBak SC E-101 Plus.

Controls: 2 volume knobs, 1 tone knob (pull to switch bridge pickup between series and parallel), 3-way toggle switch
Nut width: 44.5 mm
String spacing at bridge: 10.5 mm
Scale length: 24.625 inches
Year of manufacture: 2002
Country of manufacture: USA

Delivered after rigorous inspection by TONIQ’s craftsmen.

Included Accessories: Hard case, original pickups (Gibson ’57 Classic)

Text: Teppei Ozawa

Inspector: Takahashi
Product Photos: Tanoue

Includes a 3-month TONIQ warranty

● Up to 15% OFF with Trade-In 

When you use our trade-in service at the time of purchase, you’ll receive 10% off the selling price. (Consignment items are excluded. This applies only if the trade-in value is 15% or more of the sales price.)　 
Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly “Enhanced Buyback Campaign,” the discount rate increases to 15%. 

◯ About GIB and TONIQ Warranties 

● Maintenance: Free for Life 

For instruments purchased at our store, you can receive a “String Vibration Setup” (normally 4,400 yen) free of charge for life. (Reservation required) 
・Please present your warranty card with your name written on it. 
・This offer is limited to the original purchaser who bought the instrument at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop. 
・Please note that you are responsible for any associated costs, such as shipping fees. 

● Resale Value Guarantee 
If you decide to sell the item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee the buyback price at our store.
The guaranteed amount is 50% of the original price for new items and 70% for used items. 

● Defect Warranty 
Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products it sells.
With the exception of certain items such as consignment goods, we will provide free repairs (or, if repair is not possible, a return and refund) for malfunctions occurring during normal use within a specified warranty period following purchase. 
The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items. 

Please note that even within the warranty period, the following cases will be subject to a service fee: 
・Failures or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc. 
・Replacement of consumable parts. 
・Failures or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage. 
・Failures or damage resulting from handling that violates the precautions listed in the instruction manual. 
・Failure or damage to parts repaired or modified by a party other than our company.
・Damage to such parts. 　 
・If the warranty certificate does not include your name, model name, serial number, etc., or if any text has been altered.　 
・If the warranty certificate is not presented or has been lost.　 (The warranty is valid only for purchases made within Japan.)

We will ship with sufficient packaging. 
We also ship internationally. 
We will ship with sufficient packaging. 
We do ship internationally. 

Contact Information 
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Email:toniq@bassick.jp 
Phone: 045-548-3776 

●Prices include consumption tax, customs duties, and shipping fees. Free worldwide shipping. All import duties and taxes are included in the price. No additional charges will be incurred during delivery. If you return an item, you are responsible for the full cost of shipping and any applicable customs duties.