Hummingbird Snowflake Inlay Headstock

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Collecting examples of these.

Notice that the Hummingbirds have CE model numbers... 1974 is probably right.



Humming Bird

Reproduction of MARTIN GUITAR manufactured in 1900.

A painstakingly ``handmade'' international product Through our technical partnership with C. F. Martin, we have recreated the design and tone of the historic D-28, which was manufactured in 1900. All are made of the highest quality veneer and have a top plate design that produces beautiful tone and volume as you play. We bring you ``Hummingbird'', an international product that is ``handmade'' with great care. Pick up a really good one, check it out, and then choose.

What are SNOWFLAKES, CAT'S EYES?

Both are position marks, originally used by C.F. Martin and still used today. Snowflakes is named after its ``snowflake'' shape, and cat's eye is named after the unique ``eyes'' of cats. Even with just one position mark, the ``Humming Bird'' guitar is carefully selected to maintain its elegance and legend, and is warmly and meticulously finished by the best technicians. It's something.

●Manufacturing and sales

Tokai Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

●To request a cataog, please enclose 50 yen and send it to the address below.

Head Office: 36 Terawakicho, Hamamatsu City 0534-41-3137

Tokyo Sales Office 4-24-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-402-8919, 402-0309

Kyushu Office/1-16-9 Shimizu, Minami-ku, Fukuoka 092-511-6263

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CAT'S EYES
Reproduction of MARTIN GUITAR manufactured in 1900

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What is SNOW FLAKES?
The position mark is so named because it is the most delicate and graceful thing ever used on the world's famous guitars and is shaped like a ``snowflake.'' And this one was from C.F. Martin.

What is CAT'S EYES?
This is also a position mark, and was always used along with snow flakes.As the name suggests, it is a position mark that is reminiscent of the unique feline eyes of the feline family. It was given a name.



What is Humming Bird?
The C. F. Martin Company was founded in 1833 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. A century later, in 1933, the D-28 model, which could be called the origin of the guitar, was completed. From then until 1945, the position mark was a snow flake. It was. Nowadays, this model is difficult to obtain, and is said to be a fantastic masterpiece, and is the object of admiration by artists around the world. After completing several years of technical training, we and C.F. Martin Co., Ltd. developed and produced the Hummingbird through a technical partnership. Both the design and tone reproduce the goodness of these historical masterpieces, using only the highest quality veneer, and employing a top plate design that produces beautiful tone and volume as you play. I am. Please try to get your hands on something really good. We deliver international products that are handmade with great care.

Humming Bird
CE-1000 ¥100,000
CE-1500 ¥150,000
CE-2000 ¥200,000
Other 10 types of devices
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●To request a catalog, please enclose 50 yen and send it to the address below.

Manufacture and sale Tokai Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 36 Terawakicho, Hamamatsu City 0534-41-3137 Tokyo Office/Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 4-24-12 03-402-8919, 402-0309 Kyushu Office/1-16-9 Shimizu, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City 092-511-6263




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Hummingbird (Cat's Eyes) W-1500 (Jacaranda)

 

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Acoustic guitar Hummingbird W-800

Description of item​

Tokai Gakki Manufacturing's Hummingbird is the predecessor of Cat's Eye. W-800 has a list price of 80,000 yen.
Made in 1974. The higher-end Hummingbird models have a handcraft stamp. Manufacture of Amma musical instruments.

Comes with a used hard case (no key). At that time, the list price was 10,000 yen. The total cost is about 100,000 yen. In 1974, it could be considered a high-end guitar.

The previous owner bought this one already adjusted, so it's very easy to play and has great playability and sound (this is my personal impression lol). I think this is a truly Japanese vintage car.

Used hard cases can be used for transport without any problems, but please think of them as just for packing purposes. It looks very beautiful, but it is a used guitar that is over 40 years old. I think there are some small scratches. Please judge from the photo. Please use NCNR.

 

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This one is very similar but without the snowflake.

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Tokai HummingBird W-1500
(Cat's Eyes CE-1500 same model Jacaranda veneer)

Description

Luxurious Jacaranda made by Tokai Gakki vintage goods in stock

The W-1500 is an advanced model of the popular Cat's Eye CE-1500.

Of course, it is a single plate model of Jacaranda.

There are crack repairs on the top and back

Perfectly constructed and reasonably priced

It is one for players who are ready to fight.

Of course, with the superb sound of the Jacaranda veneer

Easy to play and set up.

Manufactured in the 1970s
Top plate material Spruce
Side plate material Jacaranda
Back plate material Jacaranda
Body size Dreadnought type
Accessories hard case