This guitar was made by Ryoji Matsuoka in 1982, and rare to see this label today. This guitar is in excellent condition for its age structural, and cosmetic condition although it is 40 years old. This guitar has been very well preserved for over the years. This truly magnificent guitar offers exceptional volume and response combined with very romantic tonality. Its trebles are super sweet, round, yet very crisp. Basses are deep and full of overtones, yet relatively clean. All notes are well balanced, note clarity and separation fantastic, sustain amazing.Hard shell case included.