Luthier
Matsuda Guitars
- Luthier
- Michihiro Matsuda
- Location
- Oakland, California
Former Somogyi apprentice Michihiro Matsuda was born and raised in Japan, before moving to the US to study at the Roberto-Venn School of Lutherie in Phoenix, Arizona, then with Ervin Somogyi in San Francisco.
After his apprenticeship, Michi then studied guitar repair with renowned instrument repairman Frank Ford of Gryphon Stringed Instruments where he is now part of the repair staff. "Tradition, Creativity, Identity. They are always my focus in my guitar making. It is my challenge to find something new among them in the form of guitars.Sound is important, but it is only a part of the entire relationship with you and guitars, also me and guitars. It can be mental, it can be physical, it can be intellectual. It is fluid, yet simple."
“Tradition, Creativity, Identity... they are always my focus in my guitar making.”
"Each of guitars I make is unique, personal, and individual. I want Matsuda guitars to be more than just tools for music. I would be happy if you find a meaningful experience with the guitars I make."
I am honored and pleased to work with TNAG. They are one of a few guitar shops in the world who focus on guitars from small size boutique makers and Luthiers. They know about custom guitars and have knowledge about how to assist players to find special guitars for their needs. I appreciate their dedicated service for players and also for makers.
The Guitars
Michihiro currently offers an M1, M2 and Parlor model. Find out more about each of these models...
Models
M1
The M1 is slightly larger than OM size, with a deeper body.
*Please note, the specifications provided below are the standard specs included in the base price. Specifications are customizable upon request*
Dimensions
- Upper bout width/depth
- 11 and ¼”
- Lower bout width/depth
- 15 and ½”
- Length
- 19 and 3/8”
- Waist
- 9 and 1/8”
Standard specifications
- Soundboard
- Sitka spruce
- Back and sides
- Mahogany or Indian Rosewood
- Neck
- Mahogany
- Neck profile
- round
- Fretboard
- Ebony
- Tuners
- Gotoh
- Nut material
- Bone
- Nut width
- 1 and ¾”
- Peg head veneer
- Rosewood
- Rosette
- simple one ring
- Purfling
- white and black
- Back strip
- Rosewood
- Body binding
- Rosewood
- Bridge
- Ebony
- Saddle material
- Bone
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M2
The M2 is a OO size model, with a deeper body.
*Please note, the specifications provided below are the standard specs included in the base price. Specifications are customizable upon request*
Dimensions
- Upper Bout Width/depth
- 10 and 9/16” - 3 and 5/8"
- Lower Bout Width/ depth
- 14 and 5/16” - 4 and 1/8"
- Length
- 18 and ¾”
- Waist
- 8 and ¾”
Standard specifications
- Soundboard
- Sitka spruce
- Back and sides
- Mahogany or Indian Rosewood
- Neck
- Mahogany
- Neck profile
- round
- Fretboard
- Ebony
- Tuners
- Gotoh
- Nut material
- Bone
- Nut width
- 1 and ¾”
- Peg head veneer
- Rosewood
- Rosette
- simple one ring
- Purfling
- white and black
- Back strip
- Rosewood
- Body binding
- Rosewood
- Bridge
- Ebony
- Saddle material
- Bone
- Saddle type
- ¼” wide style
- Brace pattern
- Matsuda X bracing
- String spacing
- 2 and ¼” at saddle
- Scale length
- 25”
Parlor
The smallest bodied instrument offered from Matsuda Guitars.
*Please note, the specifications provided below are the standard specs included in the base price. Specifications are customizable upon request*
Dimensions
- Lower bout width/depth
- 12 and 13/16” - 4 and 3/16”
- Upper bout width/depth
- 10”/ 3 and 3/8”
- Length
- 18 and 5/8"
- Waist
- 8.5"
Standard specifications
- Soundboard
- Sitka spruce
- Back and sides
- Mahogany or Indian Rosewood
- Neck
- Mahogany
- Neck profile
- round
- Fretboard
- Ebony
- Tuners
- Gotoh
- Nut material
- Bone
- Nut width
- 1 and ¾”
- Peg head veneer
- Rosewood
- Rosette
- simple one ring
- Purfling
- white and black
- Back strip
- Rosewood
- Body binding
- Rosewood
- Bridge
- Ebony
- Saddle material
- Bone
- Saddle type
- 3/32”
- Brace pattern
- Matsuda X bracing
- Scale length
- 24 and ¾”
