Wayne W-30 Classical Acoustic c1975
Wayne W-30, made in Korea 1975 approx, natural gloss. Let's start with the big selling point: the label in the soundhole has a picture of a volcano on it and WAYNE is all caps. Wayne might be the best brand name ever. Wayne Music Co was a Melbourne based instrument importer, so they had factories in Japan and then later Korea make some guitars etc under their brand name. This is a simple little classical, with a cool rosette around the soundhole and a stripe on the headstock; it's understated but has a little bit of swagger. It sounds nice: mellow and warm, plenty of attack, clear on the top end. We replaced the tuners on arrival so it's in good order ready for campfire season. Note: Batman was not involved, as best I know.
Model: Wayne W-30
Made: South Korea, 1975 approx
Serial: none
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: spruce top, mahogany back and sides, all laminate, trad classical shape
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 660mm scale
Weight: 1.635kg
Mods: tuners replaced
Pickup: none
Accessories: basic hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: headstock crack repaired professionally (pictured) and is structurally sound. Minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the end and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has widespread minor scuffs and surface scratches around the whole body, nothing too nasty though. The sides have minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body, no major marks. The front has some dimples on the shoulders and elbow area and some rub wear around the bridge and play wear around the soundhole.
Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is moderately low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Wearing fresh Rotosound normal tension nylon strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear but playing nicely