K.Seven YW300, made in Japan circa 1982, natural gloss. K.Seven was a short-lived sub-brand of Topshelf favourites K.Yairi, made in the early 80s in the Yairi workshop in western Japan. They were a little cheaper than the K.Yairi branded instruments, but still made with a lot of care and excellent materials. This one has a beautiful solid spruce top and laminate rosewood back and sides, both showing off some very tight and tidy grain patterns. The neck is fairly slim and carved to a gentle V shape, which is comfy for big chords and makes for easy movement. The sound on offer is detailed and strong, with a resounding low end and a brimming midrange. Yairi stuff is always great, and this is also great.

Model: K.Seven YW300
Made: Japan, 1982 approx (internal label and serial missing)
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: square shoulder dreadnought style; solid spruce top, laminate rosewood back and sides
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, dovetail joint, 25.5" scale, 15" radius
Weight: 2.100kg
Pickup: none
Mods: none
Case: basic black wood hard case, good quality and condition

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, rub wear on the back only. The back has widespread light scuffs around the whole body, mostly in the middle of the body and top shoulder. The sides have some scuffs on the elbow area, bottom corner and shoulder. The front has some dimples on bottom horn, back edge and elbow area and some play wear on the shoulders. Overall: very good condition (8/10).

Playing condition notes: action is moderately low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets look pretty even and in good shape, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 12/54 Moonshiners strings.