This item is a Kimbara classical guitar originally commissioned by the UK wholesaler Fletcher Coppock & Newman (FCN) or F&N and made in Japan. Produced in Japan during the 1970s . The guitars were manufactured in Japan (often attributed to high-quality factories like Matsumoku or Takamine) in the 1960s-80s. This is a Full size Vintage model from this era in good condition with just a few surface marks commensurate with age. Newly restrung.