Members greystoke 2 Posted August 24, 2004 Members Share Posted August 24, 2004 Anybody have experience and/or comments on acoustics built by Maruha Gakki Co. Ltd. that carry the "F. Hashimoto" brand/logo? I think these are early '80s inst.s The one I own is a close clone of a D-41 [mod. W 340] with overtones of a D-35 [3 piece rosewood back-middle piece having lighter wood-could be palo ferro. Abalone top body, and soundhole binding and fretboard 'snowflake' markers/logo inlay. It shows fine workmanship and materials-rosewood sides,fretboard and close grained spruce top. The tone is very good and projecting [loud]. String selection would probably have a big degree of shading of sound on this inst. I'm thinking. Neck is perfect for me-Wide enough for my fat fingers, yet shallow and contoured so I can use thumb. Any comments? Greystoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Laserpuls Posted June 23, 2005 Members Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hi, yes, 1 fortunate owner present sirrrr! like I mentioned in my review( see Hashimoto W350 review) I got lucky! A pleasure to my eye, a joy to play and hear... I am experimenting with the saddle now; the old one was too far out (see review), made new plastic one, and learning to make my own bone saddle - compensated type. Should work wonders for the tone. Lovely harmonics. First rosewood guitar I own, and so different from the cedar Seagull, the spruce/mahogany Sovereign. Strange how few Hashimoto's one can find information about on the net... I wonder how many were made, who F. Hashimoto was, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greystoke 2 Posted June 25, 2005 Author Members Share Posted June 25, 2005 Sorry 'bout any tardiness...hav'nt been on site for a while. Yes, I agree! Mine has a sndhle sticker that I.D.s it as made by Minoru? Gakki Co. that I know - is/was well respected for the line of quality Fender electrics they produced that rivaled or even surpassed the domestic output in the mid '90s! Yeah, I've had a hard time finding ANY info on these beautys. Tell me-Is yours fairly ornate like mine[abalone etc.?] Maybe you could send me a pic? Maybe WE could start a data base on these! Also, I had my plastic saddle replaced with a compensated handmade bone effort to match the nut, and had ebony pins w/abalone dot made, and I believe it's made a difference even though it sounded superb before. Greystoke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hrxy Posted December 21, 2008 Members Share Posted December 21, 2008 i got one too great guitar r u still out there as this link is couple of years old would like to talk to hashimoto owners am in london Cheers Henry Richmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Laserpuls Posted December 21, 2008 Members Share Posted December 21, 2008 Hello Henry, I got notice you took up this conversation, a while ago indeed. I still play the old W350 regularly, and just a while ago I saw a message on the wed from someone from nearby here in Belgium who was looking for a W350, since he had one in the '70ties which he had sold, and now he wanted to have one again to make up for his poor sounding Martin. I wrote to him, saying I wouldn't let go of mine ( cruel, isn't it??? ). So where did you get hold of yours, and what shape is it in? Mine is still in near mint condition. Kind regards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Laserpuls Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 My Hashimoto W350 just got a new friend... a W315, mint condition, scarcely played if ever, popping up at an auction site without picture nor model. I saw: Hashimoto, made the call, and grabbed it. Action a bit too high to my teste, adjusted neck first, put on new strings (had the 30-year old strings still on it), adjusted the saddle, popped in bone pins, and voil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fastblueheeler Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 This constant posting about Hashimoto guitars is getting tiresome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 Yeah....it's startin' to wear on me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fastblueheeler Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 It is a very nice looking guitar though. Congratulations on the find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Laserpuls Posted April 2, 2012 Members Share Posted April 2, 2012 Behaaave.... I know, too much Hashimoto around these days, everywhere I look I see them lurking... There should be a sub - forum for Hashimoto incrowd. Moderator please??? In the meantime: enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ace stewart Posted April 18, 2013 Members Share Posted April 18, 2013 I have an F. Hashimoto acoustic. I received it as an xmas gift in 1975. Still own it, although I suspect the neck has been warped for years as it got out of tune easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Laserpuls Posted January 12, 2014 Members Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi Ace, in what way would the neck be warped? Can you get us an image? I would be interested to know, since the Hashimoto guitars were build by a former plane designer with an eye on stability. I happen to have found a G216 classical guitar lately, still have to inspect git for further detail information. Spruce top, rosewood back and sides. Very good condition for it's age ( I think it was made in 1978 according to the serial number on the neck block inside). Just got it today, so I need some time to compare it to my old Yamaha and Takeharu classical guitars. The rosewood has the same looks as the rosewood on my W350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Npedersen Posted September 19, 2019 Members Share Posted September 19, 2019 Hi there I have a Maruha Gakki F. Hashimoto w340 thats missing a tuner. (Only one) It looks like the ones on this link: http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=q232530401#enlargeimg Do any of you guys know where to find a replacement? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Acoustic Posted January 14, 2021 Members Share Posted January 14, 2021 Hi there! This is so great that I found even something to the mystery topic of Hashimoto guitars! I'm one step before buying a beautiful guitar. It's a Hashimoto W 40. The guitar looks amazing, except for two stickers removed from the top. So I was searching for any info on the net for Hashimoto and found....... not very much. Greetings to this little community, maybe I'm an owner in a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted January 17, 2021 Members Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 11:11 AM, Mr. Acoustic said: Hi there! This is so great that I found even something to the mystery topic of Hashimoto guitars! I'm one step before buying a beautiful guitar. It's a Hashimoto W 40. The guitar looks amazing, except for two stickers removed from the top. So I was searching for any info on the net for Hashimoto and found....... not very much. Greetings to this little community, maybe I'm an owner in a couple of days. Hi and Welcome to the Forums. Just bear in mind, any Hashimoto guitar you find today will have been made in the 1970's if not earlier, meaning it will be a 40+ year old guitar with all the attendant issues expected in a 40+ year old guitar. If it checks out by all means go for it but don't get too excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jorge Flamenco Posted January 29, 2021 Members Share Posted January 29, 2021 One more proud Hashimoto owner here. A 1976 classical G220 in prime condition :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gimbo Posted March 4, 2021 Members Share Posted March 4, 2021 Proud own er of an old W320. It sounds fantastic. I would never have guessed that the top is laminate. It still sounds like it has 'opened' up over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Simon H Posted March 17, 2021 Members Share Posted March 17, 2021 One T535 12 string in this house. Had it since new, around 1974 if I recall. I love it, and it will go with me to my grave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anglo W350 Posted March 20, 2022 Members Share Posted March 20, 2022 Hi Team. I have a W350 which my wife bought me as an engagement present in 1980. Absolutely excellent workmanship; never goes out of tune, and exhibits a lovely tone. Has a few dings but has stood up to wear and tear very well. She bought it instead of an Epiphone we compared it to in a music shop in Bath England. A few weeks back there were on or two for sale at bargain prices (under £200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gregginter Posted April 27, 2022 Members Share Posted April 27, 2022 Hi, I just bought a Hashimto W3100 in a perfect condition. It sounds so great. I’m amazed. I’m looking for informations on this model. I don’t find anything on all the web. Can someone has some info ? Thx so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yomh Posted September 21, 2023 Members Share Posted September 21, 2023 Hello all I've just bought a W330 from the 70's (i guess). It sound fantastic, with a lot of volume and a neck very easy to play. I've found a Hashimot's catalog on the internet : https://jedistar.com/images/August18/1977-Hashimoto-Catalog.pdf Mine also have a serial number inside the guitar, on the begining of the neck : 761220 (don't know if it means Year 76 Month 12 Day 20 or anything else) I bought it with its case for 200€, a good price I think for this quality and age 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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