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MODEL DESCRIPTIONS

Here is a brief overview of model histories and designations. During the late 1950s, a few basic acoustic models were built to learn about sizes, shapes, wood response, and soundholes. From 1960 to 1964, guitar building was still a hobby, so there was no particular standard; also, the paper labels inside are hand labeled. In 1965, Zemaitis turned pro and introduced the Standard, Superior, and Custom models of acoustic guitars. These terms are relative, not definitive as there is some overlapping from piece to piece. While some soundholes are round, there are a number of acoustic guitars built with the heart-shaped sound hole.
Kanda produced a few acoustic models in 2004. The Z-JHW/R is a jumbo body with a spruce top and rosewood back and sides. The Z-SHD/R is a small-body guitar with a spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Both models feature the heart-shaped soundhole.