Japanese character help

nickferrell · (#1 (**permalink**))

I've been told that this label is in Japanese, and I was looking for someone who could possibly translate it. Any help? Thanks

http://forum.wordreference.com/attac...3&d=1312386299

masaegu · (#2 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by nickferrell

I've been told that this label is in Japanese, and I was looking for someone who could possibly translate it. Any help? Thanks

http://forum.wordreference.com/attac...3&d=1312386299

Before I post my answer, I need to ask a question. What is on the other side of this board? A painting?

nickferrell · (#3 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by masaegu

Before I post my answer, I need to ask a question. What is on the other side of this board? A painting?

It's a label inside of a guitar. From the construction, I'm guessing it was a Yairi product, but I'm curious what the label says about it...

masaegu · (#4 (**permalink**))

Nevermind. I shall repost.

nickferrell · (#5 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by masaegu

Nevermind. I shall repost.

Thank you! I know that font is hard to read, or so I've been told.

masaegu · (#6 (**permalink**))

Hmmm. My translation would have made perfect sense had it been a painting. Hearing it was inside a guitar has put me in the dark.

Are there sizes to guitars? I ask because the first line says "Size Special 8".

Second line says "My own work"

Third: Made in the Year 41 of Showa Era. <-- Google "Showa" if needed.

Fourth: Suzumoto (something) <-- name of guitar maker. Cannot read the first name.

KyleGoetz · (#7 (**permalink**))

I play guitar. There are sizes, but I don't know what "special 8" means. Are the last two characters in the first line 八号?

masaegu · (#8 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by KyleGoetz

I play guitar. There are sizes, but I don't know what "special 8" means. Are the last two characters in the first line 八号?

Yeah. 「特八号」