First manufactured in 1974 @ the Terada factory in Kanie, Japan and ending production in 1982, under the tutelage of Haruo Terada, designed by Masao Terada and marketed originally through S. Aria, these original models are still treasured by guitarists and collectors around the world. T. Haruo models are acoustically sweet sounding, easy to play and beautiful to look at.
Dee Tatum acquired the rights to the T. Haruo brand and after 30+ years absence from the world market, has decided to try and re-introduce the quality guitars. He is in negotiations with the original factory to manufacture the new upper end models. The cost for these new models will be quite expensive because of the volatility of the world's currencies. He is looking to introduce the Celebration model to commemorate Mr Haruo Terada, who was president/CEO of Terada factory at the time of their introduction, as well as Masao Terada, who was responsible for the initial design and production. Without these two men and all the craftsmen @ Terada, these guitars would never have been produced.
Sadly, in June of 2011, we lost Mr Terada after a long illness. He will be greatly missed by all who own and play T. Haruo guitars. Shogo Terada, Haruo's son, will be at the helm today to oversee quality and production. Like father, like son. . . Have no fear. . . the quality, sound and ease of playing will still be there.
Dee Tatum acquired the rights to the T. Haruo brand and after 30+ years absence from the world market, has decided to try and re-introduce the quality guitars. He is in negotiations with the original factory to manufacture the new upper end models. The cost for these new models will be quite expensive because of the volatility of the world's currencies. He is looking to introduce the Celebration model to commemorate Mr Haruo Terada, who was president/CEO of Terada factory at the time of their introduction, as well as Masao Terada, who was responsible for the initial design and production. Without these two men and all the craftsmen @ Terada, these guitars would never have been produced.
Sadly, in June of 2011, we lost Mr Terada after a long illness. He will be greatly missed by all who own and play T. Haruo guitars. Shogo Terada, Haruo's son, will be at the helm today to oversee quality and production. Like father, like son. . . Have no fear. . . the quality, sound and ease of playing will still be there.