The Curious Case of the B&M Soloist: 1960s Japanese Classical Guitar When you come across a B&M Soloist  classical guitar from the 1960s, you’re entering an intriguing corner of guitar history — part import branding, part Japanese craftsmanship, part mystery. In this post, we’ll explore what is known (and what is speculative) about this model: its origins, construction, sound, user impressions, and what to look for if you ever stumble on one. Background & Origins B&M (Barnes

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