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Yamaha GC-7S circa 1976 Handmade Concert Classical Guitar
Beautifully sounding grand concert guitar. It can put to shame many high end and very expensive guitars.
Very balanced tone. Nice, punchy midrange, just enough of high end and warm, rich basses.
Built and signed by Shuhiro Harada - one of the most talented Yamaha Custom Shop luthiers of the 70s.
The condition of this guitar is unbelievable considering it's 47 years old.
It's in great condition considering the age with very few minor signs of use that can only be seen up close.
The visible blemishes or discolorations on the sides is not damage. It's the finish itself, which remains smooth and clean. In regular lighting, these features are less pronounced than they appear in the pictures. The origin of these characteristics is unknown. Those marks often appear on Yamaha guitars from the late 1970s but they do not affect performance in any way.
The guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 50% at 25 degrees (75F).
The action is medium low, comfortable to play.
Specs
Top High grade solid American Red Cedar
Back / Sides Indian Rosewood (Back is solid)
Neck Honduras Mahogany, Natural Bone Nut
Fingerboard High Grade Select Ebony
Bridge Rosewood, Compensated Natural Bone Saddle
String Length 658 mm
Nut width 52 mm
Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.25 mm
Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.5 mm
Comes with hard case
Some more history of Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars.
From the late 1960s to the mid 1980s, Japanese luthiers produced guitars of exceptional quality. These skilled craftsmen typically ran small shops, employing a handful of master builders who were often trained in Spain or under Spanish master builders in Japan. During this period, bans on certain types of wood were not yet in place, allowing luthiers to source high-quality wood for their creations. Although these guitars are considered a bargain in today's market, finding top-quality Japanese classical guitars from this era can be challenging, and restrictions on exporting certain types of wood make them even more difficult to obtain. Similar guitars built with comparable materials today would cost significantly more due to the scarcity or complete bans on certain types of wood. Most of those talented luthiers from the 70s and 80s are now retired or have passed away.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Shipping
PLEASE NOTE that shipping times are not guaranteed due to pandemics, holidays, other disruptions etc.
Flat rate $150 to the US and Canada, $450 to Europe.
We ship with express service with tracking number the next day after payment clears.
US: Expedited Parcel 4 - 7 days $150
Canada: Canada Post Xpresspost 3-5 days $150
UPS / DHL - Please enquire
EUROPE:
Canada Post Expedited Parcel, 10 - 12 days $450
UPS will be about $600, 3-5 days (please enquire for a more accurate quote)
Return Policy.
We do not accept returns of used items.
We do our best to make detailed descriptions and use high resolution pictures.
Please study pictures and read the description carefully. Contact us if you have more questions.
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Sincerely,
Guitar Brain and Co.
