Yamaki YW-40 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar MIJ w/ Hard Case – Vintage 1970s

Up for sale is a vintage Yamaki YW-40 dreadnought acoustic guitar, Made in Japan.

This is a great example of the quality coming out of Japan during the 1970s lawsuit-era boom. The YW-40 features a classic dreadnought body with a natural gloss top, multi-ply binding, rosewood back and sides, and attractive headstock inlay. The guitar presents very clean overall with honest light playwear consistent with age.

Cosmetics & Condition:

• Very clean top with minimal visible wear

• Back and sides show light surface marks typical of vintage instruments

• Neck appears straight

• Hardware in good shape

• Includes original-style hard shell case

From the photos, this guitar appears structurally solid and well cared for. As with any vintage acoustic, a full setup to personal preference may be desired.

These Yamaki dreadnoughts are known for strong projection, articulate highs, and a balanced low end — great for flatpicking, strumming, or singer-songwriter work.

A very cool piece of Japanese acoustic history.

Case: Hard

Scale Length: 25“

Nut Width: 1.69“

Fret Wear: 8/10

Action at 12F (6th): 5/64“

Action at 12F (1st): 4/64“

Weight: 4lbs 14oz

Overall Condition: 9.3/10

Sound Factor: 11 out of 10

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