c.1960 Yamaha Dynamic Guitar No.2 – Hand Crafted in Japan | All Solid | Very Rare | Hard Case | Beautiful Nitro Checking

The Yamaha Dynamic Guitar No.2 is a rare and fascinating early Japanese instrument from around 1960, built during Yamaha’s early Nippon Gakki era.

The Dynamic Guitar series is an important part of Yamaha history, designed as a unique crossover between classical and steel-string guitars. One of its most distinctive features is that it can be used with both nylon strings and light steel strings, which makes it especially unusual and collectible today. The metal saddle is another characteristic detail of this early design.

This example is all solid, hand crafted in Japan, and increasingly hard to find — especially in such honest vintage condition with a hard case included. The tone is dry, open, woody, and full of vintage character.

The action measures approximately 3.0mm on the Low E and 2.75mm on the High E at the 12th fret, making it very comfortable for a guitar of this age.

A particularly beautiful feature of this guitar is the natural nitro checking across the finish. These lacquer lines have developed naturally over many decades and are highly appreciated by vintage guitar lovers. Many modern relic guitars even try to recreate this look artificially — but on this guitar, it is completely authentic.

🪵 Features

  • Era: c.1960
  • Model: Yamaha Dynamic Guitar No.2
  • Origin: Hand Crafted in Japan / Nippon Gakki
  • Construction: All solid
  • Strings: Suitable for nylon or light steel strings
  • Saddle: Metal saddle
  • Finish: Natural gloss with beautiful vintage nitro checking
  • Action: 3.0mm (Low E) / 2.75mm (High E) @ 12th fret
  • Case: Hard case included

✅ Condition Notes

  • Very rare early Yamaha model
  • Beautiful natural nitro checking
  • Checking is finish-related only, from age
  • Honest cosmetic wear consistent with age
  • Structurally solid
  • Includes hard case

🎼 Why buy this guitar?

The Yamaha Dynamic No.2 is a rare early Yamaha with real historical interest, unusual design features, and genuine vintage charm.

With its all-solid construction, dual nylon / steel-string capability, metal saddle, and beautiful naturally aged finish, this is a wonderful piece for collectors and vintage guitar enthusiasts alike.

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Listed2 months ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Dynamic Guitar No.2
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1960s
Made In
  • Japan
Body Shape
  • Classical

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