1970s Yamaha L-5 (Early Version) – Made in Japan | Solid Top | L (Luxury) Series | Original Hard Case | Low Action

The Yamaha L-5 is a respected early model from Yamaha’s flagship L (Luxury) Series, produced in Japan during the 1970s as part of the brand’s pursuit of high-end acoustic craftsmanship. Known for its solid build quality, refined detailing, and balanced vintage tone, the L-5 represents Yamaha’s true golden-era MIJ acoustic design.

Early-version examples like this are increasingly rare and sought after by both players and collectors.

This guitar features a solid spruce top paired with beautifully grained rosewood back and sides, offering a warm, articulate voice with balanced projection and a focused midrange. It performs equally well for fingerstyle and strumming.

One particularly rare and desirable feature for a vintage Yamaha like this is its low action setup — measuring 2mm on the Low E and 1.5mm on the High E at the 12th fret — with no fret buzz, making it exceptionally comfortable and easy to play.

Classic L-series appointments include an ebony fingerboard with elegant inlays, ebony bridge, vintage-style tuners, and cream binding on both the body and neck.

Includes the original Yamaha hard case, making this a more complete and desirable vintage package.

🪵 Features

• Year: 1970s (Early Version)
• Series: Yamaha L (Luxury) Series
• Top: Solid spruce
• Back & Sides: Rosewood – beautifully figured grain
• Neck: Nato
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone (upgraded)
• Bridge Pins: Rosewood (upgraded)
• Finish: Amber matte
• Scale Length: ~650mm
• Nut Width: ~43mm
• Label: Made in Japan (MIJ)
• Action: 2mm (Low E) / 1.5mm (High E) @ 12th fret

✅ Condition

• Good vintage condition with light cosmetic wear consistent with age
• No cracks or structural repairs
• Frets and fingerboard cleaned and polished
• Straight neck with healthy frets
• Fully set up and ready to play

🎁 Includes

• Original Yamaha Hard case (well-fitted and protective)
  

🎼 Why this guitar?

Rare early-version Yamaha L-5 from the 1970s
Solid spruce top with beautifully grained rosewood back and sides
Tasteful bone saddle and bridge pin upgrades for improved clarity and sustain
Classic L-series appointments and vintage amber finish
A collectible yet highly playable MIJ acoustic with strong visual and musical character

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