1970 Yamaha GC-10 Grand Concert – Mint Condition / Legendary First Series / Ferrer Era / Masterpiece Brazilian RosewoodUp for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-grade 1970 Yamaha GC-10. Introduced in November 1967, the GC-10 was the absolute pinnacle flagship of Yamaha's legendary original "First Series" Grand Concert lineup. Developed directly under the rigorous personal instruction of historic Granada master luthier Eduardo Ferrer, these early small-batch, hand-built masterpieces fundamentally changed Japanese lutherie. [1, 2, 3, 4]This instrument is a premier collector's dream, featuring an entirely original finish and zero cracks anywhere. It has been fastidiously maintained, gently polished, and kept in perfect climate-controlled storage.Material & Craftsmanship Breakdown
- Back & Sides: Highest-quality, premium solid Brazilian Rosewood with dramatic, dark, straight figuring.
- Top: Masterfully aged, tight-grained solid German Spruce that has matured over 50 years to produce a massive, expressive voice.
- Acoustic Lineage: Hand-built under the direction of master luthier Toshihiro Kato using the traditional Spanish construction blueprints, internal bracing profiles, and voicing techniques introduced by Ferrer. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Specs & Perfected PlayabilityUnlike typical vintage Grand Concerts that suffer from high action or neck bowing, this example plays flawlessly like a modern concert instrument.
- Action: Professionally optimized and set perfectly straight at a low, ultra-comfortable 3.0mm at the 12th fret on both the bass and treble E strings.
- Nut Width: 52mm [1]
- Scale Length: 660mm [1]
- Fretboard & Neck: Brand new, upgraded high-grade ebony fretboard expertly installed by Alfredo Velázquez to correct the straightness for premium, buzz-free concert playability. (Velázquez restoration is a minor structural upgrade that preserves the historic voice while giving it contemporary, elite action).
Concert VoiceThe sound is rich, bold, and overflowing with deep Spanish flavor. It projects crystalline, singing trebles and the dark, thunderous, complex bass signature that can only be extracted from premium, decades-aged solid Brazilian rosewood. Its response is immediate and perfectly balanced across all registers. [1]What’s Included
- 1970 Yamaha GC-10 Classical Guitar
- High-Quality Protective Hard Case [1, 2]
Ships worldwide. Expertly packed in heavy-duty guitar boxes, fully insured, and shipped with signature tracking.
This item is sold As-Described
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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