Yamaki Deluxe Folk 1971 - Vintage Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1971 Yamaki Deluxe Folk — a beautifully made early-1970s Japanese dreadnought that punches well above its weight. Yamaki’s work from this era is widely praised for solid build quality and a warm, open voice often compared to contemporary Martins — this example is a classic case.

Solid spruce top with rosewood back & sides, rosewood fingerboard, nitro-style lacquer finish, and a comfortable vintage neck profile. It’s lively, balanced, and responds beautifully to both fingerstyle and strumming — warm lows, clear midrange, and a sweet, singing top end that opens up when played.

Cosmetic: small playing dings and light finish checking consistent with 50+ years of use; no major gouges.

• Top & structural: soundboard is solid and lively; bridge is original and secure; no evidence of major repairs that affect tone; 1 of the 2 D-string tuning peg screws sits slightly loose. An easy repair, if preferred. D-string seems to de-tune a little quicker than the others, but does not affect short-term performance. Last 2 images show condition

• Frets & playability: frets [condition — e.g. lightly worn but loads of life left]; neck is straight with comfortable relief

This Deluxe Folk delivers the classic early-1970s Yamaki voice: warm and open with good sustain. It responds dynamically — the top sings on single-note lines and delivers pleasing chime on high strings, while the low end is rounded and supportive for rhythm work. Works equally well for fingerstyle players and rhythm strummers who want a vintage-voiced dreadnought that’s not overpowering.

Able to drive and meet somewhere if pickup location is an issue.

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