Vintage Yamaha G-180A Classical Guitar • Solid Spruce Top • MIJ • Early 1970s

Specs

Brand: Yamaha

Model: G-180A

Top: Solid Spruce

B/S: Rosewood

Condition

Very Good (vintage condition)

• No cracks or structural issues
• Light surface scratches and small dings consistent with age
• Finish remains bright and well-preserved
• Neck joint and heel are solid
• Hardware functions properly
• Fully playable as shown

Description

For sale is a Vintage Yamaha G-180A classical nylon-string guitar, a quality example of Yamaha’s Japanese craftsmanship from the early 1970s (circa).

This model features a solid spruce top for improved resonance and projection, paired with laminated rosewood back and sides for stability and long-term durability. The result is a warm, balanced tone with clear trebles and rounded bass, ideal for classical, finger style, and light flamenco playing.

Built in Japan, this guitar reflects Yamaha’s reputation for precise construction and excellent playability from this era.

Important note: 

This guitar has been in storage for a long time before I got it, and I have not had it checked with a luthier. I have many vintage guitars and I play all of them, but I strongly suggest that you have a professional check it first, because although these made in Japan guitars are built like tanks, I just want to set your expectations so your experience is great. This is a roughly 55 year old guitar after all. The specs, I got are from online sources so you may want to cross check it to be sure. The ones I sell are usually very rare and information about it are sometimes hard to find.

I can vouch that this guitar sounds great, and I can show you a video of how it sounds and plays, if you are really interested to buy it. I intend to post videos on youtube in the near future, but since I have a busy schedule I provide videos for decided buyers in the meantime. 

I want to make sure you, the buyer will have no surprises, when you get the guitar.  I definitely would prefer not to sell a guitar than have a bad review, integrity for me is paramount. That being said, please ask all the questions you need before buying, and check the pictures carefully, I used a professional grade camera to take pictures of the guitar so I can show everything that there is to see about the guitar. Please don’t hesitate to ask for more pictures of certain angles if you need them. I will respond ASAP.

I am open to negotiations if reasonable. Don’t hesitate to ask.

Shipping:

I use EMS JAPAN POST, for shipping as I find them the most reliable.

Currently it has been challenging to ship in the US, but fortunately the buyers I had work with were happy with the transactions. If you are a buyer from the US, please don’t hesitate to message me if you have questions.

I do my best to ship the guitars very securely, with a sturdy specialized cardboard for guitar shipping, that is why it might be a little expensive.

FULL REFUND, is guaranteed in accordance with Reverb shipping policies, if you do not receive your guitar or if it got broken when delivered. Please review Reverb’s shipping policies for details.

Ships in 3-7 business days. If you make a payment on a weekend the guitar will be shipped on a Monday.