(SOLD) Yamaha G-80A Classical Acoustic 1968
Yamaha G-80A classical, made in Japan 1964-9. Yamaha have been making beautiful classical guitars for many moons now. This one is a pretty early example, dated to the late 60s by serial format and logo. It has a disarming mellow aesthetic: the top glows in warm orange, the back and sides have a wavy wide grain pattern there's a bit of standard play wear on show. The tone is warm and mellow, with a gooey low end and midrange and enough snap on the highs to keep your notes clear. You certainly can't get a totally handmade instrument for anything like this cash new, it's a quality thing that will surely improve your the ambience at your place.
Model: Yamaha G-80A
Made: Japan, 1968 approx (serial 30912)
Finish: gloss, dark stain back, cedar stain top
Body: 3-ply spruce top, laminate agathis back and sides (not verified)
Neck: nato, rosewood fingerboard, D-shape, 52mm nut width, flat fingerboard
Weight: 1.440kg
Pickup: none
Mods: none
Case: basic non-original vintage hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some dimples in the elbow area and near the neck join, as well as widespread light scuffs around the whole body, most notably in the middle and on the bottom bout. The sides have light scuffs around the whole body. The front has minor dimples around the whole body and some play wear around the soundhole. Overall: very good condition (7.5/10).
Playing condition notes: action is moderately, neck is straight, intonation is good, no truss rod. The frets look good, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh Rotosound high tension strings.