Yamaha LP500 Lord Player, red sunburst, made in Japan 1984. The 'Lord Player' series was the short-lived mid 80s sequel to the also excellent and also kinda short-lived 'Studio Lord' series made from 1976-83. There was a couple of structural tweaks: a one piece neck, open book headstock, and a non-sandwich body are the most notable. As with all these proper vintage Yam guitars, this plays like a dream. It's resonant and integrous in the hands, with great natural resonance and a lively response to each note. There's a singing sweetness to the top end and an airy, dynamic quality to the midrange that lends chords and lead lines a tasty complexity. The cherry burst finish has mellowed a little over the years but remains pretty vibrant, it's a classic and appealing look. There's a lot to enjoy here, there's a good reason we love these vintage Yamaha beauties.

Model: Yamaha Lord Player LP500
Made: Japan, 1984 (serial 144856)
Finish: red sunburst over plain maple
Body: agathis/asian mahogany
Neck: maple, 1-piece, rosewood board, 12" radius, 24.75" scale, slim 60s shape
Weight: 4.210kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Yamaha covered humbucker x2
Case: basic non-original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor chips and dimples on the end of the headstock, some light clouding on the black on the front, a minor chip on the lower edge near the high E tuner. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has a couple of minor dents near the neck joint and lower horn, as well as some dings in the middle of the body and some scuffs in the elbow area. The sides have some scuffs in teh elbow area, some dimples near the rear strap pin, some scuffs near the jack and a minor dent on the bottom horn. The front has some minor scuffs around the bridge, some dimples on the back edge near the knobs and light play wear on the horns. Note the guard is missing and there are holes where it would usually attach. Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.