{"product_id":"yamaha-gc-15m-hand-made-by-toshiro-kato-solid-wood-classical-guitar-1976-excellent","title":"Yamaha GC-15M Hand Made by Toshiro Kato Solid Wood Classical Guitar 1976","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade and signed by Toshiro Kato who was considered the leading Yamaha Custom Shop luthier in the 70s. \u003cbr\u003eThe condition of this guitar is unbelievable considering it's 46 years old now. \u003cbr\u003eIt's very clean with just a few minor signs of use, hard to even see on the pictures. \u003cbr\u003eLooks like it hasn't been played much at all. \u003cbr\u003eIt has always been kept in a room with about 45% humidity at 25 degrees (75F). \u003cbr\u003eThe action is medium to low, comfortable to play. \u003cbr\u003eSet up with Aquila Sugar for trebles and D'Addario EJ45LP for basses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tone wood that was used for the top of this guitar is Japanese Ezo Spruce. \u003cbr\u003eEzo spruce grows in the high mountains of Hokkaido island. \u003cbr\u003eHarvesting of this type of spruce has been banned by the Japanese government. \u003cbr\u003eThere are some small old stocks still available in Japan \u003cbr\u003ebut to commission a guitar with Ezo spruce top nowadays would cost thousands. \u003cbr\u003eThe back is from a two piece book-matched Honduran rosewood with beautiful, even grain. \u003cbr\u003eIn that period of time, the GC models were inspired by Spanish guitar design and sound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis hand made GC-15M would compare in quality to modern \u003cbr\u003eCustom Shop Yamaha guitars that range from $6000 to $8000. \u003cbr\u003eIt has been tested by time and shows no issues. \u003cbr\u003eThe sound is very rich and resonant. Equally good for recording or performance. \u003cbr\u003eA great addition to a pro player's collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Specs. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Years sold \u003c\/strong\u003e 1974-1979 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Top \u003c\/strong\u003e High grade AAAA Solid Ezo Spruce \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Finish \u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquer \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Back \/ Sides \u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Indian Rosewood \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Neck \u003c\/strong\u003e Honduras Mahogany \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Fingerboard \u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Bridge \u003c\/strong\u003e Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e String Length \u003c\/strong\u003e 660 mm (26')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Width at nut \u003c\/strong\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614937739357,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/6111\/1645\/files\/q97ua27vyfvp36eddlva.jpg?v=1783955584","url":"https:\/\/guitareum.com\/products\/yamaha-gc-15m-hand-made-by-toshiro-kato-solid-wood-classical-guitar-1976-excellent","provider":"Guitareum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}