A beautiful Yamaha GC-5M Classical Guitar Hand made and signed by Shuhiro Harada - one of the leading Yamaha Custom Shop luthiers in the 70s and 80s
The tone wood that was used for the top is Japanese Ezo Spruce. Ezo spruce grows in the high mountains in Japan and no longer allowed to be harvested. There are some old stocks still available in Japan or outside Japan. To commission a guitar with Ezo spruce top nowadays will cost thousands. GC models sold in 1971-74 were GC3, GC5 and GC7. In that era, the GC models were imitations of Spanish guitar in construction and sound.
Condition
The condition of this guitar is unbelievable considering it's 47 years old. It's in great condition considering the age with very few minor signs of use that can only be seen up close. There are couple of scratches here and there but nothing major.
The guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 45% at 25 degrees (75F). The neck is straight, action is medium low, comfortable to play.
Specs. Years sold 1974-1979 Top : High grade AAAA Solid Ezo Spruce Finish: Lacquer Back / Sides: Indian Rosewood (Back is solid) Neck: Honduras Mahogany Fingerboard: Ebony Bridge Rosewood Scale Length 658 mm Width at nut: 52mm Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.50 mm
