Yamaha GC-5S Concert Classical Guitar 1977
Built and signed by Shuhiro Harada - one of the most talented Yamaha Custom Shop luthiers in the 70s.
The condition of this guitar is unbelievable considering it's almost 50 years old.
It's in showroom condition with just a few minor signs of use.
The tone wood that was used for the top of this guitar is Japanese Ezo Spruce.
Ezo spruce grows in the high mountains of Hokkaido island.
Harvesting of this type of spruce has been banned by the Japanese government.
There are some small old stocks still available in Japan
but to commission a guitar with Ezo spruce top nowadays would cost thousands.
The back is from a two piece book-matched Indian rosewood with beautiful, even grain.
In that period of time, the GC models were inspired by Spanish guitar design and sound.
The guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 50% at 25 degrees (75F).
The action is medium to low, comfortable to play.
It has a rich, well balanced and resonant tone with beautiful tonal features. Good volume and sustain.
Condition
The guitar is in used showroom condition. It has superficial marks of use in different places, such as dings and scuffs, but no major issues. Please refer to the pictures. The white strips that you might see on some pictures are just reflections. Guitar players have different styles and features, so it might need to be set up according to your preferences. The neck is straight. There is no visible fretwear. One latch on the hard case is broken.
Specs.
Top: High Grade Solid Cedar
Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood
Finish: Nitro
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Rosewood, Natural Bone Saddle
Scale Length: 660 mm
Nut width: 52 mm
String Width: 43 mm
Body Width: 97 mm (3 13/16)
Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.6 mm
Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.6 mm
Comes with a quality hard case.
