Yamaha GC-30 Grand Concert Classical Guitar Ezaki 1992 Solid Spruce, IRW

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Yamaha GC-30C Grand Concert built and signed by Ezaki, the leading Yamaha Custom Shop Luthier

Solid Spruce Top, Solid Indian Rosewood Back and Sides.

The neck has been modified for better playability.

This guitar showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Its sound is very impressive and will inspire every single classical player who touches it. The sound is balanced with bass notes having a deep, resonating quality, while the trebles are clear and vibrant. The notes are well-separated and enhanced by an impressive sustain. The guitar is loud and resonant. It is indeed a Grand Concert instrument!

Condition

Despite its age the guitar remains in very good overall condition. The neck has been thinned down a bit and sanded. It has superficial marks of use in different places, such as dings and scuffs, but no major issues. Please refer to the pictures. Guitar players have different styles and features, so it might need to be set up according to your preferences. The neck is straight. The back of the neck has been sanded so it's more smooth to touch. There is no visible fretwear.

The guitar has been kept in a room with humidity set to 45% at 25 degrees (75F).
The action is medium to low, comfortable to play.

Specs

Top: Solid Spruce

Bracing: Fan

Back / Sides:  Indian Rosewood

Finish: Polyurethane

Neck: Mahogany, Natural Bone Nut

Fingerboard: Ebony

Bridge: Rosewood, Natural Bone Saddle

String Length: 650 mm

Nut width: 52 mm

String Width: 42.5 mm

Body Thickness: 100mm (4")

Action at 12 fret (1st): 3.00 mm

Action at 12 fret (6th): 3.60 mm

Ships in original case

Some history on Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars.

From the late 1960s to the mid 1980s, Japanese luthiers produced guitars of exceptional quality. These skilled craftsmen typically ran small shops, employing a handful of master builders who were often trained in Spain or under Spanish master builders in Japan. During this period, bans on certain types of wood were not yet in place, allowing luthiers to source high-quality wood for their creations. Although these guitars are considered a bargain in today's market, finding top-quality Japanese classical guitars from this era can be challenging, and restrictions on exporting certain types of wood make them even more difficult to obtain. Similar guitars built with comparable materials today would cost significantly more due to the scarcity or complete bans on certain types of wood. Most of those talented luthiers from the 70s and 80s are now retired or have passed away.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Shipping

We pack items very carefully and ship with tracking number the next day after payment clears.

PLEASE NOTE that shipping times are not 100% guaranteed due to holidays, weather disruptions etc.

We cannot be responsible for local taxes and/or duties.

RATES

USA: UPS Ground, 5-7 days US$100

Canada: UPS Ground, 2-3 days CA$100

EUROPE:
UPS or DHL Express will be about US$350, 5-7 days (please enquire for a more accurate quote)

Return Policy.

We do not accept returns of used items. 

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Please study pictures and read the description carefully. Contact us if you have more questions.

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