{"product_id":"1970s-yamaha-l-5-luxury-series-acoustic-guitar-mij-w-hard-case","title":"1970s Yamaha L-5 Luxury Series Acoustic Guitar MIJ w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful vintage Yamaha L-5 from the company's original Japanese-made L Series, built during Yamaha's highly regarded late-1970s\/early-1980s acoustic period.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L Series represented Yamaha's upscale acoustic line, sitting above the contemporary FG models. The L-5 carried a ¥50,000 original list price and was built in Japan using significantly more refined appointments and materials than Yamaha's entry-level acoustics of the period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod specifications for the late L-5 include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid spruce top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoral rosewood back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalisandre \/ Indian rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e651mm scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Yamaha TM30G tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound body and fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTortoise-pattern pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese specifications are documented on multiple surviving late L-5 examples, including 1979, 1981 and 1982 instruments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides use Yamaha's attractive “Coral Rose” rosewood construction, a material closely associated with this period of Japanese L-Series production. The straight, richly colored grain on this example is particularly attractive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has just been cleaned, restrung and set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is Very Good. It shows light scratches, marks and other normal cosmetic wear expected from a vintage acoustic, but it remains exceptionally attractive overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets show very little wear. We rate them approximately 9.7\/10 with nearly their full useful life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural top has aged to a warm golden color, while the rosewood back and sides, multi-ply binding, bound fingerboard, gold hardware and rosewood-faced headstock give the L-5 a noticeably more upscale appearance than the typical Yamaha FG of the same era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the fitted vintage hard case shown in the photos. One of the case latches is broken\/missing, but the remaining hardware is functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of Yamaha's golden-era Japanese acoustic production and an increasingly appreciated model from the original L-Series lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.5“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.75“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 9.7\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .09“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .05“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 4lbs 13oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 8.8\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - PA-13-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54338634219884,"sku":"UNI-3240173","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC03108.jpg?v=1788979518","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/1970s-yamaha-l-5-luxury-series-acoustic-guitar-mij-w-hard-case","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}