{"product_id":"yamaha-gc-5m-uni-203","title":"1974 Yamaha GC-5M Handmade Classical Guitar w\/ OHSC – Center Seam Repair – Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a 1974 Yamaha GC-5M handmade classical guitar, built in Japan by Nippon Gakki. The GC series represents Yamaha’s higher-end, hand-crafted classical instruments from the era, and the GC-5M delivers strong projection, clarity, and a mature, balanced tone typical of 1970s Yamaha concert models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example shows honest player wear and remains structurally solid and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e Condition Notes (Please Read Carefully) \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecenter seam crack developed along the top\u003c\/strong\u003e, running:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeneath the bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween the soundhole and bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crack was \u003cstrong\u003etaped and repaired using thick CA glue\u003c\/strong\u003e for a stable, players-grade repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe repair is \u003cstrong\u003esolid and stable\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it is visible and may not be considered a traditional luthier cleated repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructurally secure and holding tension properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral cosmetic wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear pickguard installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes original hard shell case (shows wear but functional).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent opportunity to own a vintage Yamaha GC-series handmade classical at a more accessible price due to the top repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTone is warm and articulate with excellent note separation — very suitable for a serious student, performer on a budget, or as a dependable vintage player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Hard Case\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 660mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 8\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (6th): 2.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1760grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 7\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - I3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047268962668,"sku":"UNI-203","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/jgc-uni-203-01.jpg?v=1784518204","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/yamaha-gc-5m-uni-203","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}