SOLD 1979 Classical Guitar by Yamaha - Spruce, Brazilian Rosewood

Old Mission Guitar Collection
Featuring the craftsmanship of Yamaha.

Description: Yamaha concert guitars are undervalued today due to the proliferation of the inexpensive production models that bear little resemblance to this beautiful concert instrument. In the 1970’s, The GC (Grand Concert) 20 was a very expensive, handmade guitar that cost somewhere near a typical Japanese persons’ yearly salary. Andres Segovia played at least one concert on a Yamaha and used to use one for practicing. This particular instrument has a spruce top and exquisite Brazilian rosewood on the sides and back. The setup is exceptional and features a low action, perfectly fitted new frets, and a wonderful neck shape. Aside from the new frets, it is in original condition with no cracks or repairs. The sound is clear and warm - a very lovely classical tone character - with full, round trebles and sparkling basses. A very refined sounding instrument indeed! This guitar sounds and plays like a dream and is well worth the price. It would be a great fit as a concert or recording guitar, as a teaching or gigging guitar, or as a first handmade guitar for an aspiring student.

String Spacing: 42 mm at 1st fret; 50 mm at 12th fret; 57 mm at the bridge
Total length: 39 3/4″ (100.9 cm)
Body length: 19 3/8″ (49 cm)
Upper bout width: 11″ (28 cm)
Lower bout width: 14 5/8″ (37 cm)
Waist Width: 9.5″ (24.1 cm)
Body depth: 3 3/4″ (9.5 cm) (upper bout); 4″ (10.1 cm) (lower bout)
Action at 12th fret: 3.75 mm bass side; 3.0 mm treble side
Resonant Frequency: G#

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• Model: OMGC-79-Yamaha
• Manufactured by: OMGC - Yamaha
• Condition: Excellent