Yamaha G-50A Vintage Nippon Gakki Classical Acoustic Guitar - Natural Finish
The Yamaha G-50A was manufactured between 1969-1972 as an economy model for aspiring guitarists with quality standards for their instrument. This particular unit was manufactured in Japan (Nippon Gakki Co) in 1971. For the age of this vintage guitar, it is in excellent cosmetic condition with only a few scratches (depicted in the images). It sounds excellent, and the nylon strings play beautifully.
The back and sides are made of Katsura, one of the largest hardwood trees growing throughout Japan (described as Judaswood in the Yamaha 1971 catalog). Neck is made of nato. Fingerboard and bridge are made of bubinga. Scale length (nut to bridge) 658mm.
Specifications
General
- Finish colors: natural finish
- Made in: Japan
- Number of strings: 6
- Scale length: 26 inches
Body
- Body back material: Katsura (judaswood)
- Body sides material: Katsura (judaswood)
- Body style: classical style
- Body top material: spruce
- Body width: 14.5 inches
Soundhole rosette: red/black rosette
Soundhole: round
Neck
- Body fret: Neck joins body at 12th fret
- Neck joint: set neck
- Neck material: nato neck
- Number of frets: 19
- Peghead (headstock): slotted (open)
- Tuner layout: three-each-side
Fretboard
- Fingerboard material: bubinga
Hardware
- Tuners: classical