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Yamaha Classical Grand Concert GC-7M 1978 Handmade in Japan by HIROSHI HARADA
Estimated price for orientation: 1 045 $
Category: Classical Guitars
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Everything about this guitar is quite remarkable, both its sound and its appearance.Top - Solid Japanese EZO Spruce ... The “M” stands for Matsu (= Spruce, in Japanese) ... see photo #12
Back - Solid Indian Rosewood
Sides - Indian Rosewood
Fret Board - Ebony
Neck - Honduras Mahogany
Heel Plate - Indian Rosewood
Face Plate - 3-Segment, 5-Ply Indian Rosewood (Final year this design was used)
Bridge - Ebony (even better sound transfer than rosewood)
Saddle - Bone
Nut - Bone
Tuners - Gold Finish w/Black Steel Shafts
String Length - Full Concert (658 mm)If you want to compare the sound and play-ability of this concert masterpiece to today's Yamaha GC-series, you'll need to look at the GC-42S (it's made in Japan, not China).* The custom second sound port enhances the playing experience without reducing the overall volume of the guitar. For most classical (acoustic) guitars the player doesn’t hear how the guitar really sounds “out front”. But with a second sound port, the artist gets to appreciate both the dynamics and the subtleties of his playing as heard by the audience. Or, to put it differently, with this second port the guitar sounds ~30% louder and clearer to the person playing it; much more like ti sounds as heard by those "out front".SOUND:
This guitar has a full, crisp voice in the treble, middle, and bass registers. This is partly because the top is solid EZO spruce - which Yamaha may no longer use - and partly because the wood is mature enough to have “opened up”. In addition, it has a strong, clear projection and resonance, as expected from a master luthier's handmade guitar.CONDITION:
9.8 out of 10 ... Please see photosAction on frets feels perfect (see photo #4) ... no bowing of the neck.The original high-gloss finish is almost perfect. (There are a couple of tiny chips; so small they won’t show up in photos. Other than these, this guitar looks as if it had just left Mr. Harada's hands.)With proper, loving care this instrument will easily provide another 50+ years of playing (and listening) enjoyment.Shipping, et cetera:
FREE Shipping to lower 48 United States
(I will ship worldwide ... but you MUST contact me for a shipping quote if you're outside the continental United States)
Your guitar will ship well-packed in its Gator® case, and with strings loosened ... with insurance paid by seller.The current strings are new D'Addario Pro Arte EJ-45D (Normal Tension) ... plus I'll be sending along an unopened set.P.S.: If it weren't that my hearing is beginning to fail, I'd be keeping this superb guitar for my personal use. Please help me find it a good home where it can be played and appreciated.Thanks ... and happy playing !
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Everything about this guitar is quite remarkable, both its sound and its appearance.Top - Solid Japanese EZO Spruce ... The “M” stands for Matsu (= Spruce, in Japanese) ... see photo #12
Back - Solid Indian Rosewood
Sides - Indian Rosewood
Fret Board - Ebony
Neck - Honduras Mahogany
Heel Plate - Indian Rosewood
Face Plate - 3-Segment, 5-Ply Indian Rosewood (Final year this design was used)
Bridge - Ebony (even better sound transfer than rosewood)
Saddle - Bone
Nut - Bone
Tuners - Gold Finish w/Black Steel Shafts
String Length - Full Concert (658 mm)If you want to compare the sound and play-ability of this concert masterpiece to today's Yamaha GC-series, you'll need to look at the GC-42S (it's made in Japan, not China).* The custom second sound port enhances the playing experience without reducing the overall volume of the guitar. For most classical (acoustic) guitars the player doesn’t hear how the guitar really sounds “out front”. But with a second sound port, the artist gets to appreciate both the dynamics and the subtleties of his playing as heard by the audience. Or, to put it differently, with this second port the guitar sounds ~30% louder and clearer to the person playing it; much more like ti sounds as heard by those "out front".SOUND:
This guitar has a full, crisp voice in the treble, middle, and bass registers. This is partly because the top is solid EZO spruce - which Yamaha may no longer use - and partly because the wood is mature enough to have “opened up”. In addition, it has a strong, clear projection and resonance, as expected from a master luthier's handmade guitar.CONDITION:
9.8 out of 10 ... Please see photosAction on frets feels perfect (see photo #4) ... no bowing of the neck.The original high-gloss finish is almost perfect. (There are a couple of tiny chips; so small they won’t show up in photos. Other than these, this guitar looks as if it had just left Mr. Harada's hands.)With proper, loving care this instrument will easily provide another 50+ years of playing (and listening) enjoyment.Shipping, et cetera:
FREE Shipping to lower 48 United States
(I will ship worldwide ... but you MUST contact me for a shipping quote if you're outside the continental United States)
Your guitar will ship well-packed in its Gator® case, and with strings loosened ... with insurance paid by seller.The current strings are new D'Addario Pro Arte EJ-45D (Normal Tension) ... plus I'll be sending along an unopened set.P.S.: If it weren't that my hearing is beginning to fail, I'd be keeping this superb guitar for my personal use. Please help me find it a good home where it can be played and appreciated.Thanks ... and happy playing !