Another Quality Ibanez Guitar ....This example is MODEL VINTAGE # V302 BS...And it IS A REAL GEM and it has a Premium German Sitka SOLID Spruce Top, WoW! what a nice original finish this one has...AAA Mahogany Sides-Neck & Back "see quality og the grain in the pics" . Lots of Full-and Wonderful rich tone from this baby. Its real ez to play & stays in tune well. It is a crafted in Japan guitar and it compairs favorably to Gibson, Guild or Martin! .

Beautiful & sounds-plays great! .

choice AAA Flamed maple: sides-back & neck-headstock w/ a killer vintage sunburst spruce top very high quality guitar , wonderful tone ex.cond .

Here we have a RARE and GORGEOUS 1999 limited Edition Takamine acoustic-electric guitar, model EF-406. This instrument is a PREMIUM example of a New York or also called a Parlor guitar and is a Hand Crafted in Japan model an amazing example of Japans high Quality workmanship & fit & finish and is truly just as good as it gets. As you can see from the pictures, it is simply gorgeous to look at. It has a classic slotted headstock with Top Quality gold open gears and gold tuners with Pearl buttons. The Top- Back & sides are all a High grade choice AAAA FLAMED KOA with natural Koa color (there is no stain)and none was needed to bring out the AWESOME grain patterns of this Rare Native Hawaiian Wood. The top sound hole apears to be bound or painted and inside looks same as out /all Takamine internet information leeds to say the tops on this model is solid however we can not garentee this as fact. The electronics are a GRAPH-EX pre-amp system: peizo transducer, with "exciter," volume, bass, treble, and mid controls. It comes with a deluxe, plush hardhsell case .

Here is a real nice sounding playing and looking Acoustic guitar by Gibson / Epiphone...Spruce top arears to be SOLID, the sides - back & neck are MAHOGANY...great quality tuners...stays in tune and sounds sweet! rated a solid 8.e excelent condition and is priced right. .

Here we have one from one of the finest acoustic guitar companies in Japan is Tokai Gakki. These are rare and very sought after Gibson Replics that are BUILT-RIGHT in korea. In the seventies Tokai Strats, Pauls and Bass Copies had and still do have a real reputation as the best of the Authintic Replica Guitars. What was their secret? They used all authentic solid woods in the construction, their factory was first rate and each guitar was hand built. This is obviously a copy of a Gibson J 200 series. A Other than the obvious difference - one was made by Gibson and the other by Tokai how do they compare? They are both made with a spruce top the Tokai here has a SOLID SPRUCE TOP and flammed maple solid-wood back and sides. The Tokai & Gibson are both bright and brassy and quite loud guitars. They are both very beautiful just have a good look all round quality of wood & detailed workmanship are great. They both have a lot of inlay work on the bridge and a fancy pick guard and rectangular inlays in the neck. The Tokai has extremely nice flamed sides and back that would represent the word exceptional. The guitar is loud and punchy with lots of treble with a fairly articulate mid range. The guitar is fairly new and the sound will only improve with age - especially the bottom end. The frets are level and each note plays clean.The Tokai is well built and assembled by hand by a real luthier. .

Here we have a REAL Rare find a top of the line Vintage Japanese Pro crafted Guild Replica Acoustic by Aria ...Model # 660 its a High end example with a Gorgeous Sitka Spruce top has now nicely aged to perfection about 30 years old now this guitar is an " Old Wood " vintage guitar now and in fact has mellowed well with time and is among one of our best sounding & playing acoustics if not one of the best I have played bar most any brand. Its top has a complex and vividly figured grain that can not show up in these digital pics...but its there and wow! is it ever nice..the top's color has now amber with true age and the finish is like glass and appears to be a possible nitrocellulose lacquer finish and is very nice to say the least. The neck's back & sides as you can see from the pictures are in great condition & are of the HIGHEST Quality FLAMED AAA Mahogany, The fit & finish work are of the highest caliber simply TOP-NOTCH...The Fretboard is VERY High Quality and is Gorgeous ( 1-5/8" at the nut with good action at 1/8th inch @ 12th fret ) w/its REAL Mother of Pearl inlays and Super nice believed to be a Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard...just have a look WoW!...The Tuners are the originals and are AWESOME and work PERFECTLY...I was totally impressed with its ability to stay tuned after giving here a real good ride...nothing!...just stays in tune perfectly and the neck is straight, nice action, the tone is nothing short of a Martin , or Gibson, Or Guild, Tokai, Ibanez Concord etc...The Best!....This guitar is in an amazing solid 9 condition and it only has a very few minor dings if that...must see , hear, and play, This guitar if it were coming out of Japan today would list for over $1800.00 This is a BARGAIN for a pro player, You will not be disappointed with this guitars workmanship, playability or its TONE...Gotta love this one WoW! Just in get it before its gone. .

We are VERY pleased to present a very special example Alvarez Yairi Classical guitar . The condition of this high end instrument is excellent plus and this guitar is simply wonderful. This is hand built example by The Kazou Yairi himself, Japanese Master Luthier. For those of you not familiar with the Premier Japanese Master Luthier Kazou Yairi and his masterfuly built instruments you may enjoy this vidio introduction to YAIRI GUITARS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPRyLPouYZM The model is CY116 and is a very high-end professional guitar and is in excellent Plus condition. Only the highest grade woods used as you can see ...choice AAA Flamed-Quilted and is 3-dimensional depth is a work of art as you can see by the pictures. This guitar plays and sound AMAZING and is truly inspirational. This guitar shows very little fret wear. There are just a few minor nicks or scratches which is normal wear for a guitar of this vintage that has been lovingly played. This one is a one owner adult owned guitar and comes with its high quality custom hard shell case too. General Specs: Alvarez Yairi CY116 Classical Acoustic Guitar The CY116's Solid Cedar Top is adorned by an elaborate wooden mosaic rosette. Burled Maple Back/Sides give this classical amazing clarity and warmth like the fiery Andalusian plains that inspired the music that this guitar was born to perform. With room-filling projection, the CY116 is a guaranteed conversation starter. You hear it in the elegant pacing of a classical air. You see it in the vivid charm of a folk dance. Specs: Burled Mahogany Back/Sides Solid Cedar Top Mahogany Neck Ebony Fingerboard Scale: 25 1/2" (650mm) Width at Nut: 2" (51mm) Rosewood Bridge Ivory Body Binding Wooden Mosaic Rosette Gold Vintage Open-Style Tuning Machines .

Here we have a very WONDERFUL EXAMPLE of FINE High Quality Japanese Crafted by hand by the great Takamine company ...Its a very well made Martin Dreadnought D-18 REPLICA guitar with the original Martin style headstock exact cut...These are becoming rare as pro players are aware of the QUALITY of the construction "same as Martin" and the tone is beautiful and the playability of these great Japanese Acoustic guitars. The Body's back is made from solid High grade Mahogany as is the neck & sides...VERY NICE and the SOLID-TOP made of choice Sitka Spruce now some 33+ years old and a true vintage guitar in its own right has mellowed well with age just exactly like a martin would...The neck is straight and the frets are still good and the warmth of TONE and the ring of the highs are sweet to the ear. You will LOVE this Takamine F340 Acoustic...Condition rated at a conservatively 8,5 very-good to excellent condition...not new or mint a real vintage guitar and was adult owned and cared for no known mods or repairs looks to be 100% original and is 100% in READY TO PLAY condition... .

Here we have one of the very finest Alvarez model Martin Copies crafted in Japan from this golden era the 1970's.. This example is a 1978 #5053..with a serial # 30861 ALL ORIGINAL with the only exceptions being the changed out nut & saddle for the preferable upgrade to a true bone nut & saddle and of course the strings. This is a unique & exotic true Vintage Japanese version of the classic ornate Martin D-45 again this one was Crafted in Japan by one of the finest acoustic instrument builders from this time period Alvarez, This guitar is possibly even a bit more fancy than even the actual Martin D-45 with the intricate exotic woods wow see this examples exotic Beautiful 3-piece back simply gorgeous! The Martin D-45 version just has a 2-piece back in most cases...This example is an Alverez model #5053, with the date stamped inside on the label reads ( 1978 ).,,see pic detail. Bound body(front w/b/w/b/w/b/w, back w/b/w/b),bound neck(white),bound peg head(w/b/w). See the Beautiful detailed Abalone inlay around the sound hole with its white mother of pearl fret markers. With an adjustable Ebony bridge with a bone saddle and the sweet smelling Brazilian Rosewood fretboard its simply stunning. Special truss rod cover that has the word Alvarez in gold lettering and SLM (Saint Louis Music)in gold also. Medallion on the back of the headstock says imported and customized Saint Louis Music since 1922.Select Sitka AAA Spruce top, with old highly exotic rare rain forest Brazilian Rosewood True pre-ban Dalbergia nigra! As good as it gets - awesome landscape figure sides are very figured exotic Brazilian rosewood with slight milking of clear coat still is truly gorgeous. Smells great. Wonderful exotic figuring. for the back and sides Better pictures to come soon...The Perfling between the woods on the back is just absolutely stunningly gorgeous,unbelievable craftsmanship!!. I've only seen one other like it. Update = NOW WE HAVE another 5053 in stock as well!....WoW! That's Lightning striking twice... Real difficult to find much info on these rare exotics. A truly Beautiful vintage Japanese acoustic guitar and quite the collectible instrument ...for the person wanting only the best at a fair price...not on sale for $6,000-8000 like the Martin this one is a true bargain Vintage exotic WoW! What a great find. JVG Rated at a solid 8.5/10 very good original Vintage condition. I suggest you get his before she's gone..don't know when I'll find another like it. She's gone sorry sold.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPRyLPouYZM .

Here we have another great Yamaha aprox..1972-74 YAMAHA FG160 WOW! . ...This is a Gorgeous MARTIN style REPLICA and for the money compares very well to the original in quality materials used..sweet vintage SPRUCE TOP now wonderfully ambered in color from age just too cool, The Back - Sides & Neck are all made from choice AAA Mahogany just what you would expect from an expensive Martin or Gibson...only you would expect to pay much more for one of those , but this is a rare early non "Nippon Gakki" model with the Red Label from Korea.. These early issue Red Label Guitars from Korea utilize the very same materials that were made in Japan. These components were used under strict quality control and 100% assembled in Korea from the very same vintage wood - components & parts as the Japan made Yamaha's. We have had many of these Red Labeled Yamaha's in the 180's & 160's currently and over the years I see up close and in person the very high grade AA mahogany neck s sides & back & the same nice nickel tuners & hardware the very same one piece solid neck no scarf joint at the back of the headstock area like the later Korean & Chinese examples ... This era exhibits just the same just as nice woods as those Japanese big dollar players but " SOME" not all are hidden treasures and are still a real bargain today when compared to the Japanese Red Label versions or a Martin or even Japan made models of this quality...fit & finish & the materials on this guitar are very nice! This guitar does not take the back seat to the Red Label Nippon Gakki version at all. The action is very EZ to play and the TONE is simply wonderful..The Condition is very good++ to excellent vintage it is not mint,and it is not beat..it has natural minor play wear and dings associated with a well loved and played quality guitar it has all the rich patina now of a true vintage acoustic and is quite beautiful in its own right. This guitar has a good history of care its a California guitar where the climate is stable and quite favorable to guitars and was adult owned & loved. This guitar has the preferable a nice MEATY U Shaped Premium Mahogany one piece solid NECK, the frets are still good, The Rosewood is gorgeous too it looks to be Premium grade as well..You will not be disappointed with this guitar at this price the sound is rich like a an expensive $1,000+ guitar, big tone ...no repairs, structural damage..It comes with a new set of Martin strings installed ready to play out of the box. TRULY STUNNING, SEE MORE ... This baby is nice and sweet in person...very nice, , with a classic MARTIN LIKE feel & Sweet-Tone that simply is very hard to beat. The neck is STRAIGHT and the frets are fine w/plenty of life left,this baby plays real nice she stays in tune very well.. .nice workmanship & choice select materials used....You will not be disappointed with this FINE YAMAHA FG160 guitar with NICE TONE & SOUND...its a real Great Player ....This guitars condition is rated at a 8+ Very good+ or better and is very good to excellent condition only a few very minor dings can be seen. this is a real Vintage guitar" and as you can see its in Gorgeous shape!. no known problems cracks-breaks-repairs with no other known issues at all. This one is is 100% READY TO GO!!! its in very good to excellent condition a solid 8+ OR BETTER. This .

Here is another fine example of a Professional high quality Japan Crafted guitars...this one is "cross-braced" and is a Dreadnought style acoustic like a martin type exhibiting superior solid construction as well as the very high grade Mahogany body Top - Sides & Back which appears to be all-solid. The necks fretboard is a wonderful Indian Rosewood. This example is believed to be a Vintage 1986 Model. Serial # 86021355. The sound is rich and expressive and very tonefull as would be expected from a quality built instrument. The playability "action" is great EZ to play and this guitar stays in tune very well to with its quality Original Takamine sealed Chrome tuners "grover type" This guitar is professional grade and will serve you well. This guitar is not a new guitar and IS a real VINTAGE guitar and has mellowed well and its condition is rated a solid 8.5/10 very good-excellent with some natural wear -dings-scratches etc.. Overall appearance is Gorgeous! and is sure to please. SOLD .

Here we have a Rare Japanese Crafted Elegant Black Beauty and looks & plays & sounds like a G!b$@n j50 for a FRACTION of what that costs. This is an older Rare Japan Model not seen very often see the Headstock its a Gibson shaped one with the same Crest in mother of pearl ..very cool! This guitar plays very easy and sounds as good as the big guy's guitar as well with a large outstanding tone. Nice medium size neck w/ quality Japanese tuners that keep this guitar in tune well. Quality fit & finish along with its aged woods lends a nice vintage vibe to this player. Condition is rated a solid 8.5/10 very good-excellent. .

Here we have a very cool find...Its an Exact Replica of The G!b$@n Hummingbird from the Golden Era of "Law suit" guitars out of the Highly Respected Aria Factory. This Japan Crafted example is very high quality built, its fit & finish is just wonderful,,,see the vivid and Gibby accurate detailed cherry sunburst finish just like the $1500 Gibby, See the quality Mahogany neck also like the big guys, Vintage Spruce top...This guitar plays perfictly with ease. Neck is very straight and has gibson sized frets medium tape neck a perfect 1-11/16th at the nut. Tuners do an excellent job. The tone is as good as the big guys too no disapointments here. This is a real Vintage guitar in its own right and is about 30+ years old and is in AMAZINGLY clean vintage used condition JVG rated a solid 8.5 - 9/10 very good to excellent condition with no cracks or seperations and an excellent neck set, the Spruce top is nice & flat no cracks or bulging what so ever,the Brazilian Rosewood bridge is tight & flat to the top as new...with only a few very minor dings that are hardly noticable this one is in above average condition and is sure to please the Vintage Japanese guitar lover. One of the best of the best! at 1/3 the Gibson price. .

Here we have a cool vintage piece. Made in USA and is highly Possible this is a Gibson Archtop. Great Original condition make this a great find...this one is a Solid 8.5/10 condition. This one still has the original tuners and pick guard too. The neck is straight and the frets are still OK...and wow what a supprise this one plays great!..nice vintage tone...no repairs or damages just natural play wear and dings etc associated with a true vintage player....EZ on the eyes see the great detailed bindings! and wow this baby sounds very nice...great for Jazz .

Here we have a very cool vintage Japanese Epiphone 12 string acoustic Guitar. This baby is a real fine player...its ez to play with nice action & tone. The craftsmanship is awesome and the woods are very high end..premium Mahogany neck and sides & back with a Premium Spruce top see pictures for the details...its in Very clean shape and other than a belly bludge at bridge and a chipped nut neither effect playing or sound this is a true vintage player. Rated a solid 8.5-9 / 10 excellent condition. Nice Japanese vintage 12 string for a song. .

Talk about sweet... gorgeous exotic Hawaiian woods.... The Beautiful curly Koa wood is so rare it is only found in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands...This example is well over 30+ years old and has mellowed to perfection...Very Clean Original condition WoW!....See the pics This one sounds amazing...talk about fun...I got into the Uke after seeing the Beatles anthology interview footage with George Harrison on Maui at his home had several Ukulele's at his home when company came over usually other pro buddies they would all have one to Jam on....so great footage of George etc....and we go to Maui every year now for the last 7 or so..you see the gorgeous Koa Wood everywhere you go almost...but The Curly stuff like this Uke is Very Expensive, This Uke's neck is arrow straight and is also highly curly & figured.... This one is the REAL DEAL folks and it don't get much better...Made in Hawaii in the 60's...in very good-excellent original condition so light finish checking only adds to the wonderful vintage feel of this great player...no disappointments .

All The best! SUPER RARE BRAZILIAN From Aria Japan Model AT100c Good Old Wood is best!...This example is the best of and has very nicely mellowed with age to a golden amber High Grade Spruce Top perfection to the Brazilian Rosewood back & Fretboard to Premium Mahogany neck wood this guitar screams out Japanese High Quality Workmanship using World Class Materials!!!....In this time period in Japan several factories set out to build the best guitars in the world...these are among the best of the best "law suit" model era. We have had two identical guitars to this one you see her one was a 72 Tama the other was a 74 Alvarez Yairi 5060 and now, See the Tuners and the Diamond Volute on the back of the neck...This guitar is from 1972 and is about 34+ years old and is in AMAZING condition...Gorgeous Hand work fit & finish. Great Rich Exotic Woods used in the entire construction of this guitar and does absolutely project its amazing resonant tone. The tone is rich and the sound is powerful and it plays very nicely with minimal play wear to frets or wood it is in very good-excellent condition in performance and cosmetics. Japans best...This guitar is RARE and not many of these have survived the decades since they was built. This is exactly like the early 70's Tama another rare and more expensive one from the Ibanez Factory we had from this same time period it was built exactly the same same woods & craftsmanship and NECK's Brazilian Rosewood fretboard with real mother of pearl as this Aria has...same bridge, same tuners...same Killer SOUND!...the Tama was also clean and it sold for $1650....You can own the very same guitar here in this Aria for considerably less, the very same guitar, both are rare. This guitar comes with a free vintage soft shell case a hard shell case is also available for an additional cost from $75-$125 No Disappointments... Super Nice and Rare! .

Great Martin Copy from the later 60's This example is a Well Crafted in Japan model with the "orange lable" Nippon Gakki highly collectable now as a great player Martin like player. Great wood...just see the pics WoW! Sitka Soruce Top, Premium AAA Grade Mahogany neck - sides & back...Made by serious craftsmen high degree of skill and well balanced. Nice big Tone as a Martin same type X bracing and is a proven performer. Nicely aged wood and is a wonderful playing 7 sounding vintage guitar equal to many more expensive builders like Martin. This one has a slight stable old top crack as glued and is not an issue anymore...Plays like butta...You will love the sound! .

Here we have another sweet Vintage 1968-72 YAMAHA FG150 Japanese Crafted Acoustic This is the best copy of the Martin OOO-18 I have ever heard WoW... This sounds so good...Vintage Yamaha using "Very Good Wood" !!! This highly collectible and quite popular model guitar has an Orange label and is from Nippon Gakki Japan....These are the vintage one's to own...Great EZ players with big wonderful tone..no need to spend a fortune on a Martin if you want that type of tone from well aged wood....This baby has that wonderful TONE. Its in great condition rated @ 8.5 some visible wear on body minimal dings and nicks hear and there some minimal fret wear but no buzz at all- all the way up..straight meaty neck. The 000 parlor style guitar is EZ to play and is great to bring along anywhere. Well for any type acoustic play where you want rich tone. No cracks or repairs just real players wear and looks fantastic please see the pics its just like an older 60's Martin except it will not set you back $3500....Here we have a great player folks....It is in stock so Get it while its here...Gig bag is optional $39 or era correct hard shell case from $100 .

Here we have a VERY WELL MADE 1978 Vintage Japanese Quality Replica of G!b$@n Dove Acoustic guitar. This is a "SUPERB" top of the line model its Premium woods used in its construction along with very good workmanship see the bindings and the detail wow...and has now over the past 28 years has wonderfully aged into a very nice vintage guitar in its own right. The Vintage aged spruce top is of a high quality on often seen today with a woderful aged finish, also see the sides back & neck all made of premium grade mahogany WoW! The finish is SUNBURST and was done by a master no doubt I compair this very favorably with any G!b$@n for its fit & finish and sound! Believed to be from the same factory as the Aria and a few others exported to St. Lousi music in the 70's...this example is in very good - excellent original condition rated 8.5++/10 Quite a clean example. The frets are in good condition the neck is straight and tuners work well all and all a very enjoyable player with a wonderful rich tone. A Gig bag or case is optional and is available. Dont be fooled by the low price under $400 this guitar would cost over $1200 today out of Japan! Thie is a Bargain find get her before shes gone. .

Just in! Great vintage R/I FG Acoustic info to come In very good - excellent used condition ask for details if interested Call 408-375-1364 .

Here we have a gorgeous Vintage Yamaha this is the highly sought after Red Label FG 180 you have heard so much buzz about the last few years. This FG180 is a real clean sounding and is a HUGE BOOMER volume & Tone wise and is among the VERY BEST SOUNDING acoustic guitars produced by any brand from this late 60's - to early 70's time period. This one is a real Japanese crafted gem wow I was very impressed ... what great tone! and it is set up & plays effortlessly all the way up the fretboard no buzzes and the intonation is dead on, frets are good at about 85+%, no structural cracks no damage no noticeable repairs. This example is in All original vintage used condition Rated #1 top notch player JVG rated very good overall condition used with wear see pics soon to come. If you love these FINE "Old wood" guitars and you already know why these Japan crafted Red Label gems are so popular then you too will see the great value here... compare the woods - the craftsmanship - the sound volume & big tone & playability to a $1500 - 2000 Martin.... Great AAA+ Players guitar. Detailed Pics to come... If interested asap contact us and ask Thank you for your interest .

This is a RARE Older Example the one with the Law suit headstock made in about 1981 this is a hand built Alvarez Yairi DY-90 acoustic guitar This is a super nice older vintage guitar. Its Solid Top is AAA Premium Select Spruce, The entire body is amazing and is made of old select pre embargo Brazilian Rosewood and is old growth, Same as the $6000.00 Martins use...This guitar has a gorgeous 3 piece back do see pics. Amazing construction and build quality here folks better than most Martin's and at less than 1/5 the price of an Old Growth Brazilian Martin. This is the top of the line model with lots of tasteful intricate abalone inlay everywhere like the Martin D-45. Playability: The Intonation is dead on perfect on every fret and its been set up & plays wonderfully all the way up the fretboard. This fine example has absolutely beautiful tone!!!. The Serial No. 12842 = 1980's. I have only seen 3 of these earlier( actual LAW SUIT headstock model ) This example is pretty darn rare to see up for sale as these are keepers. Large diamond shaped abalone fretboard inlays on neck ala Martins Top of the line D45's. I've used this with a fishman sound hole mount pick-up and through an amp it is the most balanced guitar I have ever played. You may enjoy this video of YAIRI Guitars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPRyLPouYZM This fine HAND BUILT YAIRI piece is JVG rated as vintage played and Very good- 8.5 condition. The gold Grover tuners gold has begun to fade, minor nicks / dings Structurally excellent and an excellent pro player. Tuners work flawlessly and this guitar stays in tune forever. **Optional sturdy hard shell plastic case great shape @ $99.00. Or a vintage Martin case fits like a glove $165.00 .

Here we have for your consideration the Yamaha FG 160 Acoustic Guitar Made in Japan in the early 70's from Nippon Gakki factory. This example is an eary 70's a more RARE version Yamaha FG 160 again this example is the Made In Japan Nippon Gakki and not to be mistaken for the similar Korean version of the FG-160 which is also nice but not the same as these apples/oranges. This example was built over 35 years ago and was built to very high detailed standards as well as some of the best woods available in that time period to compete with the great Martin and now this Yamaha is quite well aged and is a true vintage guitar in its own right. This one has the Amber/Tan label and not the Red Label. The frets have good height and appear newish and though to probably to have had a fret job done sometime in it's past. The guitar has it's natural age and patina with a few expected minor nicks,dings and scratches from a well loved and played instrument. This fine example is on the way... We upon receiving we will remove strings clean and detail the guitar oil rosewood and polish finish, set intonation and set up this guitar to play very well and may include new bone nut/saddle/strings we have several of these old Yamahas and they are amazing instruments very well compared to Martin, Taylor, Gibson for there fine construction and playability with amazing tone for this kind of money... Here s a link to Harmony Central if you care to rehttp://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Yamaha/FG-160+/10/1 All New pics and additional info soon to come... Interested ? ask Thanks .

Gorgous AAA Exotic woods in a hand built Guitar! Thats what first caught my eye... No Name on the headstock and as you can clearly see its a very nice Martin D35 Copy. This example is thought to possably be an old Marlborough Cig guitar or an actual Martin kit purchased and custom Luthier built ... Either way its very nicely done. Old and nicely aged wood here folks...Made in the 1970's High grade exotic TONE woods used in its construction...Brazilian Back & sides-Premium Spruce top / indian rosewood fretboard , mahogany neck, premuim sealed mid-late 70's era tuners, This guitar plays well and has nice action and playability with a wonderful rich tone with some good noticable boom to it and truly is a pleasure to play and sounds like a $1500 guitar should. No name no big bucks = great deal on a well built vintage Martin D35 Copy, get her before she's gone another real nice exotic player thats a bargain too. What more could you want? Be carefull for what you ask for you just might get it. .

Here we have Rare vintage 70's Japanese F-5 Gibson style Mandolin.AAA Quality build & materials just as good playing & sounding as the $5,000 G!b$@n without the high cost ...see pics! This fine example is a wonderfull playing mando with real noce tone and action. A real find. Comes with its original hard shell case. JVG rated 8.5-9 very good- excellent Vintage condition really cool! .

Here for your consideration is a Great 38 year old Vintage G!b$@n Dove Copy Guitar Made in the early 70's by the great Alvarez factory...MADE IN JAPAN This is a copy guitar or Replica and is extremely close to Gibson specs DOVE model of the late 60's early 70's style, Gibson had sued several organized Japanese companies that were building high quality exact "copy Guitars" Alverez was one: This example built using very good AA top grade of beautiful cherry stained nicely grained mahogany sides-back & neck, The top is made of high quality spruce and is now nicely ambered with age see the top's pics for details, THE all important NECK = This one has the best its a rich vividly grained Brazilian exotic Rosewood Fretboard and is gorgeous with its again correct to detail G!b$@n correct mop parallelogram type inlays...Nice Detail & Realism for a Japanese copy don't you think? ... again Like G!b$@n the back of the G!b$@n open book law suit type Headstock the back of which even has the STINGER = see pics, It has good tuners, frets @ 70-80% still good, It plays well prety darn good with medium average action, Sounds good! ...the Cosmetics are see for yourself = overall quite good for its 38 year vintage, it does have dings & some vintage finish check lines on its front & on the back here and there see pics JVG rated /it's in well used not too abused condition much like many of the Old timer Real G!b$@ns of this age, This example clearly is not a new guitar or in mint condition: its anti new or mint in a good way ....In spite of all its age and wear its still clearly an overall appealing beauty in good - very good condition. This example is not only a fun affordable collectible but is also a prime example of one of the Alvarez Law Suit Japanese Vintage guitars. A Great old Alvarez Acoustic collectible Player sure to go up in value over the years and EZ on the eyes. .

Here we have a very nice find in a well made vintage early 70's Japanese Quality Crafted Martin D35 style Acoustic Guitar. Freshly set up with a new set of Martin Marquis strings and has HUGE TONE. This Premuim grade vintage Japanese guitar is made very well using high quality woods as seen in pics. The top is a nicely grained well aged amber Solid Spruce. The woods used on the back & sides also seems to be solid wood construction with the matching grain inside & out. The woods used on the back & sides appear to be the more exotic woods varity and is possibly Exotic Brazilian Rosewood by the looks of it either way its got WoW!...factor going on see the pics for those details and decide for yourself if its nice enough for you but one thing is for sure its definitely a quality made example. The neck a fast slim tape and is EZ to play and it is made of good grade solid Mahogany with no scarf joint like many imports today and this Mahogany is also nicely grained and is higher grade them most. The finish outside of minor dings and such is still quite beautiful and glossy. The Headstock is the classic Martin vintage style size and shape and it also has the nice Rosewood overlay ...This guitar Plays very well and it has the sweet tone of a quality made 70's Japan Vintage Law suit model. This one has no logo on it now the original owner removed it long ago when he bought it in 1974 he said it had an Ibanez logo decal on it. ( Construction of this guitar is the same as our vintage Ibanez & Alvarez acoustics we have had over the years from this same time period ) it is likely to have been built in the very same factory as either of those. These no logo guitars were commonly produced and exported this way in order to sell them in the US and allow the buyers like St. Louis Music to put the logos they wanted to put on them and side stem some of the LAW SUIT action. The headstock front has a very nice Rosewood overlay much like the Martin D35 has. The finish looks very thin glossy everywhere and it loos as if it may be a Lacquer finish its shines to a brilliant luster when buffed again either way its very nice++. We have cleaned this Beauty and then installed a new set of Martin Marquis strings for the new proud owner of this guitar and it plays and sounds just great and is a pleasure to play and hear and is EZ on the eyes too. JVG Rated = Its in very good - excellent 8.5+/10 vintage original condition its not new or mint but is sweet. Another great Japanese Vintage Guitar for a song. This one we call #7 .

Here we have another great find this one is real desirable and collectible Law Suit era made in the mid - late 70's and was Crafted in Japan. Beautiful Japanese Craftsmanship and just like a D-18 Style Acoustic with wonderful woods used in its construction see ths choice Sitka Spruce top, with the beautiful Cherry Red Mahogany wood sides - mahogany back and mahogany neck. This Martin style gem is a real players guitar with very good overall playability and action this one is a good one and it plays easily. This 32 year old Vintage guitar one offers wood that has aged and has nice tone. We have cleaned her up and installed a new set of Martin Strings light Marque's, This finish is GREAT LOOKING on this beauty she polishes up very well shows nicely almost unbelievable for its 32 year old wood & finish it looks to be in great shape all these years fiish is still glossy and shines up to look amazing it may be lacquer its not thick poly and vintage correct. The sound it projects Rings like a bell...Condition is JVG rated at a conservative 8.5-9.0 Vintage very good - excellent original condition no cracks or repairs ever.a few very minor nicks or dings here or there but nothing noticeable see pics for those details so see if its clean enough for you, she's a beauty! The neck= Medium profile neck with what looks to be the most high end gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood used on both the fretboard and the bridge see close ups for that detail both are very vivid dark grains running threw for lost of interest just what I would hope to find on many real Martins but not many exhibit this grade rosewood WoW. I believe the top -sides & back are most likely laminated but the Japanese are tricky with that so its hard to be 100 sure but either way is s super nice example as many Gibson's & martin for that mater used laminated construction options too. This guitar is about 32 years old I got it from the original owner said he got it when he graduated High School and he removed a sticker that read made in japan on the back of the headstock when he took it home in 77. This one spent the past 12+ years under the bed in its original Chipboard case and is included that comes with this purchase.. .

Here we have a very nice Vintage well mellowed Premium built Japanese Crafted Martin D-28 Style Acoustic your your serious consideration...This one is one of the most prized Red Lable Modle made in Japan of coures Nippon Gakki and the #180 modle is one of my favorites for great booming tone like the Martin in so many ways.Huge tone and lots of it in abundance you will not be dissapointed with this fine example while its not new or mint looking is is very beautiful in its own right thats for sure with is Golden aged Patina to that Georgous Spruce top as well as the AAA choice Mahogany used in its construction of the Back - Sides and neck... Please see pics for those details. The neck is nice and sortof heafty and meaty a good hand full and not such a skinny neck as many from Japan offer..The Rosewood is prety dark and is poris with multi color complex streaks running threw it like Brazilian rosewood it may be? The neck joint is excellent no repairs ever. Frets show wear but not effecting play at all yet..Plays wonderfully and stays in tune well with those original Yamaha tuners. Truss rod cover in tact and turns freely... action is good and this guitar plays very well with exceptional volume and rich warm tone one would expect only from a guitar over $1500 like Taylor, Santa Cruz, Martin , Gibson and the like...This one has it!.. Fiish still looks Beautiful again this is a real vintage guitar with its share of minor scratches and dings but 0 cracks, or repairs and is easily 8.5/10 or better that is why its JVG RATED @ very good - excellent used -vintage condition rating... comes with a free Chipboard case or an optional used Hard Shell case from $90.00 .

Here we have a SUPER RARE and very beautiful Alvarez Yairi Dy91 1992 model. SORRY THIS ONE HAS BEEN SOLD....BUT NO WORRIES WE JUST GOT ANOTHER EXOTIC YAIRI DY91 - KOA IN STOCK...SCAN FURTHER DOWN OUR INVENTORY TO SEE THAT SUPER CLEAN EXAMPLE W/ SUPER FIGURED HAWAIIAN KOA WOW!... These guitars sound amazing and plays unbelievably this example is very worthy of the highly respected Kuzuo Yairi name. Yairi's are know for building the best of the best hand built high end Japanese guitars with the best workmanship and using only superior materials. The DY91 Alvarez Kazuo Yairi is Yairi's flagship. This one is built using the Beautiful and rare Native Hawaiian Koa wood for its body and choice solid spruce for the top, the DY91 are known for the unique quality sound it projects a bright tone with incredible articulation. The beauty of these modles are second to none ... with its intricate Abalone inlay work and Ivory accents striking a beautiful balance with the gorgous Hawaiian koa tonewood all these high end appointment features create a very stunning presentation. The beautiful abalone and ivory binding is stunning and the inlays on the neck easily rivals a $6,000 Martin D45. About condiion it has several scratches and dings and one area on the edge where it has a 1/2" piece of binding mising on the back edge and a sight discoloration to the wood...we can and will do a respectable repair to the binding area staying off the wood...This Alvarez Koa Yairi comes with its original hardshell case...Yairi list price $2999.00+HSC More info & new pics soon to come... Here are some specs and good luck Body Style: Martin Dreadnought Back & sides: Exotic Hawaiian Koa wood Top: Solid Spruce Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Ebony Scale: 25 3/8" (645mm) Width at Nut: 1-11/16" (43mm) Fingerboard Inlay: Large Diamond Bridge: Ebony-Inlaid Body Binding: Ivory/Abalone Soundhole Rosette: Abalone Head Overlay: Exotic hawaiian Koa wood Fingerboard/ Headstock Binding: Ivoroid Pickguard: Black Tuning Machines: Gold Die Cast Finish: Natural .

Alvarez Acoustic Guitar Model 5052 Lawsuit Guitar Jumbo Body Sunburst Made in Japan Weight: 4.4 Ibs This guitar is a true vintage guitar at 35 years old has aged very nicely...she's a great player and its highly likely was part of the reason why Gibson filed suit because of guitars like this Jumbo J-200 lawsuit guitar from that era. Alvarez made this guitar nearly identical to the Gibson J-200 as you may well already know, With this Old Alvarez you can be assured that it is a well built copy is also a very nice sounding guitar and is quite smooth playing guitar. If you've played the Gibby J-200 then you know what beefy tone these Jombo's possess and this one paticularly has very smooth neck feel with EZ control. She's a real boomer! This is a used, vintage guitar. Better pics & info soon to come.... Questions? email us: gr8bids@comcast.net Thanks for your interest .

We are proud to offer this very Rare and beautiful and highly collectible vintage 1983 Alvarez Electric/Acoustic 5078 with a les Paul style body shape. Top of the line workmanship fit & finish work here Crafted in Japan this is the limited special production Anniversary model made in 1983. This truly fine rare example comes with its nice original Alvarez black exterior tolex with the blue Martin style plush lined hard shell case. Did we say SUPER RARE....WoW!...we were completely amazed at the fact that this ( Les Paul style baby sounds so great plugged in or unplugged just beautiful. This one has a rich full bodied sound as an acoustic which is hard to find with this thin Les Paul shaped body makes it very comfortable to play long duration and not to mention did we say BEAUTIFUL as well as a real unique player...see the Headstock shape in the pictures this is truly a real beauty. This one is sure to please the Vintage Alvarez Acoustic lover... I'm a vitage Alvarez believer & after you see and play and hear this so will you. Condition for a 26 year old vintage guitar this thing is darn near mint with just a few tiny minute dings, see the detailed high res pictures for all the cosmetics, JVG RATED at 9.2 out of 10 ....... any questions? please email us @ gr8bids@comcast.net Thanks for your interest! .

Here we have a real vintage Rare IBANEZ CONCORD beauty from the Golden Era of the Best Japanese Martin D41 style guitars period... This example is Ibanez Model #679 and is the Top of the Line and is an exact Martin copy and is a great " Law Suit " model from the era where Ibanez set out to make the best guitars worldwide period...Fit and finish even after 30 years it is simply superior it appears to be thin old school Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish, this guitar was constructed using the best woods very ornate intricate triple bindings with lots of beautiful inlaid abalone on the Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and the spruce top body WoW...please do have a very good look ...This example has employed the best exotic woods in its construction, The top looks to be solid construction no seam edge showing at sound hole some pick wear and looks solid, the sides & back also look the same on the inside and outside grain matches so again it looks to be solid construction.... A high grade mahogany neck, Sitka spruce top, Choice Indian Rosewood sides & back, and what seems to be beautiful Rich Chocolate brown Brazilian Rosewood fretboard with gorgeous abalone, frets show some wear lower several yet plays excellently all the way up with very good action and fast & plays easily...Neck width is a nice slim-med super comfortable 1-3/4" at the nut with no buzzing all the way up action is good set at 5/32nds @ 12th freet. This guitar has been well played and well taken care of and is a good professional grade instrument ready to record tonight. Cosmetically this is a 8.5 out of 10, A real vintage player that has not been abused at all yet has been lovingly well played its tone has richly mellowed with the years and only improved with its age and now after 30 years it shows this wonderful patina that can not be replicated that only comes with age, vintage is not for everyone some like it new we understand that this vintage Martin Copy Japanese Guitar however is not new or is it in mint condition yet it is very beautiful in vintage terms of mellowig with age and patina Wow this is for the TRUE VINTAGE LOVER... also you Ibanez Collectors of Japanese vintage. Its Sound is second to none it has nicely articulate lows with nicely contrasting bright highs and the midrange has a good punch and ring when finger picked, full on sweet big tone when strumming open cords. This one is a real pleasure to play and is EZ on the eyes too. These are really great old classic guitars and are getting very difficult to find now in anywhere near this kind of vintage condition...its all original and the original tuners work very well with no need to change them out they are keeping the guitar tuned well...no cracks or repairs non needed , excellent original neck set and angle, intonation is good. This Rare beauty is conservatively JVG condition rated at very good - excellent in a 30 year old Vintage guitar...amazing looks and tone & playability in a real vintage collectible that your not going to want to put down.. Every bit as good as the much more expensive Martin for a fraction of that. Any questions ask? gr8bids@comcast.net .

Here we have a real nice ARIA Vintage 35 year old Japanese Crafted copy of the Martin D-28 Acoustic guitar. This a high end professional grade instrument from the highly respected Aria model # 9400. This is the era of JV AAA quality and workmanship with outstanding fit and finish work. This is a very nice example that was constructed with top Quality woods... of the day in this case the TOP is quite nice actually outstanding and has a now over the years nicely aged figured Spruce top, Mahogany sides - back & neck... Please see pics to depict the woods quality & grain. This example also has the Martin style Cross braced body bracing and is very well built. The neck is 1-3/4" at the nut that makes for a very comfy med-slim taper feel that is fast and as straight as when new...The fretboard is exotic Brazilian Rosewood as is the bridge Brazilian..The original neck set is very good to this day action is still good at just 3/16ths @ 12th fret and is EZ to play a real pleasure to play describes this one well. The fretboard itself does show natural play wear as do the lower several frets but just not enough to effect the playability of the guitar with no buzzing at all noted all the way up this guitar plays nicely see pics please. The sound is quality one would expect from a much more expensive big name guitar... deep rich and has mellowed so sweetly with its age. This vintage Japanese wonder has a real beautiful Patina to it that can only come from time this is a real fine vintage player. This guitar is not new or in mint condition it does have several minor nicks - dings hear & their but it has no structural cracks or repairs ever = no repairs needed. This guitar is JVG rated in Very good - excellent 8 out of 10 vintage condition. A REAL Beautiful Vintage Player! Freshly cleaned set up and restrung with New Martin Marquis 80/20 Strings for the new owner to enjoy this beauty and is ready to play & enjoy right out of the box. .

28+ year old wonderfully aged Martin D-28 Copy with freshly installed Genuine Martin Bone nut & bone saddles and a new set of Martin bronze wound 80/20 Marque strings..This guitar is one of the finer Vintage Japanese guitars from one of the better Hand built instrument producers ever Morris this model is the high End MV-701 " Vanguard Series" and was hand built in 1982 signed by S. Hokari with the name Morris and the serial # 270547 on the label and is also stamped into the wood on the back of the headstock. This quality example is very precisely based on a High Quality Martin D-28 style right down to its various structure bracing and X bracing found on the Martin and with its premium Solid Wood Construction and use of the highest grade Sitka Spruce top...now beautifully golden amber and has naturally aged over 27+ years to the amazing looking high grade Mahogany found on the sides - back & neck. The rosewood fretboard is also premium grade and looks to be a Brazilian Rosewood... neck is med-thin profile with a great feel - frets are original and are excellent and easily 90+%, neck is straight, action is good at 3/16ths @ 12 fret plays like a dream, intonation is dead on.This guitar stays in tune very well with its original Grover looking Japanese tuners they do a great job and are all nickel and have aged nicely with a patina that only comes with 20+ years time. This guitar is in great original condition JVG Rater at 8.9/10 vintage used with only a few dings so not new or mint but overall simply gorgeous!...please see pictures for those cosmetic details. We have chosen to upgrade it upon arrival we removed old strings fully cleaned the guitar and re-hydrated the woods with "lemon Oil" Removed the old plastic nut & saddle and installed a new Martin nut & saddle these are all natural bone & saddle and a new set of Martin 80/20 Marquis Strings and what a difference now this guitar RINGS out Superior tone and is a wonder and a joy to play.. Your going to love this excellent Japanese Vintage Guitar.. Pics soon to come **Bargain priced to sell About Morris Guitars The Morris Guitars company has been building quality handcrafted instruments in Nagano , Japan for over 40 years. Toshio Moridaira, the founder, was the first distributor in Japan to carry both Fender and Gibson lines. In 1964, due to his working relationship with Gibson, Mr. Moridaira was able to visit the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo , Michigan . An employee at Gibson nicknamed him “Mori" at that time. In 1967, he founded the Morris Guitars company, naming it Morris. Morris Guitars produced various dreadnought and small jumbo models based on early Martin and Gibson designs. Morris Guitars have enjoyed an outstanding reputation in Japan and other countries for making high quality handcrafted guitars, of select tone woods. Each model has unique body bindings, purflings, and inlays from exotic premium woods procured worldwide. These instruments are true luthier built models and are played by some of the world's finest finger style guitarists. Unique to their design, Morris guitars have a rounded wood back, curved vertically and horizontally, and Double XX braced top for a truly warm sound that projects wonderfully. These guitars are great for studio recording and live performance. .

A real find this one is not your average vintage Takamine you will soon see its also in amazing original condition.. this is by the finest Vintage Japanese Guitar builders at Takamine. This example one is the finest Exotic Brazilian Rosewood Law Suit Takamine F375S acoustic guitars we have ever had! wow.. the frets look almost new, Martin bone nut and saddle the "s" stands for solid construction and the Solid Sitka Spruce top is super nice amber with age now over the past 31 years and taken care of this California native guitar exhibits its premium exotic woods very proudly just have a look all round everywhere you look...from the amazing Brazilian rosewood sides & back with intricate inlay work to the premium solid mahogany neck..fit & finish is simply put gorgous. The neck is nice & straight with a perfect Martin like medium V profile 1-11/16ths @ the nut - the action is very good 3-16th @ 12th fret you can adjust either way to taiste no problem and with the bone nut and saddle this guitar has wonderful tone right up there with the Martin or Yairi this guitar is AAA professional grade vintage and is in 100% condition it is not new or mint with minimal dings its condition is JVG Rated as 8.9+ / 10 very good+++ - excellent vintage = beautiful and exotic... please see the pictures for the cosmetics..these Takamine are built as good or better than the Martin it copies the back is quad braced and the reinforced crossbracing of the top should make this finely built instrument last several lifetimes.. Your looking at the best of the best in Japanese vintage exotic & solid construction in astoundingly nice condition...you simply must play and hear this guitar we love it and so will you.. I can't amagain a cleaner example of this vintage you will not be sorry... exotic Brazilian Rosewood tone woods are the best of the best. Find it here Email: gr8bids@comcast.net .

Here we have old "3-hole" this is another great Japanese Vintage Guitar! this one is over 40 years old wow! ...its wonderfully aged woods contribute to its rich great sound... this example is one of the greatest Martin style Copies from one of the finest "law Suit" Acoustic instrument builders of Japan Yamaha Nippon Gakki...This model is the very popular FG-140 RED LABEL ....JUST IN!...so more info soon to come please see the detailed pics of this guitar for a link to many more pictures ( 40 ) or more from every angle Very good- excellent condition If your wondering why we call this one "3-hole" is because someone in its past life had an electric pickup of some type and it came to us with 3 tinny holes in the top... we have since filled the 3-tiny holes one on upper treble bout and 2 below the rosewood bridge... we filled & clear coated so its all solid and is very hard to see but are their also a fine hairline crack threw the finish exists at the bottom of the neck the original owner said its been their more than 20 years and has not changed and is solid...if wanted after sale for free at your request fill sand it and fill with lacquer and sand and buff smooth I expect that would do the trick to cosmetically improve the look of that but its really fine as is... What is rare about this oldie but goodie its all original and even has the original gold lined Yamaha logo Hard shell case in pretty respectable shape too...see the extra pics ( I will have a link to those pics posted later ) for those details... Great sound and pretty EZ to play too I just Cleaned it to remove the grime but leave all the original patina and also dehydrated the woods and she drank it up and after drying we finished it of with a fresh coat of wax finish was applied the woods still shine like a shinny new dime.. great old guitar.. JVG Rated in Very good Original Vintage condition with its share of natural play ware visible upon closest inspection of the neck width is 1-3/4 @ nut and the action is set good at 3-16ths @ 12th fret.. the fretboard and frets still playing well no need for a refret some fret indentations yes but its still plays just fine at 80+%, top has aged naturally with nice Patina now and has several fine finish cracks etc..same as a well loved and played 40+ year old Martin would have at several thousand dollars less than a 40+ year old martin. This guitar has been restrung with New Martin Marquis Strings and sounds great...This one you have the option of buying an original vintage Yamaha Hard Shell Case..these cases are rare and hard to find now the handle was warn and has a replacement quick fix and it works perfectly...just $69.00 additional .

1969 Alvarez 5053 Acoustic Brazilian Rare Old Script Logo WoW Here we have one of the very fine Alvarez model#5053 a very High End Japanese crafted Martin D-45 Copy from this golden era. This example is an oldie but a goodie made in 1969 #5053..Bone nut & saddle for the preferable upgrade to a true bone nut & saddle and of course the strings are new Martin Marquis 80/20. This is a unique & exotic true Vintage Japanese version of the classic ornate Martin D-45 again this one was Crafted in Japan by one of the finest acoustic instrument builders from this time period Alvarez, This guitar is possibly even a bit more fancy than even the actual Martin D-45 with the intricate exotic woods inlayed wow see this examples 3-piece back simply gorgeous! The Martin D-45 version just has a 2-piece back in most cases...This example is an Alverez model #5053.,,see pic detail. Bound body(front w/b/w/b/w/b/w, back w/b/w/b),bound neck(white),bound peg head(w/b/w). See the Beautiful detailed Abalone inlay around the sound hole with its white mother of pearl fret markers. With an adjustable Brazilian Rosewood bridge with a bone saddle and sweet smelling Brazilian Rosewood fretboard that is simply stunning. Special truss rod cover that has the word Alvarez in gold lettering. Select Sitka AAA Spruce top, with old highly exotic rare rain forest Brazilian Rosewood True pre-ban Dalbergia nigra! As good as it gets - awesome landscape figure sides are very figured exotic Brazilian rosewood. Smells great. Wonderful exotic figuring. for the back and sides Better pictures to come soon...The supurb detailed ornate Perfling between the woods on the back is just absolutely stunningly gorgeous,unbelievable craftsmanship!!. I've only seen one other like it. except or the other one we have!!!! tes we have another 1972 available 5053 in stock as well!....WoW! That's Lightning striking twice... Real difficult to find much info on these rare exotics. A truly Beautiful vintage Japanese acoustic guitar and quite the collectible instrument ...for the person wanting only the best at a fair price...not on sale for $6,000-8000 like the Martin this one is a true bargain Vintage exotic at under $1500 unheard of.. WoW! What a great find. JVG Rated at a solid 8.5/10 very good original Vintage condition. This one is so very close to our Yairi 5060 we had its amazing...build quality like the Yairi without the signed label...and the price tag for hundreds less a truly great find. .

Here we have an early 70's High Quality Exotic woods Japanese copy of the classic Martin D-28 ..by the highly respected makers of Japan Nagoya... The modle of this guitar is stamped inside N28 ... this example in every respect is nearly identical to the same period guitar we had in from Aria Japan ... The woods chosen on this one are among the very best the detail of the fit & finish with its multi bindings and intricate inlays deviding the back rosewood & Brazilian Rosewood headstock overlay with mother of pearl inlay logo is truly beautiful the workmanship is outstanding in this price range is uuheard of in todays cheep China /Korean exports with their thick poly finishes that deaden tone...NOT THIS BABY...the spruce top on this Nagoya is beautiful as well as the neck & sides are exotic Rosewood thought to be Brazilian ...surly is beautiful please see the pictures for those details...as with most of the Japanese Martin copies they sound great but the feel of the neck is very friendly and playable mid-thin profile is a dream to play...overall the condition rating of this guitar is easily 8,5/10 very good vintage...not new or mint but is wonderfully aged with natural patina and mellowed tone over the past 37 years now these are todays affordable vintage wonders...this one will put a grin on your face for sure..great sound...solid performer.. All Original Vintage Japanese D-28 copy in top shape. .

Here we have the very highly respected ... Yairi dy91 ... this is based on the exotic & ornate fancy D-45 Martin Style Drednaught Acoustic. this is a HIGH END JAPANESE 100% HAND CRAFTED GUITAR by the best Reserve your Rare & Exotic Koa Yairi DY91 Today...this baby 9.5 / 10 excellent condition... This is THE DY91 to own... any questions please email me gr8bids@comcast.net All the best! General specs:About the DY91: These High End Yairi acoustic guitars are Handcrafted for outstanding projection, all models offer enhanced bass response and articulate high-end regester performance. As with this one many are Sculpted from some of the most sought-after woods from all over the world. Specs: Handmade in Japan Saddle & Nut: Bone Neck Joint: Hand Fit Dovetail Finish: NitroCellulose Lacquer Body Style: D-45 Style Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Back & Sides: AAAA Figured Koa Top: Solid German Spruce Neck: Premium grade Mahogany Fingerboard: Bound Ebony Scale: 25 3/8" (645mm) Width at Nut: 1 11/16" Fingerboard Inlay: Large Diamond Bridge: Ebony-Inlaid Body Binding: Ivory & Abalone Soundhole Rosette: Abalone Head Overlay: Figured Koa Pickguard: Black Tuning Machines: Gold Die Cast Finish:Gloss Natural Electronics: None Original Hard Shell Case: Included .

Here we have a great very warm & wonderful sounding Hand Built Yairi this one is a super accurate Law Suit model an exact replica of a D35 Martin style Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar this one was made in Japan back in 1982 and now its almost 28 years of age. YOU MAY ENJOY THIS YAIRI GUITAR FACTORY VIDIO ..see theses amazing guitars being built, how they are built and with the choice woods they are built from... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPRyLPouYZM This example has been well loved and well played not new or mint by any means with dings and such please see the pics this one is a rich sounding boomer with loads of vintage vibe WoW!!!. Made by Luthier Kuzio Yairi for Alvarez of Japan this is a professional grade instrument made from the best materials by very precise and accurate detailed minded luthiers. Yairi's guitars are one of the highest respected builders of fine acoustic guitars in the world and I have had Martin's , Taylors, Santa Cruz, Gibson's & Guilds in stock and I must say we are very proud to carry many fine Alvarez Yairi guitars today in stock. Yairi's truly are amongst the VERY BEST of them all and available for a fair & reasonable affordable cost when compared to the other mentioned quality brands. Yairi's attention to detail is superior and the workmanship is absolutely second to none, in the 80's & early 90's the woods Yairi's chose to use was some of the best available and these older guitars today have really mellowed and the sound has opened up their tone has actually improved over a comparable new example. We love the AAAAA Quality Vintage Japanese Yairi's and I am sure when you play and hear one for yourself you too will be a believer.. Here is a great old Yairi with another lifetime left in her. JVGuitars Japanese Vintage Guitars .

Here we have a wonderfully find its built is quite high quality and was crafted in Japan this is a very nice Vintage Martin 000 Copy from 1977 by the looks of the build style & quality of woods used which is very nice Spruce top lamiated and Mahogany neck -sides & back this example looks identical to our FG140 Yamaha red lable guitars. This 32 year old Japanese Martin copy is marketed as Sterling on the headstock and the lable reads Atlas the mod# is F-211 and the serial# 20265... made in Japan quality through and through with a wonderful patina just have a good look at the pics. The bridge looks to be vivid Brazilian Rosewood as may be the fretboard as well can't say for sure but it is very nice. This one is even X braced just like the Martin. This one is a very good sounding guitar easily as good sounding as the Yamaha FG red lable without the price ..which we consider to be great!. The action is prety good and its EZ to play and it stays in tune nicely and the intonation is also good. The neck profile is kind of on the meaty side ( for most Japanese acoustics again same for the Old Japanese Yamaha FG Red Lables ) this example has a very good feel to it its " U " shaped and is 1-5/16" @ the nut..action at the 12th fret is 3/16ths. JVG Condition rated 32 year old vintage not new or mint but easily 8-8.5/10 very good condition... please see pics for cosmetics...overall very good-excellent vintage original condition. .

Here we have another very Beautiful and rare "The Aria Model" Vintage Japanese F style Mandolin with such amazing tone!!! nearing 40 years old these are AMAZING! This is the rare " The Aria" Model M700 as seen on the Classic inlay in the headstocks Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood veneer is a super beautiful Japanese example of the highly revered F style mandolin made famous by Gibson. These older models were put out during the 1970s this example was 1973. These premium examples have become so popular with Players & Collectors over the past several years now. The inlays on the neck and headstock and the classic violin sunburst on this model are simply gorgeous! The top is solid tight grained old growth Sitka spruce and the back & sides are premium AAA figured & flamed maple, the neck is Mahogany This particular M 700 is in very good condition with some minimal wear from playing please refer to the pics for those details. The original case and pick guard are also still present and do come with this fine instrument the guard is simply off for now. With the resurgence in popularity of Bluegrass and other music styles utilizing the wonderful Mandolin sound in recordings and live performances these rare Gibson Replicas vintage mandolins have been steadily increasing in popularity and in value because players are catching onto the great old high end vintage Japanese instruments now so the demand has risen accordingly. If you're looking for a great Vintage Mandolin that is extremely well made with top craftsmanship utilizing top the grade AAA woods that have now aged and have a wonderful vintage patina to them these are the affordable Japanese vintage F Mandolin alternative choice to a $5000.00 - $10,000 vintage Gibson F-5 ..thats why many Pros today are seeking the best vintage for a great deal. This Old Aria M700 is simply a great one!.

Here just in is a very high quality Yamaha by Nippon Gakki Co. LTD in Japan. The woods used to construct this example are truly exceptional. The Construction is first class with a aged spruce top & the back is quite nice with a 2- piece book matched flamy Mahogany " in direct light you can see this feature " WoW with a nice fat meaty neck 19 fret neck a full 2" at the nut....what a great feel and EZ to play...intonation is dead on and the tuners are top quality Yamaha originals...no cracks or repairs ever. JVG Condition rating: this example is in 8.5 - 9 easily very good - excellent used vintage guitar not new or mint condition but exceptionally Vintage Beautiful...This is for you Classical lovers... .

Here we are proud to offer for your serious consideration is a Beautiful and Rare USA made 1979 Washburn D-26S This is a very rare Vintage 1979 Washburn D26S this guitar SO MUCH a Martin- look alike, The feel of a 30+ year old Martin and amazingly so is the & sound!!!!. This is a very nice guitar that has been well cared for over the past 30 years the guitar shows much age Patina and some wear and the neck of this is so nice it plays so easily it almost plays itself.. This one has the true high end Martin characteristic of superior Mahogany which this guitar has as well as the classic Diamond Volute carved into the back of the neck please see pics...the action is low and again plays like a dream... its vintage looks are sure to warm your heart when you hear this Gem...truly sounds & plays like a $2500 guitar..coming into its vintage stride at around 30 years old now its aging to perfection...no for the minor issue it has had a top brace loosen up in its past and has been professionally re-glued and has remained stable for 8 years in its post repair condition.so in that area which is in the sound hole area the tip dips less than 1/16+ and is barely noticeable unless looking for that...it has had a couple cracks on the top also dealt with back then and is doing just fine now with no problems at all...so that being said this is still one of the best built best sounding Martin style guitar you can own for a fraction of what its worth or what the guitar this one sounds exactly like with its $2500+ PRICE TAG...THAT BEING SAID THIS IS A GREAT GUITAR AND A RARE FIND Please see the detailed pictures soon to come... Thanks for looking any questions email ask Thanks Joe Washburn D26S Specs: Dreadnought style Solid cedar top Mahogany back and sides Mahogany neck 14/20-fret rosewood Fingerboard with dot inlay Three-per-side tuners Rosewood bridge Pickguard Natural finish .

Here we are proud to present is a Vintage " CROWN " yet another great playing Japanese Crafted J200 in Gorgeous Blond finish with nicely figured tone woods...spruce in top playing condition and looking with a VERY NICE Finish like glass pleas see pics...She's not only super gorgeous to look at with its beautifully Aged naturally ambered Sitka Spruce Top with a Mahogany neck...The action is perfect and is low and plays with ease... really nice to play... but this one really has the sound of the .. this guitar is as good as the big guys J-200 and yet it costs just a fraction of what a Gibson will run.. This is an exact replica what is now days called a " Law Suit " Model guitar built just the same with its Open Book Gibby Headstock to all the small details Wow this one is just dead on...must see the pics and this one is the one to own..JVG Condition rating: 8/10 very good ++ - excellent vintage no structural damages and if fully functioning in all aspects as well as a $2000 guitar should... This is one GREAT JAPANESE 30+ years old VINTAGE GUITAR!,,,.

Our last identical guitar sold out quickly we absolutely love this guitar... This is another 1974 Ibanez J200 Flamed Maple Concord Jumbo Model 698M Exotic ... 74 Ibanez J200 Flamed Maple Concord Jumbo Model 698M Exotic ... On the way folks...get the jump on this one NOW = WoW... Here we have another RARE mid-1970's 35 year old wonderfully aged with Patina and rich deep tone is an Ibanez Concord Jumbo Model 698M TOP OF THE LINE here folks and is THE MOST Faithful Replica of the Famous J-200 by Gibson bar none, This fine example was made in Japan over 35 years ago and now is a true Japanese vintage guitar. This guitar features an exact Gibson shaped "Open book" headstock placing this example in the most desirable pre-lawsuit era making this a true Law Suit era JV Guitar. Other Premium features include A Solid Wood Highly-Flamed Maple back and sides, multi-layered binding, Maple neck with a rich dark Rosewood Fingerboard and the classic real Pearl Crown inlays just the same as the Gibson, Premium Spruce top with nice Rosette and large fancy pick guard same as the Gibby, A Rosewood Mustache Bridge with Pearl inlay. Guitar is all original with exception of tuning machines, which have been professionally upgraded please see pics. There are no wood cracks or repairs. There is some minor play wear - finish checking and a few minor dings that are naturally associated with a vintage guitar of this age be it Gibson or Ibanez. The back of this vintage guitar is also STUNNING and quite beautiful. Frets show some minor wear on the first several positions nothing that effects playability or tone. This one is a very cool vintage player When you hear it you too will be very pleased. It's a real pleasure to hear. Optionally available is a newer Premium TKL type Case. Fits like a glove! Soon to come more and better detailed pictures. . .

Rich Brazilian Rosewood fretboard -sides & back - Honduran Mahogany Neck - German Spruce top... Pearloid tipped tuners. Very well Hand built Brazilian Vintage exotic Acoustic...sounds Amazing...great action and plays like a dream... this is one unusual beautiful instrument. .

Here we have a great oldie but a goodie... she has aged and mellowed tone that simply put takes time to achieve in this case about 30+ years. This is a 1980 luthier build kit was purchased as a guitar kit from Martin & company in 1980.. about the the woods... Solid Spruce Top, Old growth Brazilian Exotic Rosewood Back & Sides with a mahogany neck.. The fit & finish work on this guitar is top notch neck joint is perfect. The fretboard shows very little wear likewise for the frets. The finish is like glass very professional grade player.. note: the top has a few slight cracks may be finish only and are not that EZ to see...please see the pics for those details, also a slight lift to the lower left corner of bridge its slight and its rock stable and has not moved in years and it does not effect the action or play at all and would be an ez glue -fix...this in no way has interfered with its playability or its rich sound...this quality guitar sounds & plays amazingly well, at pro level with very good action from its medium slim taper fast neck its width is 1-11/16th at the nut... .

Here we have a great Japanese high end Martin D-45 style 36+ year old vintage Dreadnought in its prime for great tone.. beautiful patina to its premium woods..wow what a cool find look closely at the pics the Fretboard is gorgeous figured Brazilian rosewood and has fine detailed tree of life inlay what great workmanship!..attention to detail fit & finish & premium woods the " Tri Fecta" of Japanese Law suit guitars..this one has a beautiful spruce top... & gorgeous sides as well, the neck is solid mahogany. The neck is a real nice medium profile with a slight V shape a real nice feel. Frets are very good - 85+% remaining with excellent action this guitar plays like a dream,, freshly set up with new Martin Marquis strings. This beauty is JVG rated at 8.5-9 very good - excellent vintage..not new or mint but very beautiful...plays wonderfully with above average tone... .

Here we have a very near mint Japanese Hummingbird acoustic guitar Model AD30 Lawsuit era detailed replica WoW! what a great guitar... this one is very much Identical in construction & materials as our high end Aria hummingbird that recently sold.. the neck is great a nice medium-slim profile with a great feel to it..the action is great and is ez to play..Premium woods used in this guitar.. this guitar is in above average condition for a lawsuit player of this vintage... This one has the Gibson exact headstock... big bold sound from this baby too really sounds professional grade...

This little beauty was built in 1991 Model: D10n- N is for Natural and is beginning to open up in sound quality over the new issues of the D-10 and is a great value we believe this one is better sounding then new and now is it has freshly been upgraded with a bone nut & new Martin Marquis strings installation just today and now it rings sweet &clear tone much like our vintage Yamaha Fg - Takamine f- Martin d, Yairi.. like tones for a fraction of that...wood & finish on this example is almost mint it virtually looks just as new...9.9 JVG condition rating...nearly 20 years old coming into its own town wise and is almost like new...No problems cracks or repairs... · # Solid Spruce Top this example has nice straight grain and is in real nice condition # Mahogany sides/back....again good grain pattern and fit and finish are very nice+++ # Mahogany neck size is medium ++ 1 11/16th" @ the nut with adjustable trussrod...beautiful grain Mahogany with a perfect fit & finish ...neck set original & excellent # Rosewood fingerboard and bridge..both nice east Indian rosewood .. rich appearance to this example # Natural/buffed thin Poly gloss body finish / wow!... very nice too # Black pickguard # Stained mahogany/buffed gloss neck..nice American size neck not thin like many made today...this one feels American med++ size.. like a Gibson or Martin... # Quality Chrome die cast tuning machines = work excellent # Multi lam top binding # Neck binding # Soundhole rosette # Width at nut: 1 11/16th # Scale length: 25.5" # Overall Length: 41" # Lower bout: 15 5/8" # Upper bout: 11 5/8" # List Price in 1991: $499.90 # Colors: Natural Note: All dimensions and specifications are given to the best of our knowledge from actual measurements and/or manufacturer's specifications. Small variances and/or discrepancies may exist. Just in and as it is priced so reasonably for a clean 21 year old vintage acoustic I believe this will not last long at this price... better snap her up while you can! Thanks for your interest any questions email gr8bids@comcast.net pics to come asap .

Here we have another excellent FG160 for your serious consideration the Yamaha FG 160 Acoustic Guitar Made in Japan in the early - mid 70's from Nippon Gakki factory. This example is an early 70's a more RARE version Yamaha FG 160 again this example is the Made In Japan Nippon Gakki and not to be mistaken for the similar Korean version of the FG-160 which is also nice but not the same as these apples/oranges. This example is MADE IN JAPAN and was built well over 35 years ago and was built to very high detailed standards as well as some of the best Exotic grained Honduran Mahogany woods available ( see pics please for that detail ) in that time period to compete with the great Martin and now this Yamaha is quite well aged with beautiful patina of a true vintage instrument and is a true vintage guitar in its own right. This one has the Amber/Tan label and not the Red Label but the golden lable. The frets are very good - original. The guitar has it's natural age and patina with a few expected minor nicks,dings from a well loved and adult respected instrument. This fine example is here and in stock... We upon receiving have remove the strings cleaned and detailed the guitar oil rosewood and polish finish, and this guitar to plays very well and optionally available upgrade if wanted please ask us...may include new bone nut/saddle/ we have several of these old Yamaha's and they are truly amazing instruments very well compared to Martin, Taylor, Gibson for there fine construction and playability with amazing tone for this kind of money... Here s a link to Harmony Central if you care to rehttp://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Yamaha/FG-160+/10/1 All New pics ... Interested ? ask Thanks . .

Here we have another brilliant example of what Yairi is known best for....that's making THE BEST Acoustics in the world for a fair price.... as good or better than Santa Cruz comps $ $3600 -5000 ...Martins over $3500-5000 ..and several other of the worlds top high end manufacturers of fine guitars strive to make them this nice.... This is an exotic bird... you know the specs..if you don't know specs look back at our other Yairi DY91 and you can see them... this is an impressive guitar... Beautiful is only the beginning ... the sound & tone is what all high end acoustics strive for with great volume and articulate fidelity ...you here your rich crisp lows and articulate highs ...great for just about any kind or style of music.. if you want a great sounding guitar , your journey has led you to the right place... please enjoy the pics! Let me kn ow if you may have any questions or are ready to purchase this fine example...Vintage ... over 32 years to mellow to the rich and warm patina you see here now... better than a new one when it comes to open aged tone I'm convinced that over 30+ years is key to the open tone of a vintage player sure to only increase in resonance and richness and also value.. these older Yairi's are superb. This gem came to us in a funky " wrong case"... I have just purchased a period 1978 correct Alvarez Yairi hard shell case now that is available for what we paid for it $119.00 NOW = its ready for you here today sorry its already Gone!.

Here we have a great vintage Dove guitar made over 37 years ago and it surprisingly looks as if it was made just 2 years ago...it is in amazing shape for this vintage..The woods used in this examples construction do not take a back seat to the Gibson Dove, the top appears to be a gorgeous solid straight grained spruce and it looks to be fine grade stika, the mahogany is of a very fiery high grade beautifully and exotic grain pattern I think it looks like Honduran Mahogany by looking at it in person in good light WoW... You be the judge see the pics please for all those details... as I can see that grain clearly and it waves & looks flames too its exotic back well its hard to say but it looks like Brazilian Rosewood as does the dark Rosewood fretboard & bridge all excellent quality you seldom see today on the new guitars..this is like a 60's Gibson Dove but in the 70's they added the tunamatic bridge feature to the standard adjustable nut of the day this was the high end Japanese models that included this feature for the most part and with the nylon saddles its EZ on the strings and make for a smooth tone transition... I remember when these first came out..our bass player got one of these Doves we were all impressed one band mate had the Gibson hummingbird his was a 66 or so..it sounded beautiful and this cheep at the time Lyle sounded so close we were all joking about that for quite a while...of course the gibson cost him $1100 or 1300 used in those days now that Gibson is $3500 or more.. anyway I digress back to this Lyle.. if you look closely you will find that the frets on this guitar show virtually no wear... bindings are excellent... the Fretboard is rich and dark and looks like Brazilian just like the 60's Gibson... then you see the beautiful correct vintage Pearloid fretboard inlays and the bridge Dove Inlays both aged with natural almost 40+ year old patina just like a vintage Dove would have... not that fake plastic or even fake mother of pearl looking stuff ...not this baby she we built well. As I understand it Lyle was the only Japanese manufacture sanctioned by Gibson and authorized to make Japanese Replicas at this time.. these are among the best quality made and are exact in detail..This guitar even has the famous Gibson " Stinger" on the back of the headstock... this one is a Premium example in every way using only top grade AAA materials with a fit & finish that not holding back = is equal to fit & finish quality of the Gibson original Dove... the neck on our Lyle is also a nice medium profile 1-11/16 @ nut and is so easy to play the action is less than 3 16ths @ 12 fret that's very good as is the intonation. With just a few minor dings or doinks this baby is a vintage Beauty. JVG rated 8.5-9 / 10 very good - excellent used - vintage condition.. Comes with a new set of Gibson Acoustic strings already installed and ready to play & a the original Case. Also includes the Electric Pickup system by Dean Markley Promac Grand Series Humbucking pickups this sounds huge / booming tone acoustically articulate it is plugged in at the bottom strap pin so no additional holes were made and if you want to disconnect & remove it that is very EZ... however if you hear it ..you'll keep it in... Sounds Great! .

80s Alvarez F5 Fancy Mandolin Gibson Replica vintage made in Japan....has just arrived and WoW! We love these old Japanese Alvarez Hand Made Gibson F5 Replica Mandolins. Many of these were made from the absolute finest premium woods in those days and are truly as good or better than what Gibson was making in this same time period.. see the straight grained Premium solid Sitka Spruce top, with gorgeously AAA Flamed maple side - back & neck,... in very good - excellent used condition... We can give you an in hand walk threw in explanation of condition details if you like.. This little gem comes with it's original hard shell case too...sweet example these are the top of the line vintage mando's now over 30 years old and a real vintage mando..this baby has amazing tone and is a really great player..Ps.. its also set to go electric if wanted plug her in & your good to go... this is also easily removed with 0 damage if not wanted but is a plus if needed,,,this is the one to own..here ya go folks a top of the line Japanese Fancy F5 wow.. top Luthier Craftsmanship - fit & finish quality... 100% the best AAA woods... 30+ years old in excellent condition...need I say more?..any questions you can email gr8bids@comcast.net .

WoW!.. We are really proud to have another great Exotic Japanese Vintage Acoustic in stock now this is a one owner find here folks... shes super x brace built like a real vintage Martin this example is built using some of the finest Rare Exotic Pre Ban Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood timbers you will ever likely see WoW!!!..just have a look at this top of the line very Rare Japanese High End D-45 copy... Aria of Japan known know to have made some of the finest " true Lawsuit guitars " of that golden era ..that's late 60's threw 83 or so...I'm very familiar with this guitar its an exact clone of the Alvarez Yairi 5060...we have had several of the Alvarez's but have NEVER SEEN in person an Aria like this....they just reversed the numbers to 6050 but its construction and materials is identical. super well built made of the finest timbers...questions?.. email gr8bids@comcast.net New more detailed Pics soon to come please do stay tuned! Thanks for your interest Joe.

We are very proud to present another great find this is a Vintage 30+ year old Japanese high end Martin D-18... built to exacting Martin specification standards all executed masterfully some say may have even surpassed the US made same era Martin D-18 in some respects. Solid Spruce top is excellent++ no checks or finish checking no cracks anywhere on this beautiful super well crafted example. Fit & finish looks amazing and it truly looks like it was built last year and barely played then its actual 30+ years... its mellowed and opened up now and is truly a wonderful articulate instrument The action is effortless and plays like a Martin D-18 dream. All original - one owner vintage Japanese D-18.. WoW! talk about hard to find like this you will keep this forever its tone and playability is nothing short of the high end 60's Martin ..these 30+ year old fine instruments sound as good or better. You will not be disappointed with your decision to purchase this fine 30 plus year old gem of a Japanese Vintage Acoustic Guitar... enjoy! .

Just in...and this baby is a High Quality instrument and a Beautiful performer to say the least. Japanese workmanship and pride went into this guitar not to mention the choice top quality figured woods. The Spruce top is high grade straight grained with beautiful figure, the body's back & sides are all AA figured Mahogany and the gorgeous figured Mahogany neck is real sweet with a very nice feel to it .. a mid-slim profile 1/11/16th at the nut ( freshly set up ) and the action is perfect mid-low and plays as well as a $3000 guitar...the intonation is dead with a set of Martin strings installed on her now She really Rings like a Bell...no funny buzzing anywhere, frets are very good-excellent at 92% for its age better than average condition and is conservatively JVG rated at 8.5 /10 very good - excellent vintage condition.. ( see pics for details ) used not new or mint with normal minimal scuffs,dings - scratches or dents associated with a real vintage Japanese guitar that's 34 year old vintage guitar no wood cracks or repairs. 100% ready to enjoy out of the box condition... Really a great fine in a Vintage Japanese Acoustic guitar.. get her before she's gone at this great price best act quickly.. Thank you for your interest any questions email Joe gr8bids@comcast.net .

Just in is a not only Beautiful Vintage Japanese 12 string Acoustic but a great one at that. This one has excellent action, excellent neck set & Playability is just about as good as is gets nice and low and playable all the way up the fretboard.The woods used in its construction are all choice top grade , a solid Sitka Spruce top with its beautiful straight grain & patina developed naturally over the last 32+ years its old now a true vintage gem.. The sides & back are gorgeous Rosewood as is the fretboard.. full Mahogany neck..a medium profile nice a real nice feel to it...This guitar has a full and rich sound one would expect from a very expensive vintage guitar aged good tone woods is the key to this guitars sound. Workmanship fit & finish are above average ..and sort of expected with a high end proud Japanese instrument building company.. this one to me compares almost exactly with the 76 Takamine F400 12 string that are in the same condition that is because this Yamaki is in the upper percentile of clean all round condition easily JVG Condition rated @ 9/10 very good - excellent vintage condition.. Excellent 32+ year old vintage Japanese 12 string acoustic. Good wood + superior craftsmanship = top playing condition + good price = excellent value = better get it while she's here and in stock today. You can call now 408-375-1356 or email us at gr8bids@comcast.net Thanks for looking! Joe .

Here we have a very nice example of the Yamaha Red Label fg230-12... This example is in very good - excellent original condition. The woods used on this guitar are of a very high grade ... spruce top, Honduran Mahogany back, sides and neck please see pics for the details but very nicely grained woods!... workmanship is impeccable... the guitar plays like a real with very good action and the intonation is set dead on... The neck is solid Mahogany and is slightly beefy..I love the feel of this guitar and when you hear is you will be in 12 string heaven... no cracks or repairs ... the condition is vintage used its over 30+ years old you know ...with several minimal scratches but still overall a very beautiful vintage guitar. The wood has aged and mellowed with time to yield a wonderful rich tone only a 30+ year old quality instrument can offer. This one has that quaity rich sound along with the playability with the right aging now and with its beauty ...its a no brainier... Also available is a cool $100 vintage hard shell case see pics Thanks for your interest!.