This guitar is a commission sale - if you have a high end guitar you are interested in selling, please contact us via our easy to find website - search: Sell Us Your Guitar. Here for sale we have a Yamaha L-8 Acoustic Guitar in Natural Gloss finish. Made in Japan in circa. 1976​/​77, this guitar consists of a solid Ezo Spruce top, solid Rosewood back and sides, a Mahogany neck, and a 20-fret Ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include Gold sealed Yamaha tuners, and a double bound body. Of all the Japanese guitar makers in the 1970s, Yamaha was the only one not just copying famous Western brands. While they took some inspiration from companies like Martin, Gibson, and Guild, Yamaha created their own unique designs and ideas. The guitars they made were so well-crafted that they often outperformed the American originals. The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the profile feeling somewhat like a rounded 'C' shape. This provides a smooth and articulate playing experience across the register, allowing for easy reach in all positions. The gloss finish that has been applied to the neck has been softened by years of playing under the thumb which creates a nicely tactile sensation when playing. The Ebony of the fingerboard is luxurious under the fingers, whilst the 12" radius and wear from years of playing produces a fast and incredibly easy-feeling playing surface. The acoustic voice of the Yamaha L-8 is rich and beautiful, with a strong bass response thanks to the large body size. The well-aged tonewood of this instrument yields a soft and mellow sound that cannot be imitated in a new instrument, despite what modern manufacturers may claim. The warmth of the low end works fantastically with the smooth midrange, and the age-mellowed top end adds a soft sparkle to every note played on the instrument. The Spruce top projects beautifully, delivering plenty of dynamic range with plenty of clarity at lower volumes. A beautiful sounding instrument with its very own story to tell. Brand- Yamaha Model- L-8 Finish- Natural Gloss Year- circa. 1976-1977 Made In- Japan Top- Solid Ezo Spruce Body- Solid Rosewood Neck- Mahogany Neck Profile- 'C' Fingerboard- Ebony Fingerboard Radius- 12" Frets- 20 Scale Length- 25" Nut Width- 1.732" Pickups- N​/​A Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.

Verification report

Our ID: 1200625110271 Weight: 4.6lbs Serial: 91129 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall very good condition, the front face demonstrates light to moderate scratching, the most apparent of these between the A and B tuners. The top edge demonstrates light indentations across the entire edge, piercing the finish in places. Neck: Overall very good condition, the rear of the neck demonstrates chipping of the finish in the upper register which can be felt under the thumb in playing position. The entire register demonstrates light scratching and indentation which can be slightly felt under the thumb, however this does not affect the overall playability of the instrument. The fingerboard demonstrates light indentation in the early register consistent with regular playwear. Body: Overall very good condition, the front face demonstrates some moderate indentations towards the bottom edge of the treble side lower bout. Further lighter indentation and scratching can be identified either side of the soundhole. The edges and sides of the instrument demonstrate consistent light scratching and very light indentation visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. The bottom edge shows some indentations piercing the finish slightly. All aspects of the rear demonstrate light scratching and indentation visible under direct lighting at certain angles. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate moderate signs of use, with light indentation in the early register and some flattening of the crowns throughout. There is moderate material remaining for future fret work. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included. Hardware: Fully functional with moderate signs of wear. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 11-52 There is a small amount of material remaining in the saddle for further adjustments. Electrics: N​/​A Case & Accessories Hiscox Hard Case The case demonstrates light signs of use.