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★YAMAHA L-53 Custom Acoustic Guitar 1981 + hard case★

The L-53, made in 1981 and the highest grade Yamaha custom series at the time, has arrived. This is a very premium Japan Vintage item that was produced and sold only on made-to-order basis at a list price of 350,000 yen in 1982, 42 years ago, when prices and monetary values are completely different from today.

This is the first L series that was given the name "CUSTOM" along with "L-51", "L-52", and "L-54", and among them, "L-53", which uses a lot of abalone shellfish (Mexican abalone). "CUSTOM" is very popular, and about 10 years ago in 2012, it was reprinted as "L-53CUSTOM Reprint Model", completely limited to 20 pieces, at a manufacturer price of ¥1.995.000 (5% tax included), but it was released in no time. It was sold out in no time.

Speaking of Yamaha in the 1970s, the FG-180 is known for its looks, which have an overwhelming presence both at the time and today.The L-53CUTOM is not only powerful, but also made of Scots pine and Jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood). ), the combination produces a unique bright, grainy, and sparkling sound. When it was new, the bright sound with the hardness of the Jacaranda wood on the entire surface was a striking impression, but perhaps because it has been used for 40 years, the mid-bass has a sense of volume, and the sound has a good boxy sound, from the high to the high end. The impression is that it has a well-defined, mature tone that is well-balanced down to the bass.

It is said that the exact number of pieces produced is unknown, as they were produced only by order for several years from 1975 to 1980.

The top of the body is top quality Ezo pine, the back and sides are made of high quality Jacaranda, the back is 3 pieces, the neck is made of mahogany, the fingerboard is made of ebony, and the bridge is made of ebony. The inner label has the handwritten signature of Terry Nakamoto, the current director of Terry's Company. The head top, position mark, sound hole rosette, and body purfling are all eye-catching with inlay work that uses plenty of abalone shellfish. I think the gorgeous inlay work took more effort than the Martin D-45 at the time.

It is not in collector's condition, but is an instrument that has been used properly for practical purposes, so there are many scratches and small scratches throughout that are appropriate for the model year, and there is a feeling of use that is appropriate for the model year, but there are no major noticeable scratches or damage. It is in very good condition considering the model year. There are hairline crack adhesive marks along the wood grain in the center of the top of the body, behind the bridge. After receiving the product at our store, we took the time to adjust the humidification, glue it together, and patch the back board. I don't think there is anything to worry about in the future.

The pegs are the original TM-30Gs from that time, and although the gold plating parts are faded and rusty, they can be tuned without stress. A strap pin has been added to the neck heel cap. There are rice grain-sized scratches and scratches on the side and back of the body due to use, and there are also minor paint marks near the bottom of the back due to the strap. The back of the neck also has some scratches from the capo and stand. There is no wear and tear on the fingerboard surface, and the fret height is sufficient.

The adjustment is perfect, with string heights above the 12th fret, 6th string: 2.6mm, 1st string: 1.8mm, and the saddle height is generous. I think the action is low enough to provide good playability without spoiling the original sound of the instrument.

The slightly hard, crisp, and dry Jacaranda body, which is typical of Yamaha guitars of the past, produces a powerful, voluminous sound with good response and a clear tone, and the sound is even better when heard from the front than from the person playing it.

Many famous folk musicians used it on recordings and on stage, and it was a high-end instrument that cost many times the starting salary of a working adult at the time, so it was a high-end instrument. Even now, it is a premium model that is difficult to obtain and valuable, so it commands a high price on the market. Comes with original hard case.

It's cheaper than the market price, so this may be your last chance to get it at this price. Recommended for those looking for it.

YAMAHA/L-53 CUSTOM

Color: Natural/wood grain Condition: B+: No problems in normal use Year of manufacture: 1981 Top board Material: Spruce side board Material: Jacaranda back board Material: Core Accessories: Hard case

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