1970s Yamaha L-5 (Early Version)
Made in Japan | Solid Top | L (Luxury) Series | Original Hard Case | Low Action
£740.00
The Yamaha L-5 is a respected early model from Yamaha’s flagship L (Luxury) Series, produced in Japan during the 1970s as part of the brand’s pursuit of high-end acoustic craftsmanship. Known for its solid build quality, refined detailing, and balanced vintage tone, the L-5 represents Yamaha’s true golden-era MIJ acoustic design.
Early-version examples like this are increasingly rare and sought after by both players and collectors.
This guitar features a solid spruce top paired with beautifully grained rosewood back and sides, offering a warm, articulate voice with balanced projection and a focused midrange. It performs equally well for fingerstyle and strumming.
One particularly rare and desirable feature for a vintage Yamaha like this is its low action setup — measuring 2mm on the Low E and 1.5mm on the High E at the 12th fret — with no fret buzz, making it exceptionally comfortable and easy to play.
Classic L-series appointments include an ebony fingerboard with elegant inlays, ebony bridge, vintage-style tuners, and cream binding on both the body and neck.
Includes the original Yamaha hard case, making this a more complete and desirable vintage package.
🪵 Features
Year: 1970s (Early Version)
Series: Yamaha L (Luxury) Series
Top: Solid spruce
Back & Sides: Rosewood – beautifully figured grain
Neck: Nato
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Saddle: Bone (upgraded)
Bridge Pins: Rosewood (upgraded)
Finish: Amber matte
Scale Length: ~650mm
Nut Width: ~43mm
Label: Made in Japan (MIJ)
Action: 2mm (Low E) / 1.5mm (High E) @ 12th fret
✅ Condition
Good vintage condition with light cosmetic wear consistent with age
No cracks or structural repairs
Frets and fingerboard cleaned and polished
Straight neck with healthy frets
Fully set up and ready to play
🎁 Includes
Original Yamaha Hard case (well-fitted and protective)
🎼 Why this guitar?
Rare early-version Yamaha L-5 from the 1970s
Solid spruce top with beautifully grained rosewood back and sides
Tasteful bone saddle and bridge pin upgrades for improved clarity and sustain
Classic L-series appointments and vintage amber finish
A collectible yet highly playable MIJ acoustic with strong visual and musical character
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