1975 Yamaha No.80
Made in Japan | Solid Top | Vintage Classical Tone
£345.00
The Yamaha No.80 is a refined vintage classical guitar from Yamaha’s golden-era Japanese production, built during a time when traditional craftsmanship and carefully selected tonewoods defined the brand’s reputation worldwide.
Based on the serial number, this example most likely dates to 1975, placing it firmly within the highly regarded Nippon Gakki period — known for its consistency, build quality, and warm, mature tonal character.
This model features a solid top, delivering a responsive and open voice with excellent projection. The tone is warm, rounded, and expressive, with a sweet midrange and smooth trebles — ideal for classical repertoire as well as fingerstyle playing.
Visually, this guitar has developed a beautiful vintage amber hue on the top, paired with a darker back and sides that give it a classic and understated elegance. The wood has aged nicely, contributing both to its tone and character.
Playability is comfortable and traditional for a vintage classical. The action measures approximately 3.5mm on both Low E and High E at the 12th fret, offering a solid classical feel with good dynamic control.
Cosmetically, the guitar shows honest signs of age, including surface marks and wear on the back and sides, but nothing that affects its structural integrity or performance. It remains a well-preserved and great-playing vintage instrument.
🪵 Features
Era: 1975 – Made in Japan
Model: Yamaha No.80
Factory: Nippon Gakki, Japan
Top: Solid spruce
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Finish / Colour: Vintage gloss natural / amber top with dark back & sides
Action: 3.5mm (Low E) / 3.5mm (High E) @ 12th fret
✅ Condition
Honest cosmetic wear consistent with vintage use
Visible surface marks on back and sides
Top has aged beautifully with a warm amber tone
Neck appears straight and stable
Fully functional and ready to play
🎼 Why buy this guitar?
A lovely example of a mid-1970s Yamaha classical, offering authentic Made in Japan craftsmanship, a responsive solid top, and a warm, mature tone that only vintage instruments can deliver.
Perfect for players looking for a characterful vintage nylon-string with strong musicality and classic aesthetics — not just a beginner instrument, but something with real soul.
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