1980s Yamaha L-10S
All Solid | Made in Japan | Excellent Condition | Original Hard Case
£1100.00
A beautifully preserved Yamaha L-10S acoustic, handcrafted in Japan as part of Yamaha’s premium L-series. Built during Yamaha’s golden era, the L-10S was positioned as a luxury-grade, all-solid acoustic, using top-quality tonewoods and craftsmanship aimed to rival the best of Martin and Gibson.
This example is in exceptional condition — with rich tone, low action, and a clean, elegant sunburst finish. A rare opportunity to own a high-end Japanese vintage acoustic at a very reasonable price.
🪵 Features:
Solid Ezo spruce top (from Japan)
Solid rosewood back & sides
Mahogany neck with ebony fretboard and bridge
Intricate abalone/wood rosette & top purfling
Vintage sunburst finish
Made in Japan – early 1980s
Original cream oval label – used only on high-grade L-series models of this era
✅ Condition: Excellent for Its Age
Clean body with minimal cosmetic wear
No cracks or structural issues
Neck is straight; truss rod fully functional
String action at 12F: • 1st (high E): ≈ 1.5 mm • 6th (low E): ≈ 2.25 mm
Frets in great shape (~80% remaining)
Setup completed and ready to play – balanced, open, articulate tone with solid bass and shimmering highs
🎁 Includes:
Original Yamaha Hard case (included free of charge)
🎼 Why this guitar?
The L-series was Yamaha’s answer to boutique-level acoustics — all solid wood, handcrafted in Japan, and built with meticulous detail. While vintage Martins and Gibsons from this era cost thousands, this L-10S delivers comparable tonal depth and craftsmanship at a fraction of the price.
The original cream oval label identifies this as a true handmade early L-series model, produced during Yamaha’s most respected acoustic period.
These guitars are no longer in production, and clean examples like this are getting harder to find.
If you’re after a vintage acoustic with heritage, build quality, tone and long-term value, the L-10S should be on your shortlist.
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