c.1960 Yamaha Dynamic Guitar No.2
Hand Crafted in Japan | All Solid | Very Rare | Hard Case | Vintage Nitro CheckingYamaha
£840.00
c.1960 Yamaha Dynamic Guitar No.2 – Hand Crafted in Japan | All Solid | Very Rare | Hard Case | Beautiful Nitro Checking
The Yamaha Dynamic Guitar No.2 is a rare and fascinating early Japanese instrument from around 1960, built during Yamaha’s early Nippon Gakki era.
The Dynamic Guitar series is an important part of Yamaha history, designed as a unique crossover between classical and steel-string guitars. One of its most distinctive features is that it can be used with both nylon strings and light steel strings, which makes it especially unusual and collectible today. The metal saddle is another characteristic detail of this early design.
This example is all solid, hand crafted in Japan, and increasingly hard to find — especially in such honest vintage condition with a hard case included. The tone is dry, open, woody, and full of vintage character.
The action measures approximately 3.0mm on the Low E and 2.75mm on the High E at the 12th fret, making it very comfortable for a guitar of this age.
A particularly beautiful feature of this guitar is the natural nitro checking across the finish. These lacquer lines have developed naturally over many decades and are highly appreciated by vintage guitar lovers. Many modern relic guitars even try to recreate this look artificially — but on this guitar, it is completely authentic.
🪵 Features
Era: c.1960
Model: Yamaha Dynamic Guitar No.2
Origin: Hand Crafted in Japan / Nippon Gakki
Construction: All solid
Strings: Suitable for nylon or light steel strings
Saddle: Metal saddle
Finish: Natural gloss with beautiful vintage nitro checking
Action: 3.0mm (Low E) / 2.75mm (High E) @ 12th fret
Case: Hard case included
✅ Condition Notes
Very rare early Yamaha model
Beautiful natural nitro checking
Checking is finish-related only, from age
Honest cosmetic wear consistent with age
Structurally solid
Includes hard case
🎼 Why buy this guitar?
The Yamaha Dynamic No.2 is a rare early Yamaha with real historical interest, unusual design features, and genuine vintage charm.
With its all-solid construction, dual nylon / steel-string capability, metal saddle, and beautiful naturally aged finish, this is a wonderful piece for collectors and vintage guitar enthusiasts alike.
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