Description

70s MIJ Yamaha L-5 with a solid spruce top, semi solid rosewood back and sides. $749!

A handcrafted Japanese acoustic guitar from the late 1970s, featuring a solid spruce top and semi-solid rosewood back and sides, known for its rich tone and enduring build quality.​

Type: Steel-String Acoustic Guitar
Model: L-5
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Year of Introduction: 1976
Top: Solid Yezo Spruce
Back and Sides: Semi-solid Coral Rosewood (two-layer veneer construction)
Neck: Honduras Mahogany
Fingerboard: Striped Indian Ebony
Bridge: Ebony (transitioned to rosewood in later models)
Scale Length: 650 mm
Nut Width: 43 mm
Finish: Natural lacquer top with urethane back and sides​

Notable Features:

  • Part of Yamaha’s esteemed L-series, introduced in 1975 for the Japanese market

  • Semi-solid construction offers tonal qualities comparable to solid wood while enhancing durability

  • Known for its balanced tone, rich overtones, and extended sustain

  • Highly regarded among vintage Japanese acoustic guitars for its craftsmanship and sound quality