1978 L-53 Custom

YAMAHA / 1978 L-53 Custom

The L-43 Custom was designed by Terry Nakamoto, one of the most famous guitar designers in Japan.
This L-53 is one of the most gorgeous guitars among them.
The sparkling jewel-like avalon decoration is inlaid in a design resembling a sacred rope only on the early model.
It is no exaggeration to say that this is a miraculous model born of YAMAHA's craftsmanship and Terry Nakamoto's originality.

The model introduced here is an early model "L-53" made in 1978.
Another difference between the early and late models is the wood used for the center of the body back, which is Ebony in the early model and Hakaranda in the late model.
We have experience in handling both early and late models, but the sound of the early model is tighter and has more components in the high frequency range thanks to the ebony material, giving it a high-end impression, and honestly speaking, we can't say whether it is superior or inferior.
The sound of a "good guitar" made of hakaranda wood, with a popping attack, cannot be experienced with ordinary rosewood guitars.
The neck is V-shaped with a nut width of 44mm, so it does not feel so wide.

It looks fancy and is a great work of art, but the sound is also exceptional.
It is definitely one that will enrich the music life of anyone who has it in their hands.

[Specs/Included case]
TOP: Solid Ezo Spruce
BACK: Solid Brazilian Rosewood / Solid Ebony 3P
SIDES: Solid Brazilian Rosewood
NECK: Honduras Mahogany / Ebony 5P
FINGERBOARD / BRIDGE: Ebony
SCALE: 651mm
NUT-WIDTH: 44mm
CASE：Original Hardshell Case (shoulder strap included)

[CONDITION]
- Thorough inspection and adjustment of neck and wood by acoustic guitar specialist.
- Neck is straight, no chattering or clogging.
- String height at 12th fret: 2.5mm on 6th string side, 2.0mm on 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion: approx. 4.5mm-3.2mm
- One crack repair on the top center of the body
- Nut/saddle replaced at our store (cow bone)

[Warranty: 6 months]


[We offer a 6-day trial period after the product arrives at your home to allow you to try out the product.
If you are not satisfied with the product, we will refund the purchase price.
*The customer is responsible for return shipping costs.