Yamaha G50-A
Overview
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- acoustic guitars
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Dates of manufacture:
1969 to 1972
The Yamaha G50 A classical guitar was made between 1969 and 1972 and sold for $69. Yamaha described the G-50A as an economy model for the aspiring guitarist who wants quality in his first guitar. The sounboard was generally spruce, but pine was sometimes used. Back and sides were made of Katsura, one of the largest hardwood trees growing throughout Japan, and in some parts of China - scientific name Cercidiphyllum Japonicum (described as Judaswood in the Yamaha 1971 catalog). Neck was made of Nato. Fingerboard and bridge were made of bubinga. Scale length (nut to bridge) 658mm.
Specifications (19)
General
| Finish colors | natural finish |
| Made in | Japan |
| Number of strings | 6 strings |
| Scale length | 26 inches scale length |
Body
| Body back material | judaswood body back |
| Body sides material | judaswood body sides |
| Body style | classical style body |
| Body top material | spruce body top |
| Body width | 14.5 inches body |
| Soundhole rosette | red/black rosette |
| Soundhole | round soundhole |
Neck
| Body fret | Neck joins body at 12th fret |
| Neck joint | set neck |
| Neck material | nato neck |
| Number of frets | 19 fret |
| Peghead (headstock) | slotted (open) headstock |
| Tuner layout | three-each-side |
Fretboard
| Fingerboard material | bubinga fingerboard |
Hardware
| Tuners | classical tuners, pearl button tuners |
Prices (40)
| Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $200 | good | ||
| 1969 | $69 | new | guitar-list | List price |
| 1960 | $69 | worn | ||
| 1969 | $69 | new | ||
| 1969 | $69 | new | ||
| 1969 | $69 | good | ||
| 2013 | £120 | worn | ||
| 1972 | £69 | worn | ||
| 2016 | $80 | worn | ||
| 2016 | $30 | wreck | ||
| 1970 | $69 | new | ||
| 1972 | $95 | new | scratches to back of the guitar, but NO holes. Everything else is in great condition. | |
| 1971 | $65 | new | C.Garault | Few scratches behind. |
| 2015 | kr200 | good | ||
| 1972 | $55 | new | ||
| 1994 | $115 | excellent | ||
| 1900 | $1000 | new | ||
| 1973 | €80 | new | ||
| 1970 | $0 | good | ||
| 2018 | $100 | excellent | Gary Huber | Showroom condition. Somebody treated this with kid gloves. |
| 2016 | kr50 | good | ||
| 2015 | kr450 | good | ||
| 1970 | $60 | good | ||
| 1999 | $100.00 | good | ||
| 2018 | €100 | good | Guitar bought second-hand in 2020 ... | |
| 2018 | $100 | good | ||
| 2018 | $5 | good | ||
| 2018 | $100 | good | ||
| 1973 | €100 | new | ||
| 1973 | €100 | new | ||
| 2017 | $0 | good | Zack | |
| 1971 | $70 | worn | ||
| 1972 | $79 | new | Lightly used | |
| 1968 | $99 | new | mick | |
| 2018 | R450 | excellent | Rick Slöhter | Bought in 2022 feb. |
| 1969 | $70 | good | Gabriel | None |
| 2018 | $44 | good | Karl | Purchased at a thrift shop on 4/8/2023 in Westminster, CO, USA (survey only goes to 2018). Between worn and good condition with case. |
| 2018 | $90.00 | good | RDI | |
| 1971 | $150 | good | ||
| 1972 | $70 | new |
Reviews (3)
YAMAHA G-50A reviewed by Anonymous
Anonymous
It is an excellent guitar for women with small hands. I can play bar chords that sound like bar chords. It has a beautiful tone. So happy to have this gem in my collection.
YAMAHA G-50A reviewed by Strummer
Strummer
Similar to the first review, I picked up a fairly abused looking G-50A at a music store and ended up taking it home because I couldn't believe the tone coming out of it. Even with old strings. After restringing it only got better. The Spruce top projects and sustains like a much higher end guitar. The Japanese hard wood they put into the backs and sides really improved with age - it provides a solid mid-range sound. This is the best value purchase of any used guitar I've ever bought. A great compliment to the Fender and Washburn when friends come over to jam.
YAMAHA G-50A reviewed by Anonymous
Anonymous
I inherited this guitar from a close friend who picked it up at at a garage sale as it was on my lap every time I was over at his house. Not sure what it is but this is a special instrument that seems to have aged beautifully. The action is as good as any guitar I've played and the sound although not as rich as my Manuel Contreras is outstanding. Not all copies may be as special but the one I have definitely defies its modest price. The short of it is if you run across one it's well worth checking it out.
