Brand new Yamaha LL26 acoustic guitar from their Lotus Series. Handcrafted by Yamaha's top luthiers in Japan from the finest tonewoods. Easily in the league of the top American manufacturers such as Taylor or Martin (probably closest to the Taylors in terms of a more modern, clean acoustic tone).[indent][indent]
[/indent][/indent]This guitar is absolutely flawless - I have looked over it from every angle, and the Japanese craftsmen are doing immaculate work. There is absolutely no blemish on this instrument: the woodgrain has no discolourations, unevenness or knots, the fretwork is perfect, the inlays, binding and joints are as cleanly executed as I have seen on any instrument of any price.[indent][indent]
[/indent][/indent]Why am I selling this guitar? Well... I actually received this guitar last Sunday as a prize for being the top guitar student on my diploma course. It's so much nicer than the acoustics I have been using for gigs (which are worth about £200 each)... but I am quite a showman when I perform, hitting the guitar and so on, and I'd almost be afraid to play it for fearing of scratching the finish. Plus, I would spend the whole night making sure it didn't get stolen, because there is no way I could afford to replace it.[indent][indent]
[/indent][/indent]The guitar is unplayed other than me strumming a few gentle chords when I received the guitar for school publicity pictures and things. It sounds (to me) fairly similar to a Taylor, quite a modern sort of tone. I still have the original box. It is still in tune from the factory.[indent][indent]
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[*]solid premium Engelman spruce top
[*]solid premium rosewood back and sides
[*]5-ply striped mahogany and padauk neck, satin finish on neck
[*]hand-finished ebony finger board and bridge, pearl diamond inlay
[*]Dreadnought-size body, natural gloss finish
[*]intricate wood binding
[*]premium Gotoh open-geared tuning machines, in vintage brass finish
[*]luxury leather-like luxury hardcase with plush lining, secure gold latches, leather handle and Yamaha logo
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[/indent][/indent]More information is available at Yamaha's website:
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[/indent][/indent]I can take high-resolution shots of any parts of the guitar on request... but this guitar is best seen in person.[indent][indent]
[/indent][/indent]I will also consider interesting trades or part-exchange ideas, as long as they are realistic... please don't offer your Squier strat as a trade. And I will only do a cash-on-collection/delivery deal unless we have agreed an alternative in advance. I may deliver within a reasonable distance for petrol compensation.[indent][indent]
[/indent][/indent]I would obviously like to get as close to the full value of the guitar as possible - I'm selling it for the lowest available online price of[size=2] [b][size=3]£1,399[/size][/b][/size], but by buying from me, you have an opportunity to see the guitar before buying and confirming that it is every bit as perfect as I have said... plus you get to help out a broke student![indent][indent]
[/indent][/indent]So get in touch, and save this beautiful guitar from the alternative fate of only being played quietly in my bedroom.