Yamaki F-160 | 1974 Made in Japan

1974 Yamaki F-160 dreadnought for sale. Made in Japan at the Daion/Teradaira factory. Solid spruce top. Solid rosewood back and sides. Mahogany neck with satin finish. Bound rosewood fingerboard with abalone hexagonal inlays. Rosewood bridge with bone saddle. Hard case included. $1750.
 
The F-160 is a high-tier model from Yamaki's golden era of acoustic production. Unlike lower-end laminate models, this features all-solid wood construction. The tight-grained spruce top has aged beautifully over 50 years. The solid rosewood back and sides provide deep projection and balanced resonance. This example is in exceptionally clean condition with zero fret wear.
 
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $1,750
 
Key Features
Year: 1974
Made in: Japan (Daion/Teradaira factory)
Serial: 17050
Model: F-160
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Top: Solid spruce
Back and Sides: Solid rosewood
Neck: Mahogany, satin finish
Fingerboard: Bound rosewood
Inlays: Abalone hexagonal blocks
Bridge: Rosewood with bone saddle
Hardware: Deluxe independent machine heads
Purfling: Herringbone-style
Case: Hard case
Condition: Exceptionally clean
 
Sound and Tone
All-solid construction delivers deep, resonant tone. Solid rosewood back and sides provide warmth and complexity. The aged spruce top has opened up over 50 years. Balanced projection with strong lows and clear trebles.
 
Feel and Playability
Mahogany neck with satin finish. Bound rosewood fingerboard. Zero fret wear. Low action setup. Smooth playability across the entire fretboard.
 
Condition
Exceptionally clean for a 50-year-old instrument. Spruce top has minimal superficial marks. Back and sides are clean. Neck and headstock are pristine. Zero fret wear. Low action setup. Structurally sound.
 
Background
The Yamaki F-160 was built by the Daion/Teradaira factory during Yamaki's golden era. These instruments are known for their excellent craftsmanship and all-solid wood construction. They were designed to compete with high-end American acoustics and are now highly collectable.
 
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