Yamaha GC-30B 1978 Classic Guitar - GC / GCX Series - Used

Yamaha GC30B Guitar.

Yamaha Grand Concert series guitars.

Combining traditional Spanish manufacturing techniques and the research results of Yamaha's engineering team, each guitar is a gem made of carefully selected materials.

The history of the Yamaha Grand Concert guitar line began in April 1966 in Hamamatsu, Japan, when Yamaha established a classical guitar production and development division. In October 1966, Eduardo Ferrer, a follower of the tradition established by Antonio de Torres, was invited to Yamaha's workshop to train Japanese luthiers. He supervised the activities of Japanese master craftsmen here, passing on his work experience to them, teaching them the intricacies of making traditional Spanish instruments.

Eduardo Ferrer did this until 1967, training a number of outstanding Japanese luthiers. Using the knowledge and skills acquired while working with Eduardo, this team created a line of superior guitars (GC-5, GC-7, GC-10) which they launched in November 1967. This important event had a strong impact on guitar production in Japan. It has motivated guitar manufacturers to conduct research and testing related to acoustics, materials, coatings, and their influence on the sound and depth of the guitar's tone.

In 1972, Yamaha once again turned to Spanish experts for help and sent employees to Spain to learn the trade with Manuel Hernandez and Eduardno Ferrer (mentioned above).

And in 1973, Manuel Hernandez himself went to Japan to produce guitars with his Japanese colleagues, he researched and developed a new line of guitars (GC 30A / 30B / 30C) that were completely manufactured. Handcrafted by talented craftsmen, this guitar line was then introduced in 1974.

A characteristic of the guitars of this line is that each model has its own, special, easily recognizable melody.

The flagship model of this new line is the GC 30A. It is built according to the principles and concepts set forth by Manuel Hernandez himself. The GC 30B features traditional Spanish classical guitar tones . The GC 30C is a model developed based on the guitars of Marcelo Barbero.

In 1983, models developed based on the prototype of this guitar line appeared (GC30A / 30B / 30C). GC 50/60/70 models are based on GC 30A. GC 61 is a variant based on GC 30B and GC 62 is a variant based on GC 30C.

Also in 1983, thanks to Manuel Hernandez, a special model was released, based on prototypes of Hermann Hauser instruments - GC 71. This guitar was given to Andres Segovia (a famous musician) and was received his praise, which was a great achievement because Andres Segovia is very demanding and strict with the instruments he uses.

Until 2001, based on the GC 50/60/70 series, the GC 11/21/31/41 models were born.

These guitars were later discontinued in 2012 and replaced by the GC 12/22/32/42 and the two top models, the GC 82C and GC 82S, were built based on the GC 71.
This model name has been retained to this day.

At one time, some models of the GC series were manufactured by Yamaha in Taiwan, but connoisseurs did not like this, they preferred Japanese-made guitars.

On the label of each guitar there is an alphanumeric code that encodes basic information about the guitar and its place of manufacture.

The guitars have signature labels from the artists who made them: Hideyuki Ezaki, Toshio Katoh, Akio Naniki, Naohiro Kawashima, K. Tsuchiya and many others.

Many artists have used Yamaha's Grand Concert series guitars to perform and record albums. Among them are top-caliber guitar stars such as:

Andres Segovia, Spain, GC71, GC70C.

Leo Brouwer, Cuba, GC 30A.

Paco de Lucia, Spain, GC10F, GC30C, GC70.

Alirio Diaz, Venezuela, GC30A.

Shin-Ichi Fukuda, Japan, GC70.

Stepan Rak, Czech Republic, GC-70C.

Of course, the list of artists who own this Yamaha Grand Concert guitar is long. The names of these artists have proven the quality and class of Yamaha Rand Concert guitars.

Detailed specifications of Yamaha GC-30B Guitar.

Year of manufacture: 1978

Production and signing artist: Hideyuki Ezaki

Top: German Spruce

Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda)

Fingerboard/Bridge: Ebony/Rosewood

Neck: Honduras Mahogany

Bracing: Fan

Upper bout: 11 inches

Lower bout: 14 1/2 inches

Depth: 4 inches

Scale: 660

Nut Width: 52

Finish: French Polish

Action at 12th Fret: Low E 6 String 10/64; High E 1 String 8/64

Accessories: Hard case

Made in Japan

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