Yamaha G-50

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Average Price: $109

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In the Classical & Nylon-String Guitars category, Yamaha G-50 is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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Yamaha G-50 classical guitars were built from 1967-1969.

Noteable features: Rosette unique design, notched headstock, Yamaha name on headstock as opposed to the Yamaha tuning fork logo on the later model G-50A

Original MSRP $49.00 Top: Spruce Back/Sides: Maple back, Katsura sides Neck: Nato Fingerboard: Hazel Bridge: Hazel Color(s): Natural Scale: 658mm

Notes: Tops may be Pine

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The Yamaha G-50 NT has been noted to suffer from potential neck damage if steel strings are used instead of nylon, affecting long-term structural integrity.
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Some owners note that the Aria AC-8 potentially features a solid top, which could offer superior sound quality compared to the Yamaha G-50 NT's laminated construction.
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The Yamaha G-50 NT is considered sufficient for entry-level use, even allowing one owner to initially participate in a university guitar program.
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Owners have mentioned that despite the Yamaha G-50 NT's low-end status, it still provides a nostalgic value and reasonable playability for non-professional use.
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Nick Drake

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This guitar was owned by Nick and some photos exist whis this guitar.

Rosette and headstock match to Yamaha G-50 NT natural.

Althought photo is in B&W, the shade of the soundboard clearly indicate a Natural finish. A ceder top would have been more a darker shade.

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The Yamaha G-50 and G-50A classical guitars are entry-level models from the 1960s and 70s' "G Series," differing mainly in their manufacturing dates and detailed specifications. While the basic design and materials used (e.g., spruce top, meranti/kapoor sides and back) are the same, the "A" (Ancho/wider or improved version) indicates minor quality changes depending on the manufacturing period, such as a slightly wider fingerboard or a modified bridge.

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Generally, the G-50 was positioned as a more affordable entry-level model, while the G-60A was positioned as a step up in grade.

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Yamaha G-60 Classical & Nylon-String Guitars

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The main differences between Yamaha's classical guitars "G-50" and "G-60" lie in their manufacturing year, price point (the G-60 being the higher-end model), and the resulting subtle differences in tone and specifications. The G-60 is characterized by a brighter, clearer tone.

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