#31
|
|||
|
|||
Your 5 minutes too late
A fella named Joseph Brock and his wife maintained a web page that was the bible of Yamaki guitars. Unfortunately, The coding was old and he doesn't have the vast amount of time and money to needed to upgrade the site. So it slipped into data heaven a few weeks ago. The basic history can be found with a search. I have a page or two of sales adds,. One is posted on the first page of this thread.
|
#32
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
I am always on the lookout for yet another one as I love 'em !! Here is my other Yamaki .... DSC_9988 by bobbyjeepyj, on Flickr DSC_0012 by bobbyjeepyj, on Flickr DSC_0006 by bobbyjeepyj, on Flickr DSC_9986 by bobbyjeepyj, on Flickr
__________________
D'ya like my red dot.... |
#33
|
|||
|
|||
sorry but I just gotta say it...you suck, bobbyb!!!
|
#34
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#35
|
|||
|
|||
I found a Yamaki F-120 (dread) online this morning. Looks to be in decent shape. I might just bid on it...
__________________
- Michael - 1972 Yamaki F-115Y Deluxe Folk Maybe a few more... |
#36
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#37
|
|||
|
|||
My '78 Daion has Yamaki branded on the center strip. It is sort of a Martin copy, as much as it could be with a solid cedar top, mahogany lam back and sides, maple binding and brass nut and saddle. I was told that Yamaki made some Washburns and the Hohner "Arbor" series (?) from the salesman. It is a great guitar that has held up 37 years with no issues but fret wear.
__________________
2014 Martin SWOMGT 2002 Martin D-16GT Daion '78 Heritage Dreadnought Bought new in 1978 2010 Breedlove Passport "A" tuned |
#38
|
|||
|
|||
I have a little more info about Daion I think. A friend of mine, bought his first Daion Pw Mk xx-b bass in 1982 - and have been a fan ever since. He is a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge when it comes to Daions
First things first. I have seen the info about Daion starting to manufacture guitars back in 64. I am not sure that is correct. I suspect that the reason it is stated that Daion started to manufacture guitars in 64 is that the company may have started out as a distributor company. Not producing guitars themselves. I think this may have been where the copying models comes from as well. The company started manufacturing guitars in 78 (or actually November 77). They only produced guitars until 84, where they closed down. The brand was than sold incl lots of parts, to Korea that continued to produce them, but due to running out of high end materials they were simply winding down on quality. So the later models like the LP, Performer (some of these were MIJ) and so on, are not high end guitars. It is only the models produced in Japan that has a serial number, and those are very very good. I myself have 4 Daions. A Savage electric (rare single coil version called Veteran V), a 12 string Heritage, an acoustic Gezelle (sold my Martin for this, and have yet to regret that sale), and a Power Mark XX-b bass. I love them, and I love the quality of the instruments. Very very high end, and very sweet tone and sustain. Whenever I look for a new instrument, I like a lot, but always end up buying a Daion True love never dies |
#39
|
|||
|
|||
Yamaki/Kizan/Shinano/GJ Gould
duplicate post
Last edited by uzd; 05-30-2013 at 02:45 PM. |
#40
|
|||
|
|||
Yamaki
Quote:
http://www.oldguitar.jp/catalog/yamaki/YAMAKI-KIZAN.jpg Entire translation is posted on another thread, I'll give you a cliff notes version and try not to upset anyone. Deluxe Models F110,112,115,118,120,215,220....W115,120 (F)olk (W)estern (2)12string All Deluxe Models except 120's were Western Red Cedar topped 120's were Spruce Custom Models F125,130,140,225,230,240....W125 All Custom Models Spruce topped backs=mahogany/cedar/nato nut=metal or bone truss=rod or alum channel suffix S in later models =Spruce last two numerics = original cost in yen ie W125 = 25000 any mistakes check w/sneaky Hope this helps. Last edited by uzd; 05-30-2013 at 03:30 PM. |
#41
|
|||
|
|||
Double post ~ Sorry
Last edited by celticlofts; 06-02-2013 at 01:42 AM. |
#42
|
|||
|
|||
Yep I had one too. I think mine was a YB-500 model - This photo was taken in 1978 i think. Last edited by celticlofts; 01-17-2014 at 11:04 AM. |
#43
|
|||
|
|||
I have a 1977 Martin D28 and my other acoustic is a Yamaki Deluxe on the Headstock, it is indeed a Martin clone because the dimensions are almost identical Yamaki has a 44.4mm scale length the D28 is 44mm, inside it says Folk and No.115 but no serial number.
I have seen a couple of posts from people with this guitar but they say they have Serial Numbers and some have a letter W. Mine has an adjustable Truss Rod from inside the sound hole so has no Truss Rod cover on the head stock. Someone in Japan made some inquiries for me and they came back with it may have been an early production (Demo) used to show to music shops/retailers as it's strange that it doesn't have a Serial Number but this doesn't seem correct as I have seen some identical ones on ebay with no Serial Number there is one there now http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaki-Delux...item4acb4b456b It came with the original case and has the Japanese name N. SHINJI in Gold in English on the case. which they said is another indication it might have been a Demo model and taken outside of Japan to show buyers because a name using Japanese characters would mean nothing to people who didn't speak Japanese. Not sure if this means much to anyone here but I'm open to any other explanations.
__________________
If your not confused you need to study more Last edited by bille; 01-17-2014 at 08:21 AM. |
#44
|
|||
|
|||
I remember buying the Yamaki in around 77 or 78 and I kept it for about 6 months until I could finally afford to buy a Lowden. I busked in Dublin City center for the summer months and by the end of it I had enough money to go to McCullough Pigott, who if I remember correctly, were the only scockists of Lowdens at the time. I remember buying an 025 and taking it home in the back of a taxi for fear it might get damaged on a bus. To be honest I never bonded with the Yamaki and couldn't wait to get rid of it. I think I sold it for about £120.00.
|
#45
|
|||
|
|||
I've been talking with Larry Sturgall of Harptone's Diamond-S days. He told me that he had a contract with Diaon/ Yamaki to produce Harptone and ship them to the US. Only 50 were made and shipped. This would be in winter 78/79. He's still racking his head as to weather Daion had a contract to build the Harptone designs under the Yamaki Logo. More to come as I get the scoop.
|