I foolishly overlooked them but soon realized I never ever played a bad one. Even the entry level and now in my opinion, the L , LL series customs beat anything out there. Anything and at a much better price.
@ReillyArr-vc1rm well how many rockstars do you remember using yamaha guitars. Slash: gibson Bb king: gibson John Mayer: prs Jimi Hendrix: fender Eric Clapton: fender Angus young: gibson Kurt cobain: fender SRV: fender Joe satriani: ibanez Any guitarist you know of would be either using fender, Gibson, prs , ibanez, BC rich etc. And as far as you're concerned about my knowledge of guitars . Iam an aspiring luthier I know everything there is about guitar luthierie, and how the major brands like gibson and fender are ridiculously overrated and overpriced . Yamaha guitar quality is unparalleled and their pricing is justified. So yes yamaha is the only god tier guitar brand out there. Japanese product's quality and prices are unmatched. It's just sad they are not world leaders in guitar market.
I just found a FG340 ll in a Goodwill store for 150 dollars , it was missing a string....it is from 1985 , in perfect condition ! Made in Japan with Yamaha tuners made in Japan. I put a new set of bronze 80/20 's , sounds amazing and being fully bound it is beautiful . Amazing craftsmanship. Looking in side the sound hole is a feast for the eyes , perfect joiner work. So tight !
Thank you for building such incredible Guitars...Everything Yamaha makes is great ..I own a 1989 Pacifica 721 that i Love .my brother bought a Revstar. I want so bad a SG 1500...I love Yamaha guitars..Japanese Guitars are some of worlds best ..their craftsmanship is perfect
I have an FG 350 D from the 1980s. Got it used, directly from Japan. I consider it a masterpiece. The sound, and action, and yes, its stunning beauty... Wow.
I am getting a FG5 Red Label, made in this shop. It is coming in 3 days. I have big hopes, I think it will be a beauty. I love to see how well it was made!
@@rturney rturney You are correct. The tone is fabulous, long sustain , beautiful sounding and loud. The build quality and materials are terrific. I am drawn in, and I love to play it. Everything sounds good on it. country, pop, jazz, spiritual music. enjoy your FG, thanks for sharing.
@@BradleyJohnson13 Bradley My Yamaha FG5 is wonderful. Beautiful wood and build quality. The neck and frets are silky smooth, it's ebony, a really nice slab of Black smoothness. The sound and intonation are great. It sounds like the best Martin I ever heard. and it has long sustain. I recommend this guitar highly.
Yes, I hope they are ok. The word I have received is that they are and working hard with the restrictions from Covid to continue building more instruments
Wow they work real fast in that factory! 🙃 Thanks for posting this, it confirms that the SA2200 is actually made in Hamamatsu (and not wherever the internet claims it would be made this week)!
Hey Bradley, When the CNC carves those necks, are they only rough carving it so the craftsman can finish final shaping it by hand, or does it carve it to the final thickness. Do you remember if the craftsmen do any work to the neck after it comes from the machine?
I would like to know what are the requirements to be able to work in one of your factories?? I love guitars and like many I would also like to know how to take care of them and build them: any advice???
I have a huge, beautiful Yamaha jumbo guitar, made in Japan and signed inside by the luthier about 25 years ago. It's the most amazing instrument, and I've been gigging it since the early 2000's where I've had loads of other musicians (usually with boutique brand guitars themselves) surprised that it sounds and feels like it does for being 'just a Yamaha'. I own a Lowden and two Avalons, too, and as amazing as they are, the Yamaha might yet be my favourite. Watching this video, I see what I suspected about how and where it was made. :)
To me Santanas tone was way superior when he had his Yamaha it had such a warm charming rich mid tone. After he switched to PRS the tone sounded much thiner and hollow. I wonder if Santana switched because of sponsorship? Having his own model?
(In the description) Hamamatsu is the city, which is in Shizuoka prefecture, and is also home to Kawai. Yamaha Music Craft is the name for the division of the company that manufactures and sells wood.
Hey Bradley, the CNC that was carving the guitar necks, are they also for the L series as well, because I saw in an earler video that they hand carved those necks, just curious.
It's wonderful that the Western world made it lawful to send almost their entire industry and manufacture to communist China. Very generous of them to deliberately and knowingly impoverish their own lands in favour of a communist China leg-up. Talk about a major windfall falling into your lap.
That’s really cool. I have friends that own vintage Yamahas and they love them. They have opened up nicely over time. Value? Not sure. Depends on condition. Check Reverb to see what same models in similar conditions have sold for. That will give you an idea of the current market value
lol....I've got large hands and play a Yamaha guitar and it feels fine (actually great). Fender standard is around 42mm. Not sure where you are getting your info? But it is misleading at best and completely incorrect at worst.
Less made but with more attention than those in Hangzhou were one is popped out every second. Soulless. Think the attention to detail here gives a better quality product.
They probably don't sell like 1/2 a million guitars a year either. If they did they'd probably have machines doing some of the work as well. You're going to get a more precise consistent accurate cut with a CNC machine than you will eyeballing it by hand anyway. As you can see a lot of the work is still done by hand.
I had this young ‘technician’ acquaintance with a senior coworker putting up this 2 million $ worth of CNC for Printed Circuit Board(mainly a communication type we used for proto Motorola project a Billion $ estimate…you would be surprised I was about the tools that these two artisans had used…very common kit tools that one would find in a toolbox…my 🧰…; that was Hitachi laser drilling cnc…; they are so tidy y precise y our co maintenance crews would have to need them if some troubleshooting major ones pop up…they would not tell their secret ways
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Probably the most underrated guitar brand ever , right from entry level to red label , I've never seen a yamha guitar which disappoints
@@every5thman947 kindly share , what difficulties are you facing with the yamaha guitar
I just got the A5R its an amazing guitar these folks do awesome work.
I foolishly overlooked them but soon realized I never ever played a bad one. Even the entry level and now in my opinion, the L , LL series customs beat anything out there. Anything and at a much better price.
Overlooked....not underated. Believe me..they are rated highly.
@ReillyArr-vc1rm well how many rockstars do you remember using yamaha guitars.
Slash: gibson
Bb king: gibson
John Mayer: prs
Jimi Hendrix: fender
Eric Clapton: fender
Angus young: gibson
Kurt cobain: fender
SRV: fender
Joe satriani: ibanez
Any guitarist you know of would be either using fender, Gibson, prs , ibanez, BC rich etc.
And as far as you're concerned about my knowledge of guitars .
Iam an aspiring luthier I know everything there is about guitar luthierie, and how the major brands like gibson and fender are ridiculously overrated and overpriced .
Yamaha guitar quality is unparalleled and their pricing is justified.
So yes yamaha is the only god tier guitar brand out there.
Japanese product's quality and prices are unmatched.
It's just sad they are not world leaders in guitar market.
Why Japanese custom Yamaha's are some of the best in the world.
Anything out of the HAMAMATSU factory is nothing less than amazing!
I just found a FG340 ll in a Goodwill store for 150 dollars , it was missing a string....it is from 1985 , in perfect condition ! Made in Japan with Yamaha tuners made in Japan. I put a new set of bronze 80/20 's , sounds amazing and being fully bound it is beautiful . Amazing craftsmanship. Looking in side the sound hole is a feast for the eyes , perfect joiner work. So tight !
u know u gonna see some fire handmade shit when u see some green machines
Very fine work done by Japanese craftsman
I know right imagine how much they would cost in the West
Thank you for building such incredible Guitars...Everything Yamaha makes is great ..I own a 1989 Pacifica 721 that i Love .my brother bought a Revstar. I want so bad a SG 1500...I love Yamaha guitars..Japanese Guitars are some of worlds best ..their craftsmanship is perfect
I have an FG 350 D from the 1980s. Got it used, directly from Japan. I consider it a masterpiece. The sound, and action, and yes, its stunning beauty... Wow.
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Looks pretty hand made to me
Yamaha Guitar
Made in Japan 😘❤
I am getting a FG5 Red Label, made in this shop.
It is coming in 3 days.
I have big hopes, I think it will be a beauty.
I love to see how well it was made!
I think you'll be very happy. I've had my FGX5 for several months and am loving the tone and craftsmanship. It's on the same level as a Martin D-18.
@@rturney
rturney
You are correct. The tone is fabulous, long sustain , beautiful sounding and loud.
The build quality and materials are terrific.
I am drawn in, and I love to play it.
Everything sounds good on it. country, pop, jazz, spiritual music.
enjoy your FG, thanks for sharing.
@@rturney FGX5, yes That's the one I am trying to get. I am saving for months, but soon will enjoy it.
How do you like it? I think those are really nice guitars.
@@BradleyJohnson13
Bradley
My Yamaha FG5 is wonderful. Beautiful wood and build quality. The neck and frets are silky smooth, it's ebony, a really nice slab of Black smoothness.
The sound and intonation are great. It sounds like the best Martin I ever heard. and it has long sustain. I recommend this guitar highly.
Have an LL36 on order. 4 months so far…hopefully will arrive in September.
Really hope these folks are doing okay now, they must've been hit pretty hard by covid these days. World-class work they do for musicians.
Yes, I hope they are ok. The word I have received is that they are and working hard with the restrictions from Covid to continue building more instruments
Instrument sales have been through thee roof.
Love my two Yamahas!!!
There was a 3 part video here in youtube also from the Hamamatsu factory. It's sort of "deleted" maybe, couldn't find it anywhere here in yt.
Yes i ordered mine 5 months ago from Hogans Guitar store im still waiting for it
what model do you order ?
And yes these guitars will give you absolute bang for your buck maybe more
I bought a Yamaha FGX5 Red Label just as Covid hit, took about 8 months to get but it’s awesome ❤❤❤
Wow they work real fast in that factory! 🙃 Thanks for posting this, it confirms that the SA2200 is actually made in Hamamatsu (and not wherever the internet claims it would be made this week)!
They do work rather quickly; don’t they?
great consistency
Hey Bradley,
When the CNC carves those necks, are they only rough carving it so the craftsman can finish final shaping it by hand, or does it carve it to the final thickness. Do you remember if the craftsmen do any work to the neck after it comes from the machine?
Yes. They get finished by hand. CNC takes away the bulk of the repetitive work
I would like to know what are the requirements to be able to work in one of your factories?? I love guitars and like many I would also like to know how to take care of them and build them: any advice???
Most the guitars are made here or elsewhere!
What the heck is wrong with the playback speed on certain sections?
This is just raw, mostly unedited video clips that I threw together and sped up in some areas where it is a bit slow.
I have a huge, beautiful Yamaha jumbo guitar, made in Japan and signed inside by the luthier about 25 years ago. It's the most amazing instrument, and I've been gigging it since the early 2000's where I've had loads of other musicians (usually with boutique brand guitars themselves) surprised that it sounds and feels like it does for being 'just a Yamaha'. I own a Lowden and two Avalons, too, and as amazing as they are, the Yamaha might yet be my favourite. Watching this video, I see what I suspected about how and where it was made. :)
To me Santanas tone was way superior when he had his Yamaha it had such a warm charming rich mid tone. After he switched to PRS the tone sounded much thiner and hollow. I wonder if Santana switched because of sponsorship? Having his own model?
What is the machine doing at 3:24? Is it leveling the frets?
No. Rather confident the machine is a belt sander. So, it levels the finger board (fretboard).
@BradleyJohnson13 - In what city was this factory? Do you know if this factory is called “Yamaha Music Craft”?
(In the description) Hamamatsu is the city, which is in Shizuoka prefecture, and is also home to Kawai. Yamaha Music Craft is the name for the division of the company that manufactures and sells wood.
Hey Bradley, the CNC that was carving the guitar necks, are they also for the L series as well, because I saw in an earler video that they hand carved those necks, just curious.
Sorry for the late reply. I believe they are, but it was a couple of years ago so I do t recall exactly. It’s highly likely that they do
I have a AC5R deluxe. It is beautiful and great quality. Just ordered a Revstar RSP602T in sunset burst. Wonder if it was made in this factory?
Hii this is from India,please give a review about your ac5r dlx yamaha want to buy it from the store.
Expensive, really wish they could sell at competitive prices as compared other makes that are just as good.
Cheaper than equivalent Martins, Taylors and Gibsons but no way inferior. Which other makes are you referring to?
Is the entire line of Yamaha guitars made in Japan?
No. LL36, LL26, A5R, SA2200, FGX5 and their brothers; GC series, FC50, etc........are made in Japan.
@@albertgogo Right, thanks
My LL16 is made in China, as is the FG3. Very high quality, but as this video shows, this Japanese factory is kind of custom shop.
It's wonderful that the Western world made it lawful to send almost their entire industry and manufacture to communist China. Very generous of them to deliberately and knowingly impoverish their own lands in favour of a communist China leg-up. Talk about a major windfall falling into your lap.
Yamaha better than American built guitars. Change my mind
I have yamaha acoustic clasic vintage ..sj 189..build in 1960-1970...i want to sale..how much the price now?
That’s really cool. I have friends that own vintage Yamahas and they love them. They have opened up nicely over time. Value? Not sure. Depends on condition. Check Reverb to see what same models in similar conditions have sold for. That will give you an idea of the current market value
@@BradleyJohnson13 all condition is good 98%..just a little for reparing..
Is that Nippon Gakki?
Was. In 1987--100-year anniversary--Nippon Gakki became Yamaha Corporation.
i wonder how ppl play with their small 43mm nut gitar
must have small fingers like kids
Yamaha guitars are 44mm unless you’re talking about a different brand?
lol....I've got large hands and play a Yamaha guitar and it feels fine (actually great). Fender standard is around 42mm. Not sure where you are getting your info? But it is misleading at best and completely incorrect at worst.
@@pb12661 he has a difficult time playing with his sausage fingers
Sped up
Less made but with more attention than those in Hangzhou were one is popped out every second. Soulless. Think the attention to detail here gives a better quality product.
Best guitar I own
I prefer Eastman they're all hand made no machines.
No true at all
They probably don't sell like 1/2 a million guitars a year either. If they did they'd probably have machines doing some of the work as well. You're going to get a more precise consistent accurate cut with a CNC machine than you will eyeballing it by hand anyway. As you can see a lot of the work is still done by hand.
Hello Bradley! I really want a Made in Japan Yamaha guitar, where can I get one? I love the LL series and Red Label series guitars
I had this young ‘technician’ acquaintance with a senior coworker putting up this 2 million $ worth of CNC for Printed Circuit Board(mainly a communication type we used for proto Motorola project a Billion $ estimate…you would be surprised I was about the tools that these two artisans had used…very common kit tools that one would find in a toolbox…my 🧰…; that was Hitachi laser drilling cnc…; they are so tidy y precise y our co maintenance crews would have to need them if some troubleshooting major ones pop up…they would not tell their secret ways
JAPAN, THE BEST HI-FI IN THE WORLD, THE BEST MUSICAL GEAR IN THE WORLD,
Yes, although Japan lost the WW 2. They lifted their shirt-sleeves and began to make things properly.