Yasuma guitars

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,mark-anthony
Date: 17 Nov 10 - 12:51 PM

Funny, for years I looked for info on my Yasuma CUSTOM Model 130 and nobody had ever heard of them.I have owned mine since 1980 and would never ever part with it( they will have to pry it from my cold ,dead hands).
It has gone through 3 bridges, 2 cowboy fret jobs and a neck reset.When I got the neck reset they thought I was nuts dropping $375 on a cheap Japanese copy. They had no idea of the treasure they held in their hands.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 10:24 AM

I just bought A Yasuma 130B newance, it was stucked way in a 2nd hand shop. 325 Euro. I was immediately in love with its warmth and sharpness of the tone, a rare combination.

Amsterdam and Paris, twitter @poulbotparis
I would love to share experiences on this brand

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 08:09 PM

The label on mine says, NEW ANCE DIPLOMAT MODEL 45-H. Japanese in sunburst. Any info would be appreciated.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,mateypeeps
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 07:03 AM

I got given a used Yasuma WG130 around 1986 by a repentant girlfriend as a replacement for my priceless 1960's Epiphone she trashed during a 'disagreement' ( well my playing never was up to much, but she could have just asked me to clear off down to the shed...). Beautifully made and finished, pretty standard looking apart from a tapered headstock - never seen another, anybody else out there got one ? Well the girl has long gone, but the axe lives on. It certainly hasn't been loved these past 25 years or so,it had a heavy action that just didn't invite one to reach for it in a mellow moment, but recently a guitar-minded buddy picked the neglected object in the corner up, blew the dust and cobwebs away with a few nifty chord sequences, and declared the instrument a real beauty. So a bit of research revealed that a dealer in the US used to sell Yasuma guitars with a bit of tape stuck inside recommending only use extra-light strings. Up to then I'd just used any old strings, and put up with the pain inflicted by the heavy action as penance offered up for the doomed Epiphone ( which had an action to die for, and I still miss it, sob !). Duly re-stringed with xtra lights, cleaned, dusted, and de-loused, the 130 was transformed. The action changed to at least bearable. But it was the sound - the SOUND, that finally shone through - ringing highs coupled with subterranean bass notes, and everything in between. It only took 25 years to discover this things mojo, and all thanks to a random web search - all hail!

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Peter Bowden
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 01:02 PM

http://yasuma-guitar.com/index.html
I recently bougt a Yasuma model 200 and have found this Japanese site which I hope will be of interest
Peter

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Rich
Date: 05 Mar 11 - 08:43 PM

I bought a Yasuma WG130 new around 1980 from a local music store in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. It was a toss up between that and the Yamaha but I fell in love with the beautiful mellow tone and abalone detailing. It's been a constant companion for over 30 years of actor/musician touring and bedroom noodling and sad (but true) is perhaps my most prized possession. It sounds amazing with new extra light strings, it keeps great tune in all weathers and I haven't replaced or repaired a thing in all those years. I don't know a lot about the pros and cons of expensive guitars such as Martin. My Yasuma wasn't any more to buy than a Yamaha but is it really as good as an equivalent Martin? They don't seem particularly collectable but I think my Yasuma is beautifully made and has got better with age. Isn't that the sign of a great instrument?

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,jose mari
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 05:39 PM

yo tengo un yasuma custom 130, que fue mi primera guitarra acustica en 1976,y tengo que decir que tiene un sonido especial,profundo,bastante equilibrado,mas dulce comparandola con la martin D-28,con un timbre especial.Poseo varias guitarras actualmente y nunca me desprendere de esta en concreto,tapa abeto mazizo y lados,trasera caoba maziza,muy buena construccion!

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Me in San Diego
Date: 06 Jun 11 - 11:56 PM

I recently acquired two Yasuma Tiples one is a copy of a Martin T17 the other is a copy of a Martin T28. Both are in mint condition. Looking for a value on them, I also picked up a mint 1927 Martin T17 and trying to get a value on it as well.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Guest from Canada
Date: 27 Jun 11 - 07:19 PM

I bought a Yasuma Custom Model 130 Newance new with hardshell case in 1974 for $245. I still have it (thankfully)! I have maintained it but the nitrocellulose finish has yellowed. The sound is outstanding. The Yasuma was obviously a Martin copy. I have since bought a Martin D35. Does the Yasuma sound like it? No...and the finish is not as perfect but it was ten times less in price! These Yasuma guitars have a sound of their own and until you play one it is hard to describe. I'm glad I've kept mine and won't part with it because it is unique and for the most part unobtainable! Nice to hear others out there who have these fine instruments.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: Tally Ho Man
Date: 30 Jun 11 - 07:37 AM

I played mine (Yasuma Custom Model 130) at my local folk club the other night and the original owner was there and wishes he hadn't parted with it! He bought it new in 1973! It has a unique and, in my view, fantastic sound and is one of the Japenese guitars that became known as the "Lawsuit Guitars". It's a pity that the copies were so blatant and I doubt that there is anything to compare in that range from later Japanese manufacturers.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Cal
Date: 02 Sep 11 - 05:25 AM

Hey all, I've seen a really nice looking Yasuma acoustic in a charity shop and wondered if it's worth buying (it's only £15!) It seems in good nic (straight neck, no obvious dinks or scratches, tuners and strings look ok & all there). Any advice - they seem pretty rare and there's very little info on the web.
The shop are keeping it until the end of the day for me, so I cant hang about!
Thanks
Cal

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: Tally Ho Man
Date: 04 Sep 11 - 07:26 AM

Buy it!

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,GUEST, DK
Date: 06 Dec 11 - 08:11 AM

Hi all, I own a Yasuma Custom Model 230, which I bought from a friend (original owner) about 20 years ago. He paid DKK 1300 (€ 175) for it in 1975 in Aarhus Denmark. I have installed a pick-up system and the guitar sounds fantastic both amplified and acoustic. It is truly a remarkable sound and I would never part with it. Good to know that there are more Yasuma aficionados out there. Thnx BJ

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,arthur bouman
Date: 26 Dec 11 - 08:17 PM

I bought a yasuma new ance 43 years ago brand new Beggs Music Shop in Dunedin, New Zealand for $500. It has survived many years of treasured ownership and has been enjoyed by the family. I would be interested to know it's worth but I shall not be letting go any time soon.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Jan 12 - 10:41 AM

I have a 4-string guitar that I always thought was considered a tenor uke. It is a New Ance brand, and inside the label says Kimihiko Yasuma No. 700. It was given to me by a friend about 45 years ago and I just wanted to know somthing about it.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Mike Australia
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 09:41 AM

My dad bought a Yasuma 130B brand new in the late 70's. It is one of the finest looking guitars I have seen. He barely played it and it sat in a case for most of its life. I recently cleaned it up and put some new light strings on it.

I really like this guitar, the fretwork and fingerboard are amazing. I think this 130B model has a solid top too, and is hand made in japan

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 12:15 AM

I have one of these as well, paid about $50 NZ for it in 1973.
Still sounds great.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,yasuma buyer
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 06:18 PM

Hi,

Do you still have the Yasuma 300c for sale? the link is down,

thanks

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,helen
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 07:44 AM

I've had my yasuma guitar for roughly 30 years. Its a beautiful looking guitar and sounds wonderful. I got it new in 1982 but it must have been in the shop for a few years Its got the K. Yasuma NEW ANCE scripted logo on the head. Abalone fret decorations and I think the color is cherry red back and sides with sunburst front , with a pick guard on it that has a picture of a hummingbird and a butterfly and flowers. Its got a label inside that reads ' est 1950 Yasuma hand made by Yasuma Musical Inst, co. Model no 240 H made in Japan. I fell in love with it as a fifteen year old who was just learning to play. My sister bought it for me after much begging. It was over 300 aust dollars then! I will never part with it now. My sister recently passed away, and every time I look at it I regret not keeping up with my lessons. I play a bit every now and again, but after reading here, I vow to start up again. It sounds wonderful. Thanks every one for bringing my guitar back to life for me. I only wish there was a way of finding out when thismodel was made. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Guest Barry
Date: 29 Dec 12 - 06:42 PM

I've just Googled Yasuma Newance out of curiosity over a mandolin I have owned for over 25 years, having bought it from a friend (for £30 I think). Like contributors above (11.10.07 and 02.10.09) I've been intrigued by its history. I can't find a model number but at the machine heads 'K Yasuma' is written in an arc in fancy script with 'NEWANCE' in capitals beneath it and inside 'K.Yasuma, Yasuma Musical Co. Nagoya Japan'. It has 'f' holes and the neck joins the body at the 10th fret. It is my second mandolin to a Stefan Sobell but plays very nicely and has a crisp clear sound across the full range. I refretted it some 15 years ago and it has a nice light action when used with D'Addario J74 strings. Clearly it's not in the same league as the SS but as an every day instrument to throw in the back of the car when travelling it's great. I've found the discussion thread here very interesting!

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Douglas,Seattle
Date: 16 Mar 13 - 03:29 PM

I am also the Extremely Happy Owner of a Yasuma Nuance Guitar that I bought in Newport News in the early 70's while on the road,My hotel got broken into and my Epiphone was stolen,I bought this Yasuma from a client of Mine and have been sooo very happy with it ever since , I would never ever consider selling it , I have never been able to find any information or another like it , mine also says hand made but where the model # should be there was a piece of masking tape that said to use extra light strings , when that disappeared some years ago so did the model #,My Guitar has a solid spruce top and Mahogany sides and back,however the back of My guitar is a three piece back with the center piece being maple i believe, and other two are mahogany and all three are divided by a tiny herringbone design.I have never found another guitar that has this guitars volume or bright sound and easy fingering neck,I will never sell this guitar,I would love to hear if anyone else has or knows of this model with the three piece back,thanks to everyone for making this Yasuma site available,

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Jun 13 - 02:30 PM

I am an owner of a T.Yasuma NewAnce Guitar
Inside the guitar is written(Mandorine)NewAnce in fancy script T.Yasuma Musical Instrument No. 30 .

Does anyone have any information on this guitar.

It was my fathers and he passed it on to me.

Thank you.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Jul 13 - 07:33 PM

Ich habe eine Yasuma newance Gitarre. Hand gearbeitet, von 1950, Modell 40, in vollkommen intaktem Zustand, wunderbar leicht zu spielen, mit einem unverwechselbaren Klang, erstanden.
Weis jemand etwas über den Wert eines solchen Instruments?

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Jon Lindsey
Date: 18 Jul 13 - 08:29 AM

I bought my YCM Yasuma second hand in 86 in Victoria Australia for $150! I thought "it was just a Japanese guitar"! The ex through a keybourd at me and I lifted the ax, put a little hole in the back! Model no 1000! Spruce top, mahogany back and sides with a ebony fret board!Heaps of mother of pearl (abalone)around sound hole fret board and head stock! Mate of mine is a luthier came around, said it's a collectors item and worth money( I love this guitar and would never sell!) The jokers (marks) that said they are ply wood don't know what they're talking about,the Japanese bought all the best timber in the 70s and 80s and these guitars were built by the best!They got sued, and the company folded, because they were so good, you only have to look at one and hear one to know these guitars are amazing! Web site http://yasuma-guitar.com/index.html Serial number is inside near the neck, 540102, not where it is meant to be (on the sticker!) I have other jap guitars, fender strat, aria classical and a 75 ibanez bass, they also made the best electronics!!!

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,guest Geoff DeLongville
Date: 22 Apr 14 - 01:44 PM

hi ive got a Yasuma Newance MODEL F1500 NUMBERS 5648 AND 7212192 0N Inside of guitar    weve had it for over fourty years would love to know what its worth

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Geoff DeLongville
Date: 28 Apr 14 - 10:48 AM

Hi we also have a Yasuma guitar model number is 240H IS Red sunburst with hummingbird scratch plate serial nos are 540015 and 54114 would love to know what its worth its about 45 years old in god condition

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Geoff DeLongvillel
Date: 28 Apr 14 - 11:04 AM

FOR SALE 1 YASUMA NEWANCE MODEL 240H JUMBO GUITAR RED SUNBURST SERIAL NOS 54114 AND 540015 COMES WITH HARD CASE $1500.00 ONO RING GEOFF 0407460533 IN MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA VERY RARE GUITAR APPROX 45 YEARS OLD IN GOOD CONDITION

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Cal
Date: 28 Sep 14 - 11:39 PM

Hi everyone - selling my Yasuma in Melbourne. Great guitar - has had a small electric pick up added, and is in good condition (needs a little TLC). Unsure of the exact model but amazing sound. Details on the inside sticker are "Hand made by Yasuma musical instrument co. Model number 130." Serial number 540011. Given the rare nature of these guitars, and their age (45 years old), I would like to sell to a person who really values how special they are. $1300 ONO. Contact me by email - [e-mail]. Must sell before end of 2014. Thanks!

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,GA
Date: 31 Jul 16 - 03:49 AM

Hi - I have what I think is a Yasuma 130 in excellent condition and unfortunately am planning to sell it and my collection of +30yo Japanese Martin copy guitars i.e. Takamine, Cats Eyes, Kasuga 12 strings plus a few Yamahas. Anyone interested and if so make an offer. Cheers G
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Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Daniel R
Date: 30 Mar 19 - 05:46 PM

Does anyone know what the YCM is on some Yasuma guitars ?

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,An old Yasuma owner
Date: 20 Jul 19 - 12:55 PM

In June 1975, I bought an acoustic guitar Yasuma &Co New Ance in Madrid (Spain) for the equivalent of 60 dollars. A few years later some thieves broke into my house and stole my guitar. I've always missed it. If I could, I would buy it again. A big hug to everyone.