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.