Yasuma guitars

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,DJ
Date: 03 Jun 08 - 11:22 AM

I have a Yasuma newance model 200.only cost £15 in a local charity shop.never new anything about the comany until I found this site,I still dont know much but i now know i'm not alone in the world.
from a confused musician

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,BadAce
Date: 29 May 08 - 02:17 PM

Check Out my Yasuma!!!http://norfolk.craigslist.org/msg/699826069.html
Anyone able to tell me the model Number???

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Yasuma Seller
Date: 18 May 08 - 05:29 PM

Hi I am selling my Yasuma 300c. You can check it out at the following link:

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/msg/685121230.html

If you need me to ship, I can do that if you pay for it.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,G
Date: 10 May 08 - 03:14 AM

I just bought one for $100 and I am very impressed. It sounds and looks beautiful and is in excellent condition. I am interested to know more about the Yasuma Co but would also like to know how to tell what model the guitar is - there is the K Yasuma & Co Newance logo in gold lettering on the head and that's all. Can anyone help? G

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,YasumaMan
Date: 05 May 08 - 07:14 PM

Yasuma is actually an hillbilly word which is used in such instances as:

"Hey Bubba! I'll give yasuma my moonshine if you give me somethin' to scoop it out of my bathtub with."

I hope that clears things up.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,TJ in San Diego
Date: 14 Mar 08 - 03:50 PM

Weelittledrummer: You aren't THAT old. In fact, you were partially correct. Actually, she had TWO yasumas!

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Camano
Date: 14 Mar 08 - 02:16 PM

I bought a Yasuma 200 at a thrift store.It was cheap, in spite of amateur glue repairs and a hole in the back. It souns as good as my forty-year-old (name brand)!

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Catfish 38583
Date: 17 Jan 08 - 05:34 PM

I also have a Yasuma Guitar Model F1600H Bought at an Auction 1998. It's in excellent condition. I plan on selling it soon and real interested in its value. Following is my email address [e-mail] I can forward pictures as needed if contacted.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Yago - Spain
Date: 12 Dec 07 - 06:51 AM

I live in Spain. I've got a Yasuma 130 from the early 70's. It was my sister's guitar, and I picked up from the attic where it was left in 1988, when I decided to start playing guitar.
It sounds beautiful, and frets, neck, bridge and machine heads are perfect after all these years. I wouldn't sell it at any price, and I'm considering to try to buy another one from one person that I know that owns another one in the same condition, because I think I could amplificate it to use it on stage. I own five guitars (fender, gretsch, yamaha...), and this one is the only one "intouchable". It's impossible to find a new guitar with this quality, unless you can spend 2.000$.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Cal
Date: 12 Nov 07 - 01:01 AM

At last I also have found something out about my mystery Yasuma Guitar. I found my at my Grandma's place in Gipsland (victoria, Australia) when i was younger (about 10-11 i think). Lots of people would play it when they vistited, and when i was sixteen finally i convinced her to give it to me! Im not sure what model or make it is, the writing on the head is old and worn. I have never heard anything about them, all i know is that when i got it serviced, I also got a pick up putin it. The bloke who serviced it said they are very rare guitars and worth alot of money now-but had no idea how much. I never plan on selling it...its one of the only acoustics i have found with such a thin neck which i love. Its got a large body and many people comment on its sound and how load it is. Its crisp and very unique. Im glad there are others out there with similar models! Im tipping it was made in the 70's, it old....very old, in pretty good condition. Got that clasic, kind of 'country' style body shape.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Oct 07 - 06:46 PM

At last I have found people who are aquainted with Yasuma instruments !!

I hope that someone can shed some light on my Yasuma Mandolin.

I bought this instrument secondhand in 1976 and I estimate that it was no more than 5 years old at that time.
It is marked K Yasuma ( in fancy script) and Newance on the headstock. Inside it shows Nagoya, Japan.

This is a lovely instrumet and it plays very well ( especially with a set of Martin Strings).

Any information would be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

Gaetano

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Ronny J
Date: 28 Sep 07 - 06:53 AM

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 07:32 AM

Yes you're right the neck on the 350 is a bit thin,i find i have to keep my nails really short to play cleanly.But well worth it as the sound of the 350 is nice.To buy a guitar of this quality today would cost more or less £1000

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,eebeecity
Date: 07 Aug 07 - 01:22 AM

I bought my Yasuma 350 back in 1986 from a second hand guitar store in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia and have played it on and off since. Over the years I have thought of trading it in but when ever I've played with anyone else they always comment on the sound. After having found this info I'm glad i've still got it. It's a nice guitar to play but i also find the neck a bit thin for my chubby fingers.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 08:40 AM

I thought Yasuma was a rude word.

As in, she had a nice Yasuma....

Perhaps once again, I am old and confused.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,themomiorrr
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 11:11 AM

I am a proud owner of a Yasuma model 350 6 string acustic guitar that i snapped up on ebay for £420.It's a copy of a Martin D35 and the workmanship is spot on.It's made of beautiful bookmatched solid woods and sounds great too.I would'nt be surprised if Yasuma gave Martin a good run for their money back then. It's a shame we don't have any info about this company as i'm certain that there are a few of these gems still knocking about.I love mine and will not sell it everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...........!!

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 22 May 07 - 04:53 PM

I nought one today in a charity shop in Edinburgh for £39!! Its very nice Martin D28 copy Model 130. Im going to get it set up and revived - The build quality is very good with a rich deep tone. No bum notes no intonation problems.

I am absolutely delighted to gain ownership of this beautiful guitar.

Seek and ye shall find

John The Cartoon Dogs see myspace

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: Peace
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 04:03 PM

Something I read hinted that Yasuma was somehow involved as part of the Yamaha company. If I were looking for more info, I'd get in touch with Yamaha and ask them.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: Peace
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 03:57 PM

From a website:

"I've never neded to contact the manufacturer but anyway I knew that Yasuma stopped making guitars in the 70s. I've never seen another Yasuma or even heard of anyone else owning one until I stumbled across this web site. Reading the other postings I think they enjoy their Yasumas as much as I enjoy mine."

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,rory motion
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 03:46 PM

found a Yasuma model F1500 in a charity shop.. parlour size guitar and Martin copy.. maybe 70's by the luvverly patina.. had the neck straightened out and its very perky... It reminded me of a seventies Yamaha F110 that I used to have.... so maybe the Ya and the ma and use of F as a serial number points to Yamaha...

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Graham
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 03:35 AM

I have an early 70's Yasuma guitar that I got for my 21st (cost £120 then!!!). The craftsmanship is brill but can't find any info about what it's value is now. Any ideas

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 29 Aug 06 - 01:06 AM

Sounds like a line from one of my songs

I married a girl with big Yasumas

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Graeme
Date: 28 Aug 06 - 03:35 PM

I own a 6 string acoutic K Yasuma- Newance. My Grandad gave it to me. It has mother of pearl on the kneck and a white body. Just cant find alot on the guitars, any info would be nice.

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,cam
Date: 04 Mar 02 - 04:30 PM

I own a Yasuma Custom 6 String Guitar - Bought circa 1973 - secondhand for 20 quid, hand made in japan, sunnburst front and back cream bindings model no F1600b - any information would be nice

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Mar 02 - 04:24 PM

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: Fasteddy
Date: 18 Jan 02 - 05:06 PM

Thanks catspaw 39, yes your tipple looks just like mine, only mine is blonde, great wee instument. Found your info about Martin very interesting,I didn't know about a lawsuit. You are probably dead right. Thanks - Eddy

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: catspaw49
Date: 18 Jan 02 - 08:03 AM

Interestingly, the only picture I can find is of a tiple!

Take a look on this page (scroll down) and see if it looks like yours. I seem to recall the name but I have no idea whether they were a part of another company or out on their own.

Considering the age/time period and the LOOK of that headstock--note the Martin appearance and Martin-like script--My guess is they got caught up in the Martin lawsuit issues with other Japanese companies, notably Takemine. Tak was strong enough to survive the period and others were not. Just a guess on my part, but I'd be willing to bet on my theory.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: Scabby Douglas
Date: 18 Jan 02 - 07:34 AM

I have a notion that Yasuma was a division of Suzuki. Many years ago I had a Yasuma Newance mandolin. played nicely.

Cheers

Steven

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: 53
Date: 17 Jan 02 - 07:32 PM

i've never heard of yasuma guitars, but i would like to know about them also, i like learning about new brands, or in this case old brands of guitars. BOB

Subject: RE: Yasuma guitars
From: Bill D
Date: 17 Jan 02 - 05:36 PM

eddy...if it seems slow, do NOT hit the send button several times...it just makes extra entries

Subject: Yasuma guitars
From: GUEST,Fasteddy
Date: 17 Jan 02 - 04:13 PM

Can anyone tell me what happened to the Yasuma musical company? I knew a fella who had a very nice 6 string. I own a Yasuma tiple,beautifully made, which I've had for 26 years.