Vintage 1982 Takamine G330 Lawsuit Era Dreadnought Rare Solid Spruce Top Martin D-18 Clone
Up for sale is a fantastic piece of acoustic guitar history: a 1982 Takamine G330 "Lawsuit Era" dreadnought.For those unfamiliar, this is the famous highly sought-after clone of the iconic Martin D-18. It features the highly collectible, squared-off headstock and horizontal gold script logo that prompted Martin to issue a famous cease-and-desist letter to Takamine in the early 1980s.The "Sleeper" Solid Wood Top:While standard G330 labels from this era did not feature the "S" suffix, this particular 1982 model was built with a solid spruce top. You can clearly see the tight wood grain running continuously straight through the inner edge of the soundhole—it is absolutely not a laminate. Over the last 40+ years, this solid wood has aged beautifully, giving the guitar a massive, matured acoustic resonance and punch that completely outplays its price point.
Condition:
The guitar is in overall great vintage condition for being over 40 years old. It has been well-loved and cared for.
Cosmetics: Minor surface swirl marks and light handling wear as expected for its age, one small. Mark at the back shown in pics. which only add to its vintage character. No cracks or structural damage.
Playability: The neck is straight, the frets have plenty of life left, and the action is comfortable across the entire fretboard.
Sound: Deep, resonant, and punchy. It delivers about 90% of the vibe and tone of a vintage Martin D-18 at a fraction of the price.
- To be arranged
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1 week ago
2,099