Members martinipm Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Found one of these in a consignment shop. Looks brand new, although I believe they were made in the late seventies. Wood appears to be solid cedar and rosewood b&s. Very fat neck. Action is playable. They're asking $129. Is that a deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarVlog Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 They're asking $129. Is that a deal? I like Yamaha classicals. I've seen people pay more for this model but I honestly think that $129 is too much. If it's in mint condition, then the price is probably fair. If you know how to evaluate the tone of a classical guitar, then you'll know for certain if the price is bad, fair or good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members martinipm Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 It's in pristine condition. Looks brand new. Just thought it might be fun to have around when the urge hits to play something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yamaha are very good at making laminated tops appear solid...I have to get in there with my watchmakers loupe to make sure sometimes, expecially with the FGs, but I own a whole bunch of Yamaha classical types...some with more classical necks as we know them today, my early `60s models have fatter Dynamic type necks. I`d be very surprised if the G-240 is all solid wood, there is very little info over here on those `70s guitars so it is possible, I`ll see if I can find something on line somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members martinipm Posted September 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 I noticed the grain on the back inside the guitar seemed to match the grain on the outside. That's the reason I thought it may be solid. Regardless, the wood looks really nice, almost Brizilian, believe it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 from the Yamaha archives...no guarantee it`s 100% accurate though... SPECIFICATIONS: G240 No Model Entered... Year(s) Sold: 1977-81 Original MSRP(US$): $220.00 Top: Spruce Back / Sides: Rosewood Neck: Nato Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 Well..I am looking at pictures of them on Google Images right now and they look really nice. I don't think I'd pay more than $100 for it though. Can you make an offer? Here are some less than glowing reviews: http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Yamaha/G240+Classical/10/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 They are very good guitars (I have the G231II which is similar). If the one you are considering buying is in as good condition as you say, I think the asking price is fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tincob Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 Well, I recently picked up a Yamaha G245S (solid spruce top) in excellent condition for $129. Just pointing out that it is fairly easy to find good prices on used Yamaha guitars (both classical and acoustic). So unless the G240 completely grabs you with its sound and feel, bargain for a lower price or wait around for a better example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StandingBear Posted October 13, 2014 Members Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm an original owner of a G240--still have it matter of fact--bought it in 1975... in Painesville, OHIO from Bleckert's Music. Paid more than that even then. . . I assure you that the back and sides are indeed solid rosewood as is also the top it is, indeed, solid spruce. Rev Fred Standing Bear Davison, Richland Center, WI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StandingBear Posted October 13, 2014 Members Share Posted October 13, 2014 I've read through the entire thread here and just thought I'd throw my two cents in. . . been a working musician 40+ years, though I've concentrated as a bassist of late . . . nonetheless, played that classic for 20+ years two or three songs a night 7-8 times a month and honestly the tone is as good today as ever (I use Savarez strings-high tension) and wouldn't sell it for $500.--- Have you priced a new guitar made with 40 year old Rosewood sitka spruce lately (hint? heard of Gibson's raw material aging process?). . . just a thought when considering just what one of these old "clunkers" is REALLY worth. . . The *tone*, the warmth of these things. . . ahhhhh. . . makes wonderful recordings. . . what can I say? They sound beautiful to my old hippie rock ears. . . thanks for putting up with me. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted October 13, 2014 Members Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm still around FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted October 13, 2014 Members Share Posted October 13, 2014 Most of the posters in this thread are dead and gone. The thread is FIVE YEARS OLD FOR GOD'S SAKE! A lot less civil than my reply in a six year old thread about Takamine preamps but not undeserved. A simple web search turned up exactly what the poster wanted. Makes me wonder how he ended up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roland2019 Posted November 6, 2019 Members Share Posted November 6, 2019 I bough a Yamaha G-240 for $140 in 1978 from American Music. I have been happy with it for the past 42 years. Mine is a player’s guitar with nicks, dents, and fretwear that I created and it sounds great. It isn’t for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Welcome to HC Roland2019! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Royr Posted September 29, 2020 Members Share Posted September 29, 2020 Mine is a G-240 bought used and came with a Yamaha hard case. The serial number is 0071XXXX. From the Yamaha serial number decoder, it would have been made in 1980 or 1990. The sound is on the brassy side with Yamaha S-10 strings more like of a mahogany wood guitar. The soundboard is a dark Spruce laminate, while the back and sides are gorgeously looking Rosewood closer to Brazilian with those very wide random streaks (Indian has more uniform linear and finer streaks). Back and sides are laminates most likely of Asian mahogany inner layers. Grains pattern on inner and outer layers don't match. I initially bought this to be a birthday gift for a close friend who lost his guitar but decided to keep it instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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