YGC Original Acoustic Dreadnought c. late 1970s - 80s, Japan A vintage Japanese dreadnought acoustic made under the YGC/Y.K. brand, endorsed by noted luthier Minoru Kato. Solidly built with a spruce top, rosewood finished back and sides, and a bold tortoise guard. Fret ends a little sharp. Action a tad high. Non original tuners, replaced with Gotoh tuners.