NAD: Yamaha G5 (1970s)
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NAD: Yamaha G5 (1970s)
Backstory: in the day I had a Yamaha G30-112 from the late 70s. It was pretty beat up, someone had replaced the grill cloth and the cab was cracked pretty severely, but it sounded good. When my stepson played in High School Jazz Band I let him use it, long story short, it never made it home after graduation.
So I've had a hole in my heart for a 70s Yamaha for a bit. I've also been trying to find a small practice amp situation for my little practice area. I tried a Mustang Micro and a Spark Go, neither of which satisfied me. I decided I want a real amp.
Then I saw this G5 on Reverb for cheaper than they usually go so I snatched it up. The back panel is missing and it had scratchy pots until I took care of that problem... It sounds great, even has some overdrive when you turn up the pre-volume and a real reverb tank.
I have a question for those more familiar with this era of amps: Can I take the headphone out and use it as a direct in? My gut says no, that's an amplified signal. Am I right?
So I've had a hole in my heart for a 70s Yamaha for a bit. I've also been trying to find a small practice amp situation for my little practice area. I tried a Mustang Micro and a Spark Go, neither of which satisfied me. I decided I want a real amp.
Then I saw this G5 on Reverb for cheaper than they usually go so I snatched it up. The back panel is missing and it had scratchy pots until I took care of that problem... It sounds great, even has some overdrive when you turn up the pre-volume and a real reverb tank.
I have a question for those more familiar with this era of amps: Can I take the headphone out and use it as a direct in? My gut says no, that's an amplified signal. Am I right?
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Re: NAD: Yamaha G5 (1970s)
These used to be super popular with the jazz cats if I remember correctly. Exceptional warm clean sound. Love that trellis grille too.
Silly Rabbit, don't you know scooped mids are for kids?
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Re: NAD: Yamaha G5 (1970s)
Oh i have one of those, too
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.
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Re: NAD: Yamaha G5 (1970s)
Nice score! I’m such a sucker for old Yamaha combos. Killer little amps.
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Re: NAD: Yamaha G5 (1970s)
Cool little combo, love the cab! I’ve been curious about these old solid state Yamahas for awhile now. I’d have a hard time saying no to a decently priced G50-112 II!
reverb.
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Re: NAD: Yamaha G5 (1970s)
There's a 25 on sale for cheap right now (not affiliated)
Yamaha Twenty-Five 112 amp https://reverb.com/item/77870340?utm_so ... t=77870340
Yamaha Twenty-Five 112 amp https://reverb.com/item/77870340?utm_so ... t=77870340
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Re: NAD: Yamaha G5 (1970s)
Nice score! I love the look of those. I’ve had a bunch of different Yamaha amps from that era, but I’ve never been able to find a decent deal on a G5. They’re usually listed for crazy money. Great to hear you gone one for less than people usually ask for them.