There is a signature by Hirohiro Harada from 1975. It says "Handmade." There is a scratch near the bridge. It's probably hidden by your arm, though. A soft case is included. Yamaha GC-5M, handmade classical guitar, made in Japan. - Brand: Yamaha - Model: GC-5M - Country of Manufacture: Japan - Condition: Used Thank you for looking.