Yamaha has been
making and selling the FG Series of guitars for over 40 years. It is the number one selling series of
guitars worldwide. Over that period of
time, the FGs have gained wide spread respect
due to their quality, dependability, playability and value. It is not surprising that there are a lot of
these guitars sitting under beds and in the backs of closets.
There were
countless models and variants made, and just about every Yamaha guitar ever
made sounds good, and some sound outstanding.
Certain models and years of manufacture are in great demand and command
premium prices. Other models of great
sound guitars can readily be purchased for not much more than $100.
One thing you must
be aware of when purchasing a vintage Yamaha, or any other brand of guitar, is
the geometry of the neck in relation to the body of the guitar. Over time, that geometry can be alter due to
the foces being applied by the strings.
What happens is the neck folds up, resulting in the strings being too
high above the fretboard to allow for comfortable playing.
It’s good top be
able to examine and play a vintage guitar before purchase. That being said, a vintage Yamaha has the
potential to be an outstanding guitar that can be purchased in the range of
$100 - $125. Many of these guitars are
made with all laminate materials, but the design, materials, and construction
allow them to sound great.
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