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Yamaha fg s have gone thru many changes since their introduction in 1966. Few instruments in history have had the musical and social impact as the classic 6 string acoustic guitar. Yamaha guitars have always had a good reputation and in the seventies represented really good value for money. New addition to the family 1979 yamaha fg 365s acoustic. There have been many different fgs over the years, and these guitars have earned a solid reputation for quality at a low price. In fact, the yamaha fg is the number 1sold acoustic guitar ever and the yamaha fg series has earned the respect of musicians worldwide for its easy playability, strong tone and affordable price. Unfollow yamaha fg 360 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I was looking around a few shops this morning and stumbled upon an old yamaha model fg 360. The top selling acoustic guitar series of all time.
My best guess is that i got it late in the summer or fall of 75 from schmidt music, a music store there at that time. I have someone willing to sell me a yamaha model fg 300a, can someone tell me a bit about this guitar and if it is worth purchasing for a beginner player. It has retained its martinlike tonal quality and the rosewood back and sides have mellowed out the sound. Anyone know what a yamaha acoustic fg 365s in great condition is worth lately. History of the yamaha fg 19661981 us models yamaha. Unfollow yamaha fg 180 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Yamaha fg360 6 string acoustic dreadnaught guitar, hard case, rosewood veneered case trimmed with celluloid, clean with no cracks, one tuner replaced. Yamaha fg jr1 34 size acoustic guitar with gig bag. For over 40 years, millions of musicians have used a yamaha fg as the perfect tool to express their music. This analysis led to the development of the new scalloped bracing pattern, a new and ideal acoustic structure that maintains the durability of the. It may not be obvious that there were subtle changes made between about 6 months and nearly 3 years after the red label fg s became available in the beginning of 1967. Yamaha s fg series of affordable steel string acoustics has been around since the early 70s. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items.
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The fg 340 in specific had a three piece mahogany back with a spruce top. The yamaha fg series is the number 1 sold acoustic guitar of all time. I owned a yamaha fg 350w fancy pickguard for almost 20 yrs. Couple scratches on the bottom side, otherwise in pretty good, but used, shape. With over 4,000 years of recorded history, the acoustic guitar is one of our oldest and most treasured instruments, and now it is time to carve out your piece of musical history with a guitar of your own. My paralegals daughter has a yamaha 12 string, an fg 260, that appears to be not brand new. Whats the difference between a classical and a flamenco guitar. The yamaha f300 is an excellent quality instrument at a truly affordable price.
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