I had a high end Maton which I then sold. Posted by no name on Thu, 03/02/2017 - 01:03. Here's a guide which will help anyone wanting to amplify their acoustic guitar: Guide to Acoustic Guitar Pickups. Posted by Fred on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 15:14. And he said that just having a regular tune up and set up dramatically increased the value. The Yamaha FG720S is a great go-to guitar. Now I see 'em go for up to $800.00. I have a yamaha 365 s (s stands for solid top) bought sight unseen on ebay in australia for $260 with a case. The sides and the back of the guitar are made from Nato wood, which although not a particularly pretty ch… Posted by David Wedge on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 06:43. The full body, neck, and head binding together with a tortoise pickguard and beautiful finishes make this a truly fine-looking instrument. This forum is very on point. What this Review will Cover. I have a well loved Yamaha FG365sII if anyone is interested. . It projects a strong sound, well suited to fingerpicking or bluegrass equally. $340.00. Peace. The new Yamaha TransAcoustic FG and FS guitars have been designed to give studio quality effects from the sound hole of the guitar for a playing … Posted by Lionel on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:27. It is like new with maybe 2-3 hours of use. Perhaps others may know? It’s in excellent condition. Clearly Yamaha took a very close look at a Martin D35 when designing it, but there's nothing wrong with a spot of healthy plagiarism in my view! Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 02:41. Yamaha JR1 FG Junior 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar 4.5 out of 5 stars 492. You'll never go wrong with one! Super rich and lush with a fantastic bright treble and a boomy low end. I am 60 years old and been playing since I've been 8. The FG heritage extends back to the 1966 release of the FG180, Yamaha’s first production acoustic guitar. This site is published by Hitsquad Pty Ltd. Posted by Marianne on Sun, 07/01/2018 - 22:57. I have several top end acoustics but my old Yamaha 365s-II still remains one of the sweetest guitars in my beloved collection! I recently picked up a "showroom" 1982 FG365sii which was purchased brand new and put into a closet until last year...absolute gem...professional set up and new strings and plays like a dream...same guitar Herb Pederson plays from Desert Rose Band!...I doubt there is one nicer...no chance....not a mark anywhere and cannot imagine selling the instrument...the more I play it the better it sounds and I appreciate all the comments above...beautiful instrument and is of course modelled on the Martin D-35. . Oh boy what a guitar this is. It's one of my real treasures. Yamaha FG-336SB features a dreadnought design, which is still the most popular shape on the market. It needs work now because it's been well loved and well used, even after a few beers - whoops! By clicking “Ok” or by continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Includes original hard case. I have a fg 365s that paid 150 dollars for in 90 percent conddition sounds better than any martin or talyer i ever played i wouldnt sell for less tha 600 dollars if i sold it at ll, Bought mine 'by accident' in about 1980 in a long-gone music shop in Leicester (England). For a player; to pick it up and play it, is too fall under its spell. The FG in the name stands for "folk guitar," and while these are instruments optimized for folk music, FG series guitars sound great playing almost any genre of music. It has a three piece back with a beautiful inlay. It’s a quality guitar at an entry level price, so it might suit you if you’re a neophyte or an adept on a budget. It is nice to hear so many people raving about these guitars. ( you can see the Mahagony ply inside the sound hole on the sides. That’s a huge achievement, especially for a company which doesn’t have that big of a presence in the guitar world. I recieved a Yamaha fg-735s acoustic guitar for christmas and would like to know more about it, for some reason its not even on the Yamaha web site and I can only find its sibling guitars the fg-720s, fg-730, and fg-750s. It has one or two deep notches to the wood and a slight 3" split near the edge by the sound hole. Launched in 1966, the Yamaha FG is the company's longest-standing series and first steel-string acoustic guitar. I would love to know it's worth as well. People want a fender, gibson, taylor, etc and will pay for the name, but my fg365sii has an inspirational quality that make the guitar feel like it was sent to me from above. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. so Its definately a classic If you're looking for a virtually new instrument in possibly less-than-perfect packaging, this is a great value. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-FG-365S-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Guitar-Rosewood/163605779410. Posted by Johnjo on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 09:08. When you imagine a great acoustic guitar, you are probably thinking about various Taylors or Martins. I am wondering if any of the guitars are mahogany. Posted by frankieb on Sat, 04/03/2004 - 02:01. M.Enzo/Hanalei Bay Hawaii, I also own the very same guitar, hell of a sound, im not sure how much exactly, but yamaha DOES NOT make acoustics like they used to at ALL. It didn’t take long for people to recognize this and decide to get a great acoustic guitar at a really affordable price. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. I too love playing this guitar and love it's warm tone. It also has mother of pearl markers and logo. . As a matter of fact, FG guitars were so popular that it has become the most sold acoustic guitar of all time. Guitar Discussion Forum Archive - July, 2000, The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $300 - Gearank Rated, Allowed HTML tags:
    1. . Public perception creates monetary value. There’s also an article on Yamaha FG Serial Numbers, Interior Markings, and Labels – 1966 to 1981. Posted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/28/2012 - 07:41. Beautiful with the three piece back. However, they aged like a good bottle of vine. Scuttlebutt in the music biz is the President of Yamaha, went to see the President of Martin. I've owned one since 1978, and I still play it every day. The PRS SE Custom 24 Tobacco Sunburst, Massive Sound For Cheap, Acoustic Guitar Review: 3 Pieces Under $1000. Incredible guitar, bought in 1986. Interestingly enough, their price didn’t drop almost at all. You will not regret purchasing the FG365s II. Have always loved the rich sounds, especially on a cold winters night next to the fireplace. I have one that has to be 20 years old. At the tender age of 66 I've just acquired a beautiful Martin D41. Posted by Denny on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 21:02. . May I ask what you paid for the guitar and where you bought it from. I am in the mid-eighties shopping for acoustic. This gigantic brand never really managed to break through with their electric guitars, although they have some pretty serious models in their lineup. The guitar itself was unknown to me but it had a solid top and I appreciate the MIJ guitars of the 70's. Music Skanner is your news, entertainment, music gear website. Great find! Posted by DanielJloveguitars on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 00:08. I have no idea what it is worth. And a new article on Inspecting a New-To-You Vintage Yamaha FG. There's one selling on eBay at the moment which had a starting price of $250 and it's been bid up to $277. 054 dis. Does anyone know what the e on mine means, It is electric. Regards. It sums up everything I’ve found in the past 6 years. What should I sell it for. No marks on it anywhere. I'll play it along side anyone's gibson or martin or Maton. The history of FG series is pretty incredible. See similar items. I got lucky with mine. Each FG Red Label series guitar also features a modified and updated scalloped bracing pattern that exhibits a louder, more balanced tone. More information about formatting options, Contact | Contents | Privacy Policy | Forum. Plays and sounds great, but could use a new set of strings and a tune up. Posted by jeffrey on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 10:40. It's driving me crazy! You make one of the lucky few who get one from a time when the makes had their game on. Thus guitar is no longer made and has a beautiful tone when tuned. While the Yamaha is great, it lacks the deep full range (mainly the loud bass) that the Ovation has. I put a new set martin strings, tuned it up and hit a g chord, and was like WTF!!! I've seen these type Yamahas sell for between $150 and $250 or so. It has aged beautifully. How To Lower Action On Acoustic Guitar – Step By Step... Best Budget Bass Guitars: Make your life easier ! Obviously well made and a very solid guitar. In the more than half-century since, we have balanced traditional guitar craft with a spirit of constant refinement, pursuing our vision of the ideal Yamaha folk guitar.