Son.. reply; FG-365-SII. If you don’t have a problem with buying a used instrument, this Yamaha should be on your wish list. It is a treasure in our home and you don’t part with something treasured. I have owned Taylors, Gibsons, Martins, and I know how a guitar is supposed to sound, and God, they screwed up, tried to make a cheap knockoff for people who couldn't afford a name brand, and accidentally made a great guitar. I have finally decided on Elixir strings (for this, my Fylde and my tenor banjo - it keeps things simple!!) Any ideas, anyone? 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 Jason on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 05:19. Posted by frankieb on Sat, 04/03/2004 - 02:04. The full body, neck, and head binding together with a tortoise pickguard and beautiful finishes make this a truly fine-looking instrument. Posted by David Wedge on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 06:43. I'm thinking someone who can appreciate this treasure should have it, rather than some lucky SOB picking it up for $50 at a yard sale. At the tender age of 66 I've just acquired a beautiful Martin D41. That my friends is called a miracle. Reasonable offers considered. I love that guitar and felt I owed it a bone nut and saddle and fret polish job after all it's years of service. Most that I have seen lately in really good condition are selling between $400.00 and $500.00, if you can find a buyer. FG series are still exceptional guitars, and many have the spirit of these older models in them. May I ask what you paid for the guitar and where you bought it from. I took it along to my luthier Charles Cilia in Sydney who also strummed it and just said WOW. . 3 piece back like the Martin D 35 Not a lot of info about the 365 was available but it was the first yamaha model made with a solid top. What should I sell it for. Music Skanner is your news, entertainment, music gear website. Since it was introduced in the 1960’s, the Yamaha FG has been recognized as simply the best acoustic guitar in its league. Never. The Yamaha has multiple dings in it from years of use, I consider them beauty marks that show that the guitar has been used as intended. Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 13:25. And a new article on Inspecting a New-To-You Vintage Yamaha FG. It sums up everything I’ve found in the past 6 years. Last thought...find what you like...a little more than you can afford...make that extra sacrifice... and live with your decision. Literally unbeatable Imho, Just picked one up (stole)on Reverb for 120.00. There aren't many of these about, at least not for sale. Yamaha FG720S acoustic guitar review — a great go-to guitar. Perhaps others may know? Picked mine up 20years ago in a garage sale. Not completely convinced it has a complete solid back but if it hasn’t they matched the Roewoob in and out on the back very well. A beautiful sunburst finish with tortoise pickguard. 054 dis. Why, why, why is it so good. The solid Sitka spruce top on the Yamaha FG730S acoustic guitar generates amazingly full resonance and warm timbre that's kept crisp by the rosewood back and sides. Posted by Lisa English on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 01:16. In the 70's this model was considered a fairly HQ acoustic guitar. It may be worth more, but people are not paying more, that I've seen. Yamaha FG-336SB features a dreadnought design, which is still the most popular shape on the market. Of strings, cha Pkain steel ball end 016, .016 dia .406 VN, cha strings VN 32 .032 dia.813 mm, 12 012 .012 dia. I think the Yamaha with its three piece back is rare and am pleased to say this fine guitar has increased in price. Did it cost ten times the value of the Yamaha - yes, but is it ten times better - well obviously not! This instrument has just gotten sweeter and its personality has deepened with age. I have one that has to be 20 years old. This is a 40 year old family of acoustic guitars which has a huge range of models within its lineup. Some of the old Yamahas are great guitars. : Anyone know what a Yamaha acoustic FG-365S in great condition is worth lately? The sides are Rosewood veneer. Payed $200.00 mid eighties. Condition: Used. One small ding. This gently used Yamaha acoustic guitar has a solid Sitka spruce top with rosewood back and sides. Have always loved the rich sounds, especially on a cold winters night next to the fireplace. Hi, I have a FG365S11 that I want to sell. What can I get for it??? So responsive, so eager to go, to get it out...and the sound builds and the blood surges and soon you are crashing and thundering through the changes and it is just...just excellent. Over the years, I've had no cause to regret the change. I too love playing this guitar and love it's warm tone. Posted by Dick Doherty on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 20:34. The neck is made of nato with an Indian rosewood fretboard. The history of FG series is pretty incredible. For the Red Label FG5, Yamaha chose a premium solid Sitka spruce top. Used FG735S Acoustic Guitar. Posted by Diamond Dogg on Sun, 06/08/2014 - 11:17. I am however thinking of getting a split bridge and a transducer. It is hard to believe how sweet these sound. I had to replace the nut so I put in new bone nut,saddle and pins. Incredible guitar, bought in 1986. Obviously well made and a very solid guitar. I know it is a great guitar. It was a very playable acoustic guitar, especially for that time period. It's one of my real treasures. Watch. I am wondering if any of the guitars are mahogany. I am selling my 1979 Yamaha FG-365s. Who knows anymore what that means. Nato fretboard turned out to be surprisingly smooth, and the action was near perfect. When you go into a shop, you can play the high end acoustics and you think to yourself how lucky you are to have something which cost a fraction of the price and sounds just as good and usually better. Includes 45-Day, No-Hassle Returns. Considering the guitar was based on laminate wood design, you would expect some limitations in its tone. Bet your back is two piece not three like the 365s. Now I'm spoiled, but I'm in a band, sound is our business, can't I figure out why/how it sounds so...passionate. So with that in mind, it’s simply amazing how Yamaha decided to put in a bit more work which would later pay off big time. Whether you are looking for a good first guitar, or just one you can play instead of your more expensive ones, Yamaha FG-336SB is always the right answer. I was told its only worth 250-350 but likely wouldn't sell it for less than double that because it plays and looks great. It has one or two deep notches to the wood and a slight 3" split near the edge by the sound hole. Remember, this particular model was in production from ’77-’81, and it used to cost less than $200. Posted by Lionel on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:27. If you were looking for a dependable and inexpensive guitar, the Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar might be just what you need. I bought it used in '83 and I like it better than my Martin. You get so many offers from people but would I swap it for an original D-28? The following will be discussed: Tone (including video) Posted by Leon on Sun, 03/31/2019 - 15:37. Yamaha offers two standard-size TransAcoustic guitars: the LL-TA and the FG-TA. 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). I THINK IT MIGHT BE THE PERSON WHO BUILT THE GUITAR. Where Yamaha did excel are their acoustic guitars. The truth is that no matter how good those are, they fade in comparison to what Yamaha has managed to do with a very inexpensive model. I do stand corrected. So we both have a very nice guitar and it has given me the bug to try and make one. Copy the characters (respecting upper/lower case) from the image. More information about formatting options, Contact | Contents | Privacy Policy | Forum. Guitar Discussion Forum Archive - July, 2000, The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $300 - Gearank Rated, Allowed HTML tags:
    1. . Regards. That’s another trait of the FG series. He figured that when in her condition [almost perfect] she was worth $800. Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2016 - 22:34. 1-Way Pickup System (System56CB) Solid Spruce Top; Rosewood Back and Sides; Nato Neck What this Review will Cover. I had the action lowered and play light gauge on it, I assume it may improve with mid weight strings. Posted by RANDALL GOUGH on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 15:19. Call (910) 289-4730 for seriously interested consumers. Good question. I found mine in a basement in old carboard case, with rusty strings. The secret it seems, is getting out. Plays and sounds great, but could use a new set of strings and a tune up. 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