Sound and Video Demo. 3 tracks - Slide Guitar, Rythm and Lead are FG180

Up for your consideration is a Vintage, early 70's Yamaha FG-180. If you've done some homework on these guitars you will find that it has been often compared to the Martin D18. But this guitar holds its own. The Red Label was the first import to the US from Japan back in the Late 60's. Next came the Green Label, and then the Black Label all the way until 1977 the guitar became the FG 335 which is currently a highly sought after guitar. The entire series was an incredible build and run of instruments and I have owned all of them. IMO, the Red Labels do have a bit more of that Gibson, boxy woody tone, and the Black Label is a bit more refined and complex.

This particular instrument boasts an incredible 3 piece back with a beautiful Maple down the middle. Top has aged to that golden vintage color, as well as the binding. The instrument is in no way pristine, but a player. A hard to come by player in that the action is excellent for a 40 year old instrument, clocking in at about 5.5/64" at twelth fret - Very confortable to play throughout a straight neck.

Will not kid you though about its blemishes. The frets are a bit worn but have plenty of life in them. You can see by the pictures top of headstock has a small chip. Also, the finish on the back has a couple blemishes hard to capture by camera. Of course, none of them are serious, the instrument is in very sold and sound structurally.

Tuners on the guitar are interesting in themselves, imprinted with "Yamaha Made in Japan". Tuners are very smooth and hold tune. Installed an compensated bone saddle for perfect intonation, as you will hear in the video. Both rythm and lead are played on the demo, and this instrument is one of those guitars that does BOTH well. i.e. individual notes - distinctive, clear, crisp, full of tone, and Chords - very complex, toneful, harmonious.

Any other questions and requests don't hesitate to ask. Asking 385 USD Shipping will be in a good shape card-stock case and will be 40 USD for Intercontinental US, more for overseas.

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