Yamaha fg 325 history book

History of the yamaha fg 3xx series in 1968 the fg 300 became the new flagship nonhand crafted model. Everyone whos seen this guitar have said that its their fave out of all acoustics theyve seen. Yamaha f325d dreadnought acoustic guitar natural guitar center. Ive been playing guitar for over 20 years and have owned many guitars, acoustics and electrics. In 1968 the yamaha fg line came to america, consisting of the fg 75, fg 110, fg 140, fg 150, fg 180, fg 300 and the 12 string fg 230. It plays great, doesnt need any work out of the box, sounds great and looks nice. Please note that many of the items listed here are no longer in production. History of the yamaha fg 19661981 us models yamaha. Early yamaha guitars such as this 70s fg140 were made in nippon japan. This guitar was fitted with fishman passive pickup. It read like an yamaha catalog or advertisement created by the. Can anyone tell me the year of production and if its a solid top.

When it was introduced in 1966, the yamaha fg proved that a great acoustic guitar didnt need to cost a fortune. According to yamaha s serial database, it was made in 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, or 2008. The serial looks unaltered and is fairly visible under the neck in the sound hole. Musicians friend met with yamaha product specialist armando vega to discuss their fg series acoustics. The history of yamaha guitars yamaha united states. The fg335 is probably the best cheap guitar ever made. Thats a huge achievement, especially for a company which doesnt have that big of a presence in the guitar world. Also, the rosewood fingerboard and bridge are great when it comes to the overall appearance of the guitar. Acoustic guitar serial number systems yamaha corporation. This dreadnaught size seems slightly larger than my yamaha f325d i. Yamahas fg series of affordable steel string acoustics has been around since the early 70s. The history of yamahas fg series started in 1966 with the release of the fg180.

Yamaha s acoustics have a wellearned reputation for their consistency and quality, and the 720s is no exception. For example, the yas21 studentgrade alto saxophone of the 1970s was superseded by the yas23 and yas25 saxophones during the 1990s. On my yamaha fg 300a acoustic, the frets up to the 5th fret have some smallgrooveruts in them and quite a few further up the fret board have a small flat on them the meaurement from the fretboard to the top of the fret is. Yamaha f325 folk acoustic guitar purchased from vendor. History of the yamaha fg3xx series in 1968 the fg300 became the new flagship nonhand crafted model. Yamaha prices, values and specs select any yamaha model a multinational japanese conglomerate founded in 1955, yamaha motor company produces a plethora of vehicles including cruiser motorcycles, street motorcycles, atvs, offroad motorcycles, scooters, snowmobiles, side x side utvs, personal water crafts, speed boats, and outboard motors. I wanted a newer, less expensive acoustic for a backup so i figured i couldnt go wrong with yamaha. Jr is a 540mm scale length compact acoustic guitar modeled after our long selling fg series.

There have been many different fgs over the years, and these guitars have earned a solid reputation for quality at a low price. Vintage original red label yamaha fg 230 12 string acoustic guitar nippon gakki. Looking back on 50 years of yamaha guitars guitar world. This is a list of guitars manufactured by the yamaha corporation.

The yamaha fg 160 is a wonderful little guitar for beginners through professionals. Information about vintage yamaha fg acoustic guitars. For products made by yamaha motor company, see list of yamaha motorcycles. List of yamaha corporation products news newspapers books. I gave the yamaha 5 stars because thats all that was available. Yamahas f325d dreadnought acoustic guitar gives you that classic. The history of yamaha acoustic guitars our pastimes. As a matter of fact, fg guitars were so popular that it has become the most sold acoustic guitar of all time.

Ymmi yamaha music manufacturing indonesia made in indonesia serial number. Qihi 50001 2002, january 15 unit number day, 15 month, january hl year 2002 00, 12 note. Jan 12, 2017 this year yamaha also revived the fg series, which offer incredible value to beginners and experienced players alike just like the original fg models did 50 years ago. Many of the items listed here are no longer in production. This year yamaha also revived the fg series, which offer incredible value to beginners and experienced players alike just like the original fg models did 50 years ago. This book is as far away from comprehensive as a book about a guitar manufacturer can be. My epinion is that the 335 has a wonderful hidden secret. In order to place an online order you must select a yamaha dealer in which to do business with. History of products yamaha electronic musical instruments. Feb 22, 2020 yamaha jr1 fg junior 34 size acoustic guitar is possibly a great yamaha product out there. The companys founder, torakusu yamaha, first built a reed organ in 1887, and three years later in 1900, the company began production of upright pianos. Yamaha fg 150f acoustic guitar from japan free shipping for sale. In fact, yamaha 6string acoustic guitars are preferred by many popular artists, including joe bonamassa, chad kroeger and kristyn osborn, to name a few. It featured laminated rosewood back and sides, and an adjustable bridge with individually adjustable saddles.

Yamaha fg325 acoustic guitar with fishman pickup demo youtube. The history of yamaha guitars by mark kasulen, 2006, hal leonard edition, in english 1st ed. In 1968 the yamaha fg line came to america, consisting of the fg75, fg110, fg140, fg150, fg180, fg300 and the 12 string fg230. History of the yamaha fg3xx series yamaha vintage fg. Also, the rosewood fingerboard and bridge are great when it. This gives me and now you a different perspective on the yamaha fg335. They have the familiar red nippon gakki label, the larger yamaha headstock logo, and the yamaha truss rod cover with the 3 tuning fork symbol. The top selling acoustic guitar series of all time.

The history of yamaha guitars 2006 edition open library. I tried a number of different models, but both to my ears and fingers, this guitar was far superior to all the others i tried even the ones with sol. In order to place an online order you must select a yamaha dealer in. Simply speaking, with the spruce top, meranti back and sides, this guitar is definitely something so beautiful. This one of the early versions of fg series, and it has aged. The heart of this sweet dreadnought is a solid sitka spruce top expertly braced and attached to a nato body. Vintage yamaha acoustic guitar fg336sb great playing condition w hardshell case.

I was told and do believe the guitar was built in the late 70s or early 80s it was my friends dads guitar. Its difficult for any company to survive 10 years let alone 50, but yamaha has managed to succeed all this time by providing guitarists with solid tools for sensible prices. I sold guitars at guitar center for over 3 years, and the most popular entrylevel acoustic was the yamaha fg 335. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. List of yamaha guitars news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. Yamaha fg800 solid top acoustic guitar for sale online ebay.

Unfollow yamaha fg 75 guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I am trying to find some info on a yamaha fg335 i recently purchased from a friend who was in a pinch,i do not know allot about accustic guitars and would appreciate any info on determining the year and approximate value of this guitar. It wouldnt be until 1941 that they began work on acoustic guitars. With a focus on great playability, musical tone and outstanding build quality, the original fg180 quickly became a classic with countless careers and hit records starting life on an fg. Shop for the yamaha f325d dreadnought acoustic guitar in natural and receive free. Guys and gals, i am thrilled to present my latest addition to the guitar family, a 1979 mint condition yamaha fg 365 s acoustic guitar. Any way story for another time, great guitar will not go wrong. Jan 11, 2016 i sold guitars at guitar center for over 3 years, and the most popular entrylevel acoustic was the yamaha fg 335. Since yamaha introduced the legendary fg series in the late 60s, their sterling reputation for exceptional guitar craftsmanship has only grown stronger. The yamaha parts and accessories ecommerce store is administered on behalf of participating yamaha dealerships. New addition to the family 1979 yamaha fg 365s acoustic.

Yamaha fg 301 acoustic guitar from japan free shipping for sale. Yamaha s fg series of affordable steel string acoustics has been around since the early 70s. Vintage original red label yamaha fg230 12 string acoustic guitar nippon gakki. Bought a fg 345 for 150 from a pawn shop ten years ago because of its sound. I was told and do believe the guitar was built in the late 7. When the delivery guy placed it on our porch, i just happened to open the door and heard something falling with a bang inside the big box and hitting the floor. The history of yamahas fg series started in 1966 with the release of the fg180 and fg150. Shop online for yamaha fg series acoustic guitars at kraft music.

The fg730s in specific is a solid top dreadnought with ovangkol back and sides. This secret is that the fg335s can usually be bought dirt cheap especially if they dont play well due to a bellied or warped top, or neglect and then, with a few simple proceedures, be modified into a killer. It is a bit modded, by having a fishman preamp installed, refretting plus new keys and nut. This museum showcases historical models of yamaha guitars from the past 50 years.

According to yamahas serial database, it was made in 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, or 2008. My daughter has a birthday coming up and i am planning on letting her have it for a first guitar. For over 40 years, millions of musicians have used a yamaha fg as the perfect tool to express their music. Although they used the bell shaped reinforced neck truss rod. Yamahas acoustics have a wellearned reputation for their consistency and quality, and the 720s is no exception. This article needs additional citations for verification. Vintage yamaha acoustic guitar fg 336sb great playing condition w hardshell case. Early yamaha guitars such as this 70s fg 140 were made in nippon japan.