A full re-fret was carried out last year, as such fret-ware is zero. It indicates the guitar has been played-in a hell of a lot over its life, which is certainly a good thing. The worn area below the pickguard has been sealed and a clear epoxy based finish applied to protect the area from further wear. Although cosmetically the guitar is road-worn and has scars, it is totally sound structurally and oozes character. G a Martin bridge, adding substantially more volume and sustain. The original bridge pin holes were filled with dowel and new holes drilled closer to the saddle to create a more acute string break-angle over the saddle akin to e. This was very carefully done to preserve the correct scale length and intonation, both of which are spot-on. This was achieved by splicing a new piece or rosewood into the channel left by the original bridge and routing a new saddle slot. The original floating adjustable bridge and adjustable saddles (if you google you'll find images) have been removed and the bridge reconfigured for a standard bone saddle. However the earlier'paddle' shaped headstock certainly suggests late 60s. From research I date the guitar as late 60s.Ĭomplicated by the fact that most of the serial number has worn off or been somehow rubbed out during the guitar's life. This extra stability allowed Yamaha to use a lighter than usual bracing system meaning a more feely vibrating top, something which largely explains the Red Label era FG series' great tone. Their great advantage over true solid guitars is they are much more.Īnd far less susceptible to cracking and.
A match for an all solid guitar in my opinion. I've owned FG180s, FG280s, FG140s from this era which were made with the same solid laminates and they are. Ote that Yamaha Guitar co describes Jacaranda as'Brazilian Rosewood' in its own brochures - the capture in image 11 is taken from a'Yamaha Guitars - Essential Knowledge', I can provide a link to the PDF if needed. Re the back and sides, while there is dispute on various guitar forums etc about Jacaranda/Brazilian Rosewood (ie many claim that Jacranda is not BR) n. I prefer to think of the Yamahas of this era as solid laminates, if that makes any sense. Like modern laminates in that they are solid sheets of spruce glued in opposing grain direction for stability, as opposed to modern laminates which consist of cheap hardwoods or. Laminated spruce top and laminated Jacaranda/Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Yamaha FG300 Red Label'Nippon Gakki' Acoustic Guitar, Made in Japan Superb sounding and playing Yamaha FG300 Red Label'Nippon Gakki' acoustic.
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