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FG 180

Last post by Joner4589 « Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:05 pm

by Joner4589 » Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:05 pm

Hi. I need advice on an FG 180. I need to know it’s date of production. It has scratches and scuffs. There are 2 numbers on the inside : T0186508 &...

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Last post by Joner4589
Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:05 pm
FG 800 String change fret buzz

Last post by shelly0624 « Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:12 pm
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by thaynes » Fri May 22, 2020 7:16 pm

Hi!

I am new to the forum and have been playing for only a couple of years.

I changed the strings on my FG 800 for the first time. I used Elixir...

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Views: 784

Last post by shelly0624
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:12 pm
Question on FG830

Last post by Saul « Mon May 11, 2020 8:09 pm
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by rdec873 » Sun May 10, 2020 4:59 am

Hi, I have a Taylor 214ce but am looking for a guitar that I can take camping with me and sit around a campfire. I love strumming songs but also...

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Last post by Saul
Mon May 11, 2020 8:09 pm
F series

Last post by Saul « Mon May 11, 2020 8:02 pm
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by tonyg618 » Mon May 11, 2020 7:48 pm

Is this the right sub-forum to post or read about the all laminate f-series like the f335 or f325d? I personally think these are amazing guitars.

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Last post by Saul
Mon May 11, 2020 8:02 pm
FGX830C vs. A1R

Last post by Nau « Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:37 pm

by Nau » Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:37 pm

Hi everybody,

This is my first post here. I see there is a lot of useful information, but I miss just what looking for :think: I am going to...

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Last post by Nau
Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:37 pm
Bone replacement bridge pins

Last post by Buzzard « Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:51 pm
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by SamKay » Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:05 am

Hi. First time poster here. I just got a new FG830 last week and I took it in today for a pro set up at a local shop. (I bought the guitar at Guitar...

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Last post by Buzzard
Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:51 pm
Monel strings on a FG-460

Last post by Saul « Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:36 pm
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by Oldtickers » Tue Dec 03, 2019 9:14 pm

Has anyone tried Martin Monel strings on a FG-460 either 12 or 6 string?

I had a set of PB on my 12 and it was too jangly, even for me as I have...

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Last post by Saul
Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:36 pm
FG-460s-12a Photos and question.

Last post by Oldtickers « Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:44 pm
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by Oldtickers » Sun Dec 01, 2019 3:40 pm

Greetings all,

Here is my latest Yamaha. A one owner 1991? FG-460s-12a.
I have some higher grade 12 string guitars that do not sound as good as...

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Views: 699

Last post by Oldtickers
Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:44 pm
SJ-180 upgrade

Last post by Floydman « Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:31 pm
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by Sotaram » Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:04 am

Hi,
Looking to upgrade my sj180 acoustic with bone nut and saddle. Can I buy these already shaped to fit, or do I have to shape them myself? Anyone...

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Last post by Floydman
Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:31 pm
Yamaha FG-30 LTD Red label

Last post by carlspares « Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:14 pm
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by carlspares » Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:03 pm

I have a FG-30 LTD Red label I've had since new and am looking at selling it. Does anyone know how much it's worth? Or is anyone interested in buying...

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Last post by carlspares
Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:14 pm
FG850 Strap Button Replacement?

Last post by MikeInTexas « Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:36 pm
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by MikeInTexas » Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:25 pm

I'm wanting to replace the stock strap button with a locking metal button and adding a neck button. Does anyone know how the stock strap button is...

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Last post by MikeInTexas
Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:36 pm
Yamaha FG350W

Last post by Buzzard « Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:04 pm
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by Mimasu » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:18 pm

Picked up a 1977 FG350W yesterday. Fantastic guitar. I'm the 2nd owner, first one bought her new in 1978. Included the OHSC.

Now the miracle:...

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Views: 3474

Last post by Buzzard
Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:04 pm
Yamaha FG800M - An Entry Level Guitar with Pro Features.

Last post by Saul « Sat May 11, 2019 9:13 pm

by Saul » Sat May 11, 2019 9:13 pm

Yamaha FG800M BEST BEGINNERS GUITAR.jpg

The FG800M is a fantastic guitar for the money and the FULL REVIEW IS HERE but I just wanted to say a few...

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Last post by Saul
Sat May 11, 2019 9:13 pm
2019 follow up to FG412S ?

Last post by 13String « Tue May 07, 2019 6:48 pm
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by 13String » Sun May 05, 2019 6:23 pm

Hi guys. Chilrend playing = broken guitar UGH! And its beyond repair vs the price of the guitar.
Are there any natural followup to the FG412S ? I...

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Views: 1687

Last post by 13String
Tue May 07, 2019 6:48 pm
Yamaha FG502 models - Where are they? Opinions & Reviews?

Last post by Klapauzius « Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:38 pm
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by Candy~Apple~Rocker » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:13 pm

Greetings Yamaholics! :D

I will purchase a sorta new Yamaha FG502M soon, but what really surprises me; infos about that certain model is scarce....

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Last post by Klapauzius
Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:38 pm
FG 230 nippon ghakki red label series 12 string acoustic

Last post by Saul « Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:01 pm
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by RVDW01 » Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:10 am

Hi,

I found this old FG230 acoustic 12 string. all is well except it needs a pick guard and a new bridge saddle.
Anyone have specs on them or know...

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Last post by Saul
Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:01 pm
Yamaha FG 180 from early 70's

Last post by Saul « Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:59 am
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by FG180 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:10 pm

Hello to everyone, I've been searching the internet up and down trying to find a replacement set of tuners (Machine Heads) for my old Yamaha FG180,...

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Last post by Saul
Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:59 am
FG160 refresh

Last post by Chesh « Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:30 pm

by Chesh » Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:30 pm

Evening all, new to this forum and keen to get advice from all you FG people.

I bought my FG160 brand new in 1977 - Black Label, Taiwan built FG...

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Last post by Chesh
Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:30 pm
Another Vintage Yamaha Acoustic

Last post by Mimasu « Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:48 pm
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by Floydman » Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:33 pm

My newest project that I just completed is a SJ-400S. This guitar has the same dimension as my SJ-180, but solid spruce top, rosewood back/sides,...

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Last post by Mimasu
Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:48 pm
FG-200 Repair/mod

Last post by Miks « Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:51 pm
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by Floydman » Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:57 pm

Since the purchase of my first vintage Yamaha acoustic I've taken interest of these guitars to another level. Over the last year I have been buying...

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Views: 2627

Last post by Miks
Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:51 pm
Yamaha FG260

Last post by Mimasu « Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:31 pm
Replies: 4
by Mimasu » Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:46 pm

Yesterday I went to a guy claiming he had a factory new 1971 FG260. The guitar wasn't factory new, not from '71 but '73, let's call her 'near mint',...

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Views: 2065

Last post by Mimasu
Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:31 pm
Amplifying a FG312-II 12-string - any advice on K&K pickups?

Last post by The Twickerman « Mon Jun 18, 2018 1:38 pm
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by The Twickerman » Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:34 am

Hi all,

I've had this wonderful 12-string guitar since new (bought 1984 I think). I now need to amplify it for stage use. Mics (even soundhole ones)...

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Views: 2130

Last post by The Twickerman
Mon Jun 18, 2018 1:38 pm
FG 830 Neck Relief(w/ pics)

Last post by Saul « Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:23 pm
Replies: 3
by RStamosPhilly » Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:00 am

Hello,

I installed a bone saddle on my Yamaha FG830 with Elixir PB nanowebs 13/53 strings.
I tightened the truss rod clockwise till the action was...

Replies: 3
Views: 3269

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Fri Mar 30, 2018 2:23 pm
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by Blind Dog » Wed Aug 31, 2016 7:05 am

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Last post by Buzzard
Fri Sep 02, 2016 3:05 pm
Lost fg160 tuner peg ,help !!

Last post by Buzzard « Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:10 pm
Replies: 1
by Yamman » Thu Jul 21, 2016 8:31 am

Hi ,does anyone know where I can find a fg160 tuner peg ,I've lost one !!!..must be a magpie or something lol
Cheers .jeff.

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Last post by Buzzard
Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:10 pm
Re fret FG 180

Last post by Yamman « Thu Jul 21, 2016 8:25 am
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by gokokuji » Wed May 29, 2013 3:22 pm

Can anyone let me know what the original fret wire size used on a red label made in Japan FG 180. Built 69.

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Last post by Yamman
Thu Jul 21, 2016 8:25 am
The new Yamaha FG series – Overview with Joshua Ray Gooch

Last post by Stager « Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:33 pm
Replies: 1
by Saul » Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:04 am

One of the best selling line of acoustic guitars in the world now look and sound even better! In this video, Joshua Ray Gooch takes us through the...

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Views: 2919

Last post by Stager
Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:33 pm
Yamaha FG-3365SB

Last post by Buzzard « Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:00 pm
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by JaminCat » Fri Jan 15, 2016 8:58 am

Hi,

I have a Yamaha FG-3365SB but know nothing about its construction. Does anyone have any information about this model?

Regards

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Last post by Buzzard
Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:00 pm
fgx vs fjx vs fsx yamaha guitar - whats the difference

Last post by Buzzard « Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:12 pm
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by abbalongtoyou » Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:38 am

what the main difference between all of these!?

heres the site

im in need of a guitar and not sure now which is better; smaller or bigger?? etc...

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Last post by Buzzard
Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:12 pm
FG 170 made in Taiwan Beige Label

Last post by Buzzard « Sun May 31, 2015 10:02 am
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by soundsagogo » Thu May 28, 2015 11:58 am

Hi I'm new to forum my name is Austin.
I am trying to find out about my Yamaha FG170 made in Taiwan Beige Label.
The serial number is: 30607097....

Replies: 3
Views: 4470

Last post by Buzzard
Sun May 31, 2015 10:02 am
FG75 pickup?

Last post by Geedub « Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:44 pm
Replies: 5
by Geedub » Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:10 am

I recently acquired a pair of FG75's both are in pretty good shape and I'm thinking about gigging with one.

I'd like to install a pickup and am...

Replies: 5
Views: 2839

Last post by Geedub
Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:44 pm
Older FG110 neck issues

Last post by CoolColN « Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:02 pm
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by malachi » Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:55 pm

Hello mates, I'm new to the forum so hello, I am Mali from the states. I was hoping I could get a little feedback about the tired, worn out issue of...

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Views: 3333

Last post by CoolColN
Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:02 pm
Vintage FG-110

Last post by Buzzard « Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:15 pm
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by skybluestratocaster » Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:57 pm

Ive seen this guitar online for sale.The seller is very vague about the specs on it.Im wondering if this guitar has a solid or laminate top?He says...

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Views: 3271

Last post by Buzzard
Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:15 pm
replacement preamp for my fg370

Last post by Miks « Thu May 01, 2014 12:47 pm
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by harpo63 » Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:38 pm

Hello

Been having problems with the preamp on my guitar. Circuits to and from the battery housing and the input section seem fine and the pickup is...

Replies: 3
Views: 3128

Last post by Miks
Thu May 01, 2014 12:47 pm
Yamaha FG460S and FG470S

Last post by Saul « Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:20 am
Replies: 1
by Giangi » Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:10 pm

Hello
My name is Gianluca and I'm an Italian acoustic guitarist.
I fall in love vintage Yamaha acoustic Guitar like FG 460S-12 that I bought about...

Replies: 1
Views: 3355

Last post by Saul
Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:20 am
A truss rod nut for the fg345??

Last post by Les Turnbull « Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:39 pm
Replies: 3
by skip707 » Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:32 pm

Hello,
I am new to this site and this is my first message. I need to know where I can get a nut that fits at the end of my FG345 yamaha acoustic...

Replies: 3
Views: 2829

Last post by Les Turnbull
Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:39 pm
Yamaha FG441S / FG720S / FG730S

Last post by Saul « Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:44 pm
Replies: 5
by Appletea » Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:08 pm

Dear people of the internet,

I have a question concerning the future purchase of my first Yamaha guitar. As the title suggests, I'm currently in...

Replies: 5
Views: 9284

Last post by Saul
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:44 pm
Opinions on FG730S finish?

Last post by Tartanlad « Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:20 pm
Replies: 12
by allyc » Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:04 pm

Hi Folks!
I'm a complete beginner, I've only taken a few guitar lessons so far but am really enjoying it. I've been borrowing a mate's acoustic, but...

Replies: 12
Views: 6816

Last post by Tartanlad
Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:20 pm
YAMAHA FG-300A Information

Last post by amsmarle « Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:39 pm

by amsmarle » Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:39 pm

Hi again,

Last time I posted for help I was given some great advice, hope someone can help me this time

I have been given an old 'Yamaha FG300A...

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Views: 5557

Last post by amsmarle
Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:39 pm
Yamaha FG700S

Last post by Saul « Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:35 am
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by ltucci1924 » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:01 am

I had a Seagull S6 cedar solid top but it just didn't sound or feel right. So I took it back. Then I found the Yamaha FG700S that felt just right and...

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Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:35 am

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