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Yamaha FG 400A

by Doug
(Halifax Canada)

Any idea on the value of this model?

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Hi, Doug:

Here is the Blue Book general info:

FG400A
- dreadnought-style body, spruce top, nato back and sides, round soundhole with multi-ring rosette, black body binding, nato neck, 14/20-fret bubinga fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, nato headstock overlay with logo and leaf design inlay, three-per-side chrome tuners with white plastic buttons, nato bridge, black pickguard, available in Natural finish, mfg. 1989-1994.

The pricing info:

Excellent $100 - 130
Average $60 - 80

Lynne

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Yamaha FG 400A

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Oct 03, 2011
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Rich sounding
by: Anonymous

I got mine from school when they wanted to throw it away. It's a really good guitar in my opinion; it's sounds really rich when played. Worth having even though it's cheap. :DD

Sep 06, 2011
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Yamaha FG400A for sale...
by: Anonymous

I just read the last comment and I'd be willing to sell mine... it was given to me by my ex when I bought him a Martin, and I've never learned to play it. I can be reached at dusty866@nb.sympatico.ca if you're initerested...

Jul 22, 2011
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FG-400
by: Anonymous

i own a Yamaha FG-400, inherited from my grandfather
from the 80's.
any idea how much it's worth?

Dec 22, 2010
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Incredible Guitar
by: Philip

I have been playing for over 11 years and was fortunate enough to inherit my FG-400a from my grandfather before he passed.

This guitar has always played like a dream and ages extremely well. The tone continues to improve as the wood ages and it could easily pass for a multi-thousand dollar acoustic.

About 6 years ago, I had a Martin Thinline active pickup installed and was totally blown away by the results. Mic'ed or direct, this guitar has guts. The low end can shake walls while the top end is clean and bright (but not even remotely harsh). Mid-range is smooth and mellow for a very well rounded tone.

The only upgrade I would ever recommend besides adding a pickup (if needed) would be upgrading the tuners. While I haven't had too many problems with the original plastic pegs, they can rattle a bit. They do hold tune as long as everything else is setup properly.

If you can get your hands on one of these, it is an extremely under-rated, inexpensive, beautiful guitar that can hold its own against most other high-end guitars.

Dec 09, 2010
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great guitar
by: Anonymous

i bought my fg400a in a pawnshop in 1998 for $125. had i known then what i know about it now i would have paid more. just thought it would be a good practice guitar. it has always been a very solid guitar. stays in tune like you wouldnt believe. i'll never part with this beauty.

Jul 13, 2010
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fg400a
by: Anonymous

probably crap, but if it plays and its very cheap...o.k

May 15, 2010
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crap
by: Anonymous

just played one, went to long mcquade to find out cant be bought anymore. would pay 500 but buddy wont sell.

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