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Yamaha FG180
by Peter Smith
(UK)
FG-180 Peter Smith
Red label inside body with the words "YAMAHA GUITAR" and "FG-180"
"Made in Taiwan" on the back of the back of the headstock.
Serial number printed inside the body on the inside heel of the neck: T0184625
Could you give me a valuation and any interesting background info on this guitar please and, if you know how second hand prices compare in the UK where I live, that would be appreciated, although not expected.
Thanks for your help, I have made a 2 dollar donation through paypal.
Peter
ANSWER
Hi, Peter--
Pretty guitar--thanks for the pics!
Here is the Blue Book general info:
FG-180 - dreadnought-style body, select spruce top, mahogany back and sides, round soundhole with multi-ring rosette, multi-ply body binding, mahogany neck, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, three-per-side nickel-plated tuners, rosewood bridge, black pickguard, available in Natural finish, mfg. 1969-1971.
The pricing info:
Excellent $250 - 300 Average $135 - 175
The FG-140, FG-180, and the FG-300 were the original six-string jumbo guitars introduced in 1969.
I don't know why the Blue Book value is so low. Owners of these guitars swear by them, but apparently, according to the Blue Book, they are not in great demand as collectors items.
There is an interesting discussion about these guitars here: Harmony Central
As you can tell from the discussion, some owners have paid quite a bit more than the Blue Book price.
I am sorry, but I have no access to specific prices in the UK.
Lynne
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