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Yamaha fg-480s

WHAT IS THE VALUE




ANSWER

The Blue Book Says:

Yamaha FG series

There are a good 50 different models, and each one has a different feature. These guitars never sold for too much money, and because of this arenīt very collectible today. Most of these gutiars were played on because they may have been a guitarists first instrument. Most guitars are worth between $50-$250 depending on the condition and features.

Lynne

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Feb 27, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		a very rare guitar
by: Anonymous

Steve,i have mine in mint condition. i know that the Yamaha Guitar Museum does not have one in the collection. hold onto yours. it will only go up in value.and it sounds awesome too.
Feb 05, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		My yammy
by: Steve

I've got one of these little beauties. Had her for 20 years. Sounds great, I take it for granted until someone hears it for the first time and all say what a lovely looking and sounding guitar. Had the frets dressed a couple of times( next will be a re-fret ) Guy in the guitar shop whos a techy says its a really good guitar so i'm keeping mine forever. Does anyone know what you'd pay for one now or what is a comparable guitar. So keep hold of yours cus there aren't many out there.
Jan 24, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		i own one
by: Anonymous

I have a Fg-480S in mint condition. But i remember getting this as a gift in 77 or 78. so what was the actual production date of this series?
Nov 07, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		I have one of theses beautys!
by: Anonymous

The first reviewer is correct, but they sound a little more mellow or warmer than say a Martin of this era, well balanced not boomy. Definitely the sound got even better over the years, solid spruce top indian rosewood sides tends to promote a little more midrange hence the warmer tone. The dove inlays are remarkable :), not the same inlays the dove from top to bottom is spreading/retracting his wings or "flying". Gold yamaha tuners,nice soundhole trim & binding. I paid around $340 or so brand new in 1989, I never saw one since then, & also on EBay (which tells you how rare or how many people are holding on to these). A solid 9++ right now,no issues with separation or wood cracking, well built. A guitar that sounds this good or plays this well you would pay well over $1000. Seriously a great looking & sounding acoustic from Yamaha.
Jun 12, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yamaha FG-480s
by: Anonymous

If you have one with the dove inlays and dove on the head stock, they sold for only two years (87-89) i think. Back then you would expect to pay about $350.00 new. The value has since doubled due to the sound being compared to old Martins and how rare they are.

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