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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 aren´t 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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Jan 25, 2012
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yamaha fg480S. Like Martin!
by: glb

My parents payed 360 Euro for this guitar, in 1987. Great sounds, great materials used for crafting. I've tried different models of Martin and Taylor, and the quality is quite the same, even if the "conception" of this instrument is different. this Yamaha combined with a Baggs Pickup is an affordable and hi quality solution, onstage. A shop offered me 400 Euro, but I would sell it at least for the double!!!

Aug 04, 2011
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fg 480 s
by: manuel

One of the best guitar of Yamaha history.
The price in 1988 was about 400 Euro. I saw it in a shop in 2006, used, priced 650 Euro.
I've done more than 150 concert with it, equipped with a Baggs pickup, and it still sounds great.

Mar 23, 2011
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Love my 480S
by: Sal

I bought my Yamaha 480S with the dove fret markers back in '87... and I'll never, ever part with him. :-)

Feb 15, 2011
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just bought it
by: Anonymous

this is a guitar my sister owned but was collecting dust in the corner & i offered to buy it from her; she said i could have it for the same price she purchased it ($150 from a close friend of the family who also gave her guitar lessons) and i'm thrilled to learn how to play guitar with it myself. it has a few flaws (crack in the face) but everything is original and having it possibly be made in my birth year is another cool fact

Jan 21, 2011
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Yamaha Fg480S
by: Nick

I also have this guitar.It was bought in Rome,between 87 and 89.Does anybody know what s the best price I can get?I also know that Yamaha museum doesn t have one in their collection.

Aug 28, 2010
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Yamaha FG 480S
by: Gee Man

I have one of these, I took it 12 years ago as payment of a debt of £120 and would never part with it, it sounds great even in my very inexperienced hands, the neck is a bit slim for my fat fingers but still love it, it sits in my living room and gets played every day.
I always thought the "dove" inlays on the neck were more like eagles.

Feb 27, 2010
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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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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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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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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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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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