Yamaha FG-301, made in Japan 1977, natural gloss. Yamaha's FG series launched in the 1960s and has been made in one form or another continuously to this day. This beauty was made around 1977 in Japan, going on the label style, logos and and serial format. It's a tasty vintage dreadnought with a big juicy tone. There's plenty of snappy top end and a pleasing natural brightness typical of Yamaha FG stuff, it's articulate and warm. The neck is a comfy soft V shape and the fret and finish work are very tidy, so it feels good in the hands. The little details like 7-ply binding, a bound fretboard and the embossed tuners lend the look some class, it's a dignified old soul. Lots to like here... FG = fery good.

Model: Yamaha FG-301
Made: Japan, 1977 approx  (serial appears to read 7062610)
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: dreadnought style shape; laminate spruce top, laminate rosewood back and sides, rosewood bridge
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, dovetail joint, 25.5" scale, 15" radius
Weight: 2.345kg
Pickup: none
Mods: none
Case: basic non-original vintage hard case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a couple of dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some scuffs on the bottom  shoulder, middle of the body and elbow area, no major marks. The sides have light scuffs around the whole body, no major marks. The front has a couple of dents behind the bridge, dimples in the elbow area and some play wear on the shoulders and guard. Overall: very good condition (8/10).

Playing condition notes: action is moderately low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. The frets look have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 12/54 Moonshiners strings.