Yamaha FG-400A Dreadnought Acoustic 1989
Yamaha dreadnought, spruce and mahogany, year unknown. This is a nice little strummer, it's simple and effective. Yamaha have a way of making brilliant guitars for how-do-they-do-that prices, and this is a prime example. It all works nicely: the neck is slim and easy, the hardware all works perfectly, and the body really rings truly. The tone has mellowed nicely with plenty of play, it's got a warm and simple tone. If you're after a cool little strummer that's perfect for the loungeroom, the campfire or the beach, this will do nicely.
Model: Yamaha FG-400A
Made: 1989 approx, Taiwan
Serial: 908*9315
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Weight: 2.120kg
Body: dreadnought shape with spruce top and mahogany back and sides, all laminate
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, dovetail-style joint
Mods: none
Pickup: none
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor headstock wear. The headstock has chips on the top corners and scuffs all around. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has a bunch of light scuffs around the whole body and a longer mark towards the back edge. The sides have scuffs around the whole body. The front has dimples and small dents in the elbow area, back and bottom edges, scuffs around the bridge and along the top/back/bottom edges and play wear on and around the guard and shoulders.
Overall: good condition (6/10).
Fret life: 7/10
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. Wearing fresh 12-54 phosphor bronze strings.