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  1. yahama guitar info
    Becky Johnson

    My friend has purchased a Yamaha FG 75-1 guitar. Was told was about 40 years old. I can’t locate it myself. Can anyone help? What is it worth.
    Bj

  2. Yamaha Strat Copy
    Joey Narciso

    I just purchased a Yamaha ST400M made in japan strat copy:3 single coils,5 way selector,21 frets-maple,5 way pickup selector,black pickguard,kind of a dark grey sparkle colored body,vintage type trem bridge,serial nos.121738.i wish someone can help me with some info about this guitar,or suggest a site where there’s a database for these guitars.Thanks!

    1. Re: Yamaha L15-A
      don

      : Hi, I live in New Zealand and I’m looking for a L15-A for sale….
      —tom, did u find a L15-a yet?????????? i had one that in bought in 1995, in the orig case! the best guitar i ever owned, but now playing a yamaha dw-5S that sounds and looks the same, maybe not quite as sweet at the 15-a

      1. Re: Yamaha L15-A
        Rick Erickson

        I have owned my Yamaha L15-A since the early 80’s have original case. Plays and sounds great. All my friends own Taylor 814 & 914
        Model guitars which are awesome but my Yamaha never needs adjustment has great volume and absolutely beautiful tone.
        You can e-mail me at [email protected]

  3. LOOKING FOR A YAMAHA FG-300 MADE IN JAPAN
    chris paul

    I WOULD LOVE TO OWN ONE OF THESE GUITARS YAMAHA FG-300 NIPPON GAKKI OR WHAT OTHER YAMAHA JAPAN GUITARS YOU HAVE.
    HAS TO BE A PLAYER AND NO ISSUED WITH THE NECK. I REALLY WANT ONE OF THESE.
    CALL 281-796-5400 OR EMAIL PLEASE

    1. Re: LOOKING FOR A YAMAHA FG-300 MADE IN JAPAN
      CHRIS PAUL

      : I WOULD LOVE TO OWN ONE OF THESE GUITARS YAMAHA FG-300 NIPPON GAKKI OR WHAT OTHER YAMAHA JAPAN GUITARS YOU HAVE.
      : HAS TO BE A PLAYER AND NO ISSUED WITH THE NECK. I REALLY WANT ONE OF THESE.
      : CALL 281-796-5400 OR EMAIL PLEASE

      1. Re: LOOKING FOR A YAMAHA FG-300 MADE IN JAPAN
        Brian Caplin

        : : I WOULD LOVE TO OWN ONE OF THESE GUITARS YAMAHA FG-300 NIPPON GAKKI OR WHAT OTHER YAMAHA JAPAN GUITARS YOU HAVE.
        : : HAS TO BE A PLAYER AND NO ISSUED WITH THE NECK. I REALLY WANT ONE OF THESE.
        : : CALL 281-796-5400 OR EMAIL PLEASE

        Contact me at [email protected]

  4. Trying to date a Yamaha SG 1200
    Norman Rodger

    I just bought a second hand Yamaha SG 1200 but can’t find any refernces to these guitars online. Does anyone know when they were made?

    1. Re: Trying to date a Yamaha SG 1200
      Greg

      : I just bought a second hand Yamaha SG 1200 but can’t find any refernces to these guitars online. Does anyone know when they were made?

      I have an SG1200s (left handed), a beautiful instrument. I emailed the Yamaha group lasty year(UK I think) and they dated it as 1984 given the serial number. You should try that.

      How do you like the instrument?

      Greg

  5. Can not find any info,Reviews,Construction materials,Jumbo or other on this instrument. It just don,t exist,was never made.
    Please point me to where it,s at.
    Thanks……Hawk

    1. Re: RE: looking for yamaha FG 300 red label
      BH

      : good conditiion a must top $

      I have an original one-owner 70’s F-300 in great shape with hsc if you are still looking.

      1. Re: RE: looking for yamaha FG 300 red label
        mike

        do you still have the fg300? i am looking for one. email me if you want to discuss.

        thanks,

        mike

        : : good conditiion a must top $

        : I have an original one-owner 70’s F-300 in great shape with hsc if you are still looking.

          1. Re: RE: looking for yamaha FG 300 red label
            Brian Caplin

            : im looking to buy a fg 300 do you stil have it?
            : 440 665 6678

            I’ve got one Yamaha FG-300 (RED Label Nippon Gakki). Interested in selling.

        1. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
          michael lindner

          : : : I have this guitar. The color is black with twin humbuckers. It is in excellent condition.I sell it.
          i would like to buy it.

    1. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
      jaromix

      <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">: I have this guitar.</span> : Ich habe diese Gitarre.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">The color is a deep brown with twin humbuckers.</span> Die Farbe ist ein tiefes Braun mit zwei Humbucker.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Can you tell me the date it was maufactured and approximate value.</span> Können Sie mir sagen, das Datum der maufactured und die ungefähren Wert.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">It is in excellent condition.</span> Es ist in sehr gutem Zustand.</span>

    2. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
      william allen

      : I have this guitar. The color is a deep brown with twin humbuckers. Can you tell me the date it was maufactured and approximate value. It is in excellent condition.
      I have one also. Information on this guitar is almost non exisrant. Yamaha is no help at all. I have been told they were only made for a couple of years in the mid 80s. If you can get their history, please let me know.

      1. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
        Andrew Jones

        : : I have this guitar. The color is a deep brown with twin humbuckers. Can you tell me the date it was maufactured and approximate value. It is in excellent condition.
        : I have one also. Information on this guitar is almost non exisrant. Yamaha is no help at all. I have been told they were only made for a couple of years in the mid 80s. If you can get their history, please let me know.

        1. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
          Andrew Jones

          : : : I have this guitar. The color is a deep brown with twin humbuckers. Can you tell me the date it was maufactured and approximate value. It is in excellent condition.
          : : I have one also. Information on this guitar is almost non exisrant. Yamaha is no help at all. I have been told they were only made for a couple of years in the mid 80s. If you can get their history, please let me know.

          I bought an SJ550HR in the mid eighties and still have it now. It is superb to play and I prefer this to my Fender Strat. I paid over £250 when i had the guitar and the retail price should have in Excess of £300. Dont know if it is worth anything now as you never seem to see any about. Not even on Ebay!!!

          I wouldnt part with mine for the world and would recommend the guitar to anyone who may be lucky enough to get a chance of buying one

          1. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
            pat

            I had mine apprased last year in nevada. they told me that there one of the last guitars made in japan. there all made in china now. they said mine which is in exelent cond. is worth about $250.00 US. : : : : I have this guitar. The color is a deep brown with twin humbuckers. Can you tell me the date it was maufactured and approximate value. It is in excellent condition.
            : : : I have one also. Information on this guitar is almost non exisrant. Yamaha is no help at all. I have been told they were only made for a couple of years in the mid 80s. If you can get their history, please let me know.

            : I bought an SJ550HR in the mid eighties and still have it now. It is superb to play and I prefer this to my Fender Strat. I paid over £250 when i had the guitar and the retail price should have in Excess of £300. Dont know if it is worth anything now as you never seem to see any about. Not even on Ebay!!!

            : I wouldnt part with mine for the world and would recommend the guitar to anyone who may be lucky enough to get a chance of buying one

            1. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR I have one :)
              Roxx Hunter

              I had been playing guitar for about a year on a cheap Sears type acoustic guitar with very high action and decided to buy an electric because I wanted to rock. So there was an ad in the local paper here in Canada for a guitar and amp for $500. The amp was a fender J.A.M. Just a 1×12" solid state but with two inputs and chorus. The guitar was this sunburst, but a tad darker, brown guitar and so beautiful. This guy had bought it new for his son and his son had played it once and didn’t like guitar so I basically got it for brand new. The p-90 type pickups are so amazing. It just has this sweet spot and tone that none of my other guitars can get. It has an amazing Les Paul sound and one of my bands is almost like a zeppelin tribute band and it exactly gets the tone.
              I’ve had to replace the push/pull knob (coil tap) and the B and G strings sometimes don’t hold their tune but man it rocks. I had it stolen once but luckily got it back. I had taken down our videos on Youtube of us doing Zep but will repost them so guys can see it in action. I have a ’96 50th anniversary strat that is awesome and a js1200 satch guitar and they both rock a ton. But there is something about this guitar that just has mojo. It makes a killer blues guitar!!!
              If you can find one buy it. This kicks ass on most Les Pauls I’ve played. Nice to see some fellow players of this guitar. Hard to find any information about it and because I bought my 2nd hand I’ve never really known much about it other than it just rocks. I make my living from playing guitar and this is one of my main guitars. It looks incredible and it sounds incredible.
              Cheers from the Yukon.
              Roxx

            2. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
              Alex

              : I had mine apprased last year in nevada. they told me that there one of the last guitars made in japan. there all made in china now. they said mine which is in exelent cond. is worth about $250.00 US. : : : : I have this guitar. The color is a deep brown with twin humbuckers. Can you tell me the date it was maufactured and approximate value. It is in excellent condition.
              : : : : I have one also. Information on this guitar is almost non exisrant. Yamaha is no help at all. I have been told they were only made for a couple of years in the mid 80s. If you can get their history, please let me know.

              : : I bought an SJ550HR in the mid eighties and still have it now. It is superb to play and I prefer this to my Fender Strat. I paid over £250 when i had the guitar and the retail price should have in Excess of £300. Dont know if it is worth anything now as you never seem to see any about. Not even on Ebay!!!

              : : I wouldnt part with mine for the world and would recommend the guitar to anyone who may be lucky enough to get a chance of buying one

              I have a Yamaha sj550HR Tele Deluxe sn# KZHK112 (Made in Japan) Dark Wine color. Twin humbuckers w/ a tune knob pop switch for your front and back pick-ups. a rare fine. let me know if your interested.

            3. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
              Ron Sweet

              : I had mine apprased last year in nevada. they told me that there one of the last guitars made in japan. there all made in china now. they said mine which is in exelent cond. is worth about $250.00 US. : : : : I have this guitar. The color is a deep brown with twin humbuckers. Can you tell me the date it was maufactured and approximate value. It is in excellent condition.
              : : : : I have one also. Information on this guitar is almost non exisrant. Yamaha is no help at all. I have been told they were only made for a couple of years in the mid 80s. If you can get their history, please let me know.

              : : I bought an SJ550HR in the mid eighties and still have it now. It is superb to play and I prefer this to my Fender Strat. I paid over £250 when i had the guitar and the retail price should have in Excess of £300. Dont know if it is worth anything now as you never seem to see any about. Not even on Ebay!!!

              : : I wouldnt part with mine for the world and would recommend the guitar to anyone who may be lucky enough to get a chance of buying one

              I bought mine new in 1984 for $350.00. Red Chrome. It has aged so sweetly, I would never consider letting it go.
              In 1990 I bought a Strat thinking it would become my primary axe and the Yamaha would become the back-up. The Strat has been gone for about 15 years now.
              I bought a Les Paul Std about a year and a half ago, again thinking it would become my primary. Its a sweet guitar, but, my Yamaha still get the strings played off it. When I break a string I play the Paul until I get around to putting strings on the Yamaha. The Paul is on its second set of strings in 1 1/2 years, while the SJ has had at least 5 sets.
              Anybody that has one and wants to sell it. I will buy it right now. I’d love to have another one, but, you can’t find them anywhere. I’ve been looking. Thats how I found this.

              1. Yamaha sj550hr
                Gabriel SR

                I just bougth one today. Found it on internet here in México. 29 years old guitar, 1987 made in taiwan. 2-tone sunburst Brown. Only 150Usd. With some body edges scratchez, and painting peeled. Humbuckers paint peeling, and volume knob replaced. Excelent conditions , it has great sustain, sweet sound and it is really heavy. Body seems ash or alder.

              2. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR(i have one for sale)
                randy stewart

                : : I had mine apprased last year in nevada. they told me that there one of the last guitars made in japan. there all made in china now. they said mine which is in exelent cond. is worth about $250.00 US. : : : : I have this guitar. The color is a deep brown with twin humbuckers. Can you tell me the date it was maufactured and approximate value. It is in excellent condition.
                : : : : : I have one also. Information on this guitar is almost non exisrant. Yamaha is no help at all. I have been told they were only made for a couple of years in the mid 80s. If you can get their history, please let me know.

                : : : I bought an SJ550HR in the mid eighties and still have it now. It is superb to play and I prefer this to my Fender Strat. I paid over £250 when i had the guitar and the retail price should have in Excess of £300. Dont know if it is worth anything now as you never seem to see any about. Not even on Ebay!!!

                : : : I wouldnt part with mine for the world and would recommend the guitar to anyone who may be lucky enough to get a chance of buying one

                : I bought mine new in 1984 for $350.00. Red Chrome. It has aged so sweetly, I would never consider letting it go.
                : In 1990 I bought a Strat thinking it would become my primary axe and the Yamaha would become the back-up. The Strat has been gone for about 15 years now.
                : I bought a Les Paul Std about a year and a half ago, again thinking it would become my primary. Its a sweet guitar, but, my Yamaha still get the strings played off it. When I break a string I play the Paul until I get around to putting strings on the Yamaha. The Paul is on its second set of strings in 1 1/2 years, while the SJ has had at least 5 sets.
                : Anybody that has one and wants to sell it. I will buy it right now. I’d love to have another one, but, you can’t find them anywhere. I’ve been looking. Thats how I found this.

                i have one for sale on e-bay……

              3. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
                Phil Mossman

                SJ550HR is a top-of-the-line Tele Deluxe. It’s got the old design of Seth Lover – bobbins with metal polepieces magnetized by a bar underneath, instead of the very different Fender ‘Wide Range" The SJ550 was made with excellent woods and to high specs, and was not super-cheap like a Pacifica, Squier, SX, etc. Fantastically versatile,
                believable coil-tapping. Only criticism I can make is a personal preference – I like huge frets, and the SJ doesn’t have them.

                1. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
                  Tin Phan

                  I just got this from my uncle basement. It look new and play normal but i dont like it much since it dont have the metal sound to it. If i decide to sell it, how much can i get for it?

                2. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
                  Doug Kimball

                  I played bass in the late 1980s and the Yamaha basses were better than the competition at my (cheap) price point, so I already played a BB300 bass. I wanted a versatile guitar, so I eventually acquired an SJ550, and it had a great neck with very precise fretwork, and like Phil said, a really killer coil tap sound. I think it is the second best Tele with humbuckers after the original non-reiss ’72 deluxe. I would love to find one in decent condition, email me!
                  alstead AT gmail DOT com

            4. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
              Rick

              I agree this is a great sounding guitar. I have a strat but i play my Yammy so much more, It would be hard to get this away from me as so many have tried.
              Enjoy

              1. Re: Yamaha SJ550HR
                adriaan

                : Thanks for posting these messages. I was looking for info on my Yamaha SJ550HR but could not find anything. Apart from the sustain and the overal quality feel, I am amazed by the way it stays in tune.
                :

                :
                : I agree this is a great sounding guitar. I have a strat but i play my Yammy so much more, It would be hard to get this away from me as so many have tried.
                : Enjoy

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... L Ellis
      L Ellis

      I have this guitar. The color is a deep brown with twin humbuckers. Can you tell me the date it was maufactured and approximate value. It is in excellent condition.

      1. Wiring layout for Yamaha sj550hr
        Graham Trousdale

        Can anyone help with a wiring diagram or a photo of the wiring from a guitar. I have two wires disconnected and don’t know where to solder them to.

      2. Update
        Roxx Hunter

        So I recently took my SJ550HR to a guy in Vancouver, Canada to get it set up and fixed. After years of practicing, gigging and traveling, it had seen some wear and tear, and the frets were pretty wore out. My guitar teacher/mentor knows this guy in Vancouver who sets up guitars for a lot of big artists, he’s like a wizard. He’s from Japan so he really liked working on this guitar. I got new 5150 frets, a bit bigger. A new, custom bone nut, and these Gotoh tuners that are staggered in height. My guitar has been dropped (accidentally) and there’s a crack between then end of the neck and the first pickup. Anyway, like some of you, I also have a really nice Strat. And it’s perfect for Strat sounds, but there’s something about this guitar.
        I read recently on a few sites that this has the same pickups Santana liked to use in the 70’s. It would explain why this guitar just seems to sing. I love the coil tap. I did change the capacitor just a bit to get a bit more extreme on the tone knob, so I can rock it both and forth and get that cool, almost wah like sound.
        Anyway, I love playing a guitar that I’ve never seen anyone else play, and my friends seem to dig playing it too. Whatever that secret thing is that makes a guitar great, this has it. I’ve posted some videos on FB and YouTube where you can see it in action…

      3. Looking for more info on my SJ550HR
        LShark

        Hi, I’m hoping to find more info on the SJ550HR. Based on Yamaha’s serial number guide (http://www.yamaha.com/yamahaguitars/ElectricandBassGuitarSerialNumberSystems.pdf), mine was made in November of 1984.

        I love this guitar! I’d love to find more info (history, variations, etc.) on the entire line, but I haven’t found much out there. If anyone knows of books, blog sites, etc., that have detailed info, please post!

        Thanks!

      4. Update on these guitars...
        Roxx Hunter

        So I did some research online and you can find a Yamaha site to look up the serial numbers. Found out mine was made in ’85.
        My guitar is beautiful and you go to the photos site on my website http://www.RoxxHunter.com you can see pics of it. I love it. It has humbuckers with a coil tap to get the single coil sound.
        Some tips on this guitar that I’ve found over the years playing this.

        There is a small metal piece on the head stock that the high E and B strings go underneath before they go into the tuning heads. I used to have problems with the guitar going out of tune and once I stopped putting the strings under that piece it stayed in tune better.
        When you have the push/pull knob pulled to get a single coil sound (a-la strat) it loses a bit of bite so maybe try changing the capacitor. I did this mainly to get a more dramatic sweep when using the tone knob, to get a wah type of sound. It would be nice if they could remake this with a bit more bit/growl from the single coils.
        It’s a good guitar for so many styles. Has a slight flat tone but if you tweak the pickup heights a bit you can get a bit more bite. It definitely has a good sound and is easy to play.
        It can take a beating too. I’d love to get a signature model one day. These guitars are awesome and from reading the reviews about the new Albert lee guitars they seem similar. Very versatile, easy to play neck.
        It blows my mind that were probably only a few hundred dollars new. It’s amazing. It hangs with all my other guitars and other ones I’ve played. I’ve been tempted to switch out the pickups but don’t wanna lose that vintage sound.
        Do you guys have pics of your guitars? If you ever have one for sale I will buy it.

        1. Could you possibly send me that site so I can date mine as I might sell her to my own chagrin as I’m going sailing. It is indeed a rockin guitar w/the push knob et al.
          You send me the site and I’ll send you some pics from my laptop as this pc is so slow to do so.
          Thanks, Scott

  6. Help me find the date for my yamaha SG2000
    Brian

    Help me find the date for my yamaha SG2000. the serial number is 39050 and it has mother of pearl inlays
    it is a very nice guitar
    thank you

  7. Looking for the age of my Yamaha Guitar
    Paul

    Just purchased at Auction an old Yamaha No’ 25 acoustic guitar, serial number 322835. Im interested to know the age and more about it, can anyone help?

  8. Yamaha late 60's SA Series
    Darrell O'Dea

    Hi, I recently bought a late 60’s SA series hollow body that I love. Trouble is, I don’t know anything about it – and cannot find out anything. It’s emerald green, double bound, pretty sure there are two humbuckers, strange tremolo system, three way switch, one volume, one tone, and one blender. The serial number is stamped in to the fretboard at the 22nd fret. The number is 3907. Any info you can help me with would be very much appreciated … as the guitar needs some work done … want to know more about it before I do the work. Cheers

    1. Re: looking for a yamaha L-15A
      Joe Fuller

      I’ve had one of these for about 20 years. I think I’m the second owner. I’m trying to find out more about it, such as what woods were used. It plays great, never is out of tune. Lent it to friends over the years, and it’s not as pristine as it was when I bought it, but still in very good condition. Any info on this guitar? I think it’s from late 70s – early 80s.

      Joe

      1. Re: looking for a yamaha L-15A
        don

        : I’ve had one of these for about 20 years. I think I’m the second owner. I’m trying to find out more about it, such as what woods were used. It plays great, never is out of tune. Lent it to friends over the years, and it’s not as pristine as it was when I bought it, but still in very good condition. Any info on this guitar? I think it’s from late 70s – early 80s.

        : Joe
        you probably won’t find one for sale cuz no one wants to sell it if they have one. mine was stolen out of my car about 3 years ago and my heart was broken, but replaced it with a yamaha dw-5s that looks almost identical and sounds almost the same if not just as sweet..

    2. Re: looking for a yamaha L-15A
      Phil Mackert

      : anyone know where i can locate a yamaha L-15A in good condition?

      Hi Chris… I just came across one.. in MINT CONDITION with hardshell case… send me your email addy and I’ll send ya some pics and we’ll see if we can work a deal! THIS THING SOUNDS SWEET! =)

      THANKS!
      -Phil
      435-705-0779 cell

      p.s. we also have some vintage Ovation Viper III solid body electrics… check out what we have for sale @ http://www.rohbockras.com (look under the tab Rohbockras2) THANKS!

      1. selling a Yamaha L -25 -AT in mint condition
        Steve Howell

        I have a Yamaha L-25-AT in mint condition for sale with the hardshell case. It has solid rosewood sides and back and cost around 1400.00 when purchased sometime around 1975. This is a beautiful guitar in mint condition that out sounds and out plays a Martin. 843-397-5717 or email me at [email protected]
        thanks
        Steve

        :
        : p.s. we also have some vintage Ovation Viper III solid body electrics… check out what we have for sale @ http://www.rohbockras.com (look under the tab Rohbockras2) THANKS!

      2. I have a L-15A Yamah Looks like new condition
        Tom Buttrey

        Anyone have any idea what its worth. Bought new with case. Buy the way it says inside made in tawain republic of China.
        :
        : Hi Chris… I just came across one.. in MINT CONDITION with hardshell case… send me your email addy and I’ll send ya some pics and we’ll see if we can work a deal! THIS THING SOUNDS SWEET! =)

        : THANKS!
        : -Phil
        : 435-705-0779 cell

        :
        : p.s. we also have some vintage Ovation Viper III solid body electrics… check out what we have for sale @ http://www.rohbockras.com (look under the tab Rohbockras2) THANKS!

      3. I have a L-!5A Yamah Looks like new condition
        Tom Buttrey

        Anyone have any idea what its worth. Bought new with case. Buy the way it says inside made in tawain republic of China.
        :
        : Hi Chris… I just came across one.. in MINT CONDITION with hardshell case… send me your email addy and I’ll send ya some pics and we’ll see if we can work a deal! THIS THING SOUNDS SWEET! =)

        : THANKS!
        : -Phil
        : 435-705-0779 cell

        :
        : p.s. we also have some vintage Ovation Viper III solid body electrics… check out what we have for sale @ http://www.rohbockras.com (look under the tab Rohbockras2) THANKS!

      4. Re: looking for a yamaha L-15A
        don

        : : anyone know where i can locate a yamaha L-15A in good condition?

        :
        : Hi Chris… I just came across one.. in MINT CONDITION with hardshell case… send me your email addy and I’ll send ya some pics and we’ll see if we can work a deal! THIS THING SOUNDS SWEET! =)

        : THANKS!
        : -Phil
        : 435-705-0779 cell

        :
        : p.s. we also have some vintage Ovation Viper III solid body electrics… check out what we have for sale @ http://www.rohbockras.com (look under the tab Rohbockras2) THANKS!

        did you sell that yamaha L15-a? i just noticed the date of the listing and it is probably long gone..i had one several years ago, but now playing a yamaha dw5-s that sounds and looks almost identical……..

        1. Yamaha L-15 A
          Tom

          I have a Yamaha L-15A and hard case my wife bought for me new in the early eighties . This guitar is in great shape, plays well and has good sound. I have now gone to Martin, but I will sell this rare guitar for 1500.00 if interested call or e-mail me at 615-351-9549 Thanks Tom

      1. i have a L5A flat top / hard case
        jeff

        this is a rare Yamaha L5A this is one of the best guitar’s i have owned just need to sale it i’ll take $625
        call jeff at 762-338-5031

      2. Yamaha L-15a
        Anonymous

        Hi all. Heard good things about this guitar and am looking at buying one. Were all L-15a models made in Taiwan? Also how would the tone/feel compare with L series models from today?
        Many thanks

      3. I have one of these gitters ..serail # 1307096 I wud love to find out what years it was made exactly…It is NOT for sale I have owned it since the eightys but don’t remember when exactly it was fairly new at the time

      4. Yamaha L-15A Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar
        Mavwreck

        I’m selling a very nice Yamaha L-15A and plan to list it on ebay in the next day or two.Hate to sell it but need cash.It has an Artec soundhole pickup with the endpin combination preamp/input jack that runs on a 9 volt battery.It was used by a touring C & W guitarist so shows it’s share of usage but it has such a broken in sound and feel that it has to be played to be appreciated.It has a sweet timbre and is inspiring to play.This has to be one of the finest Japanese designed guitars ever made.The online reviewers go nuts about them.I agree it has a special something all it’s own.Has a nice chipboard felt lined case with it.Great for fingerpicking and it is same scale as a Fender at 25 1/2″ so you can go right from the Tele or Strat to it and feel right at home.Can email offers before I post.I have 875 sales and 100% feedback so I am an honest guy.THIS IS A GOOD ONE!

  9. Identify this guitar
    Flaxon

    We have a 1970’s era Yamaha electric guitar, a Mustang body shape (~Tobacco Sunburst)with both Yamaha and Nippon Gakki Co., LTD. inscribed on the headstock. The guitar appears to have an oddly-wired pickup selection/tone scheme, with 2 single-coil Japanese pickups, a standard 3-pos pickup toggle switch, and volume and tone knobs. There also exists a cheap 2-pos slide switch next to the neck, above the pickup, that appears to work in conjunction with 2 wheel-type potentiometers which appear to at least partially control the tone.

    There is a serial number (4932) stamped into the rosewood between the 21st and 22nd frets.

    I’m looking for any info on the model number, the story behind its construction, its value, and how it’s wired. Thank you very much for your input.

    The Doctor

    1. Re: Identify this guitar
      Stan

      : We have a 1970’s era Yamaha electric guitar, a Mustang body shape (~Tobacco Sunburst)with both Yamaha and Nippon Gakki Co., LTD. inscribed on the headstock. The guitar appears to have an oddly-wired pickup selection/tone scheme, with 2 single-coil Japanese pickups, a standard 3-pos pickup toggle switch, and volume and tone knobs. There also exists a cheap 2-pos slide switch next to the neck, above the pickup, that appears to work in conjunction with 2 wheel-type potentiometers which appear to at least partially control the tone.

      : There is a serial number (4932) stamped into the rosewood between the 21st and 22nd frets.

      : I’m looking for any info on the model number, the story behind its construction, its value, and how it’s wired. Thank you very much for your input.

      : The Doctor

      i have the same guitar with a serial number of 2053. it has been played so much the frets have slight notches from string wear. would love to no more about it, but the yahama site doesnt recognize the serial number

    1. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
      Drew

      Hi,
      I have a Red Label Nippon Gakki FG 110 in used condition. It looks fine and plays ok. Definitely for Sale

    2. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
      George Lacey

      : I’m looking for any vintage yamaha fg nippon gakki acoustic guitars, RED label or otherwise. I’m not a dealer, just player. If anyone has one they’d like to sell please email me. Thanks

      1. yamaha guitar; model ; L - 12S by nippon gakki-
        Anonymous

        I owned an acoustic Yamaha Guitar by Nippon Gakki, model L – 12S. My father said this is the oldest yamaha guitar. I didn’t use it even I am performing in the hotels as acoustic player. I’m afraid to use becoz a lot of my friends said this is very expensive guitar. Now I decided to sell it. If someone can help me to sell my guitar please email me.. [email protected]

      2. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
        katherine kennedy hollingsworth

        : : I’m looking for any vintage yamaha fg nippon gakki acoustic guitars, RED label or otherwise. I’m not a dealer, just player. If anyone has one they’d like to sell please email me. Thanks

        1. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
          ADAM W.

          : : : I’m looking for any vintage yamaha fg nippon gakki acoustic guitars, RED label or otherwise. I’m not a dealer, just player. If anyone has one they’d like to sell please email me. Thanks

          I have a FG-140 NK FOR SALE IN ok condition!
          Make offer?

      3. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
        dan

        hi i have a 1972 nippon gakki green label fg280 guitar with orignal case that i got from my dad who passed away the guitar was only used about 1 month in its lifetime.it is mint.yamaha says this is 1 of there rarest guitars;none have been on ebay yet.the # number is in red i cant read it.it cost $249.back in 1969 still have receipt somewhere with my dads other stuff

      4. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
        steve

        : : I’m looking for any vintage yamaha fg nippon gakki acoustic guitars, RED label or otherwise. I’m not a dealer, just player. If anyone has one they’d like to sell please email me. Thanks

        I Have a very early FG 170. All original, slot type machineheads. plays and sounds great.

        1. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
          Steven Patton

          :
          : I Have a very early FG 170. All original, slot type machineheads. plays and sounds great. Serial No 30714

    3. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
      Lorraine (via moderator)

      (Originally posted 07:55:25 12/19/05)

      Sill looking? I have a Yamaha FG – 180 that I’m thinking of selling. Need cash quick.
      Sweet sound, rarely played. Hard case, great shape.
      Let me know if you have a source for pricing this guitar. I’m trying to find out what it’s worth.
      Regards.

    4. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
      Ross Zie

      : I’m looking for any vintage yamaha fg nippon gakki acoustic guitars, RED label or otherwise. I’m not a dealer, just player. If anyone has one they’d like to sell please email me. Thanks I have a Near Perfect FG-180 Red Lable..I mean so fare passed good condidtion.. Not one scrach or dingm anywere on the Guitar.. I bought it New in Panama in 1972, It is in a new Hard case… Can send photos.. I want $ 400.00 plus shipping.. Let me know.. Cordially’ Ross Z’

    5. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
      loadder

      i have aquired a red label nippon gakki fg-140, nicely aged stright neck, put martin med strings on her and she purrrrs….scored a gator case hard inside softoutside, i am trying to date it, it appears the serial numbers are inside but i cant find a good source to get a good date, the number is 1533607, the tone here is compared to martin d28,

    6. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
      jack

      : I’m looking for any vintage yamaha fg nippon gakki acoustic guitars, RED label or otherwise. I’m not a dealer, just player. If anyone has one they’d like to sell please email me. Thanks

      1. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
        san

        : : I’m looking for any vintage yamaha fg nippon gakki acoustic guitars, RED label or otherwise. I’m not a dealer, just player. If anyone has one they’d like to sell please email me. Thanks

        i have fg 2000 i am live in thailand i would like to sell 4,000 us dollars

    7. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
      Virginia

      I just picked up a Nippon Gakki F-85 D at a resale shop in Tokyo. Bought it because it had a great sound and was $40.00 but would like to know more about it. Can you share some background? I’d be much obliged.

      1. Re: Looking for Vintage Yamaha FG Nippon Gakki
        ken

        I have an Yamaha FG-75 NIPPON GAKKI 1359120 stamped on inside heel. In good playing order but has many dings and etc.

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