1972 Yamaha FG-200 Acoustic Guitar

Beautiful Japanese dreadnought, over 40 years old and still in tip-top condition

Yamaha has been one of the top names in acoustic guitars for about 45 years now, with the late-60s Red Label guitars being a top choice of collectors in the vintage market. This model was the next generation in the early-70s, still made in Japan and still a beauty over 40 years later.

The FG series was a budget-line for Yamaha back in those days, with these models retailing for around $150-200. You'll be lucky to find one in good condition for that price today, as the vintage market is booming and tone junkies are always scouring the internet for good buys.

This one is definitely one of those. There is barely any wear on this guitar, a few scratch marks on the back are the biggest flaws. It plays real easy and there isn't much fret wear for a guitar of it's age. The tone on the low-end is similar to the FG-160-1 that was featured a few months back, but this is a superior guitar.

I have a feeling this will end up being my new #1 acoustic guitar for recording. Trying out some D'Addario Custom Light strings for the first time. If you're looking for a nice acoustic guitar and want to spend about $200, check craigslist or eBay for a nice Japanese-built model.

Thanks for looking, more high-resolution pictures here.