[Moonshadow]

I bought this FG580 (red label Nippon Gaaki) new in about 1976 and it is still in pretty good condition. There is some cracking of the varnish and really needs some TLC. The pickguard fell off so that needs to be fixed as well.

I don't know much about the guitar but it still sounds superb when played. I am tempted to take it to a luthier to have it reconditioned as it has a high sentimental value if not a monetary value.

I am tempted to have a pick up installed so that I can play it with my band. Does anyone have a suggestion for a pickup that would bring out the best sound of this guitar?

Thanks,

Jeremy