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Old 10-12-2009, 08:00 AM
TwoMartinMan TwoMartinMan is offline
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Default Yamaha FG-331 from 1979. Wow.

I managed to pick up...for a ridiculous price...a like-new, 1979 Yamaha FG-331. The dimensions are close to a triple 0 with a one piece soft V shape neck, 1 3/4" nut width, w/b/w/b/w binding around the top and back, full gloss finish, and beautiful D-28 style purfling down the back of the body. I'm assuming the top is laminated since the Yamaha website does not say it is solid. (Very little info on the website.)

This is one beautiful guitar. It has a bass projection better than many solid topped dreadnoughts I've played. It really sings....and that's with the stock plastic nut and saddle. I plan to replace those with bone and some bone pins, too. Sustain and note separation are excellent.
This thing has sat in its case in a closet for 30 years and looks like the day it was bought new. I can't get over how great it sounds and plays.
I'll post some photos ASAP.

When some guys say "They don't make 'em like they used to"...I think this is what they must mean.

Anyone out there have or seen one of these FG-331s?...or know any more about them?
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