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Old 03-10-2018, 07:56 PM
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Default 1977 Yamaha FG 365S

Picked up a really nice solid top Yamaha I love the 3 piece back. 41 year old top just has an amazing sound.












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Old 03-11-2018, 12:06 AM
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I picked up an FG-331 two weeks ago, 40 years old, and am absolutely blown away by the sound. I've been writing a lot of music on the 331. Love it. No neck issues at all - full, original saddle. Will be replacing the old plastic nut and saddle w/bone, by months-end. Wish mine was a solid-top! Good purchase. Enjoy immensely!!
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Old 03-18-2018, 02:42 AM
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Wow! Beautiful back on it. I didn't know the FG365S had a 3-piece back. I owned a FG375S for a while. I thought it was the same as the FG365S but with gold tuners. But now I see there are more differences than I realised. Your guitar looks in great condition.
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Old 03-20-2018, 12:45 PM
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It's in pretty remarkable shape. I plan to replace the saddle and the nut with bone or tusq, although I have a hard time believing the sound could be improved. The neck is perfect. I just can't wait to get it in front of a decent mic.
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Old 03-20-2018, 04:59 PM
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Was my main guitar back in the 80s. Did a ton of gigs with it. I've been looking for one in playable condition. I have a 340 and 450s but there is something special about the 365s.
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Old 03-20-2018, 05:00 PM
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Looks like a nice replacement pickguard.
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Old 03-20-2018, 06:01 PM
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That’s really nice, bet it sounds great!
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Old 03-21-2018, 12:22 AM
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Nice guitar, is it made in Taiwan?
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Old 03-22-2018, 12:49 PM
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Yes, it is made in Taiwan. I think the pick guard is original. Here is one for sale with the same guard

https://reverb.com/item/10375562-tru...yamaha-fg-365s
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Old 03-22-2018, 02:37 PM
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I have the EXACT same guitar including the (3) piece back. Yes it is the original pick guard.

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Old 03-22-2018, 03:11 PM
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This is not the first time we have heard very good things about an old Yamaha. It looks like you have found another one that has aged very nicely. It's not too bad in the looks department either.
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Old 03-22-2018, 05:30 PM
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Sweet!


Great guitar. Congrat's.
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Old 03-23-2018, 06:39 AM
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does any one know what the "s" stands for, and what is the difference for a fg 375 s ii?
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Old 03-23-2018, 07:15 PM
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The S denotes solid top. Not sure about the difference in the models.
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