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Old Yamaha FGs
Anyone out there using a pre-'82 Yamaha FG as their "live" stage guitar? Also, which singer-songwriters used one of these - or uses one now - to record? I found out Steve Tilston used an FG-180 for his first studio album, on some/all songs.
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James Taylor played a 180 in the early years. Elliot smith’s main guitar was a 180 for most of his career (RIP). Butch Walker (super producer and stud solo artist in his own right) has said that he’s used them for decades as a secret weapon in the studio because they record really well.
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Paul Brady - Red Label FG-180
Bert Jansch - FG 1500 ...are two that come to mind.
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John Denver owned a few Yamaha's, played on stage and used in some of his recordings.
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Appreciate the responses. I ask because my 331 offers so much... When I play my Alvarez, which is more dread-like, and booms... The 331 booms, as well, w/less effort, when strummed, and rings when played w/the fingers. I think this would make a wonderful stage guitar for a singer-songwriter, and recording (I've read it is, for the latter), regardless of it being all laminate.
A set-up w/bone nut and saddle is on the agenda, once the tax man pays me (the tax man up here takes quite a bit, by the way ) I'm trying to secure a FG-75, because of the different sound via ladder bracing - the 75 would also be a decent stage guitar, properly set up, to my ear. Thanks for the responses. And especially the videos!
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I had a bone nut and saddle installed on the FG-331I once owned and the results were stunning.
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I've heard and read the same. Can't wait. Mine has zero neck angle issues. The 75 I'm looking at doesn't, either. Bone on the 75, ladder-braced... That'll be nice, as well!
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Thats rare. My 180 and 230 are wall art due to bad necks.
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I know. I was blown away when I got the 331. It was in very good shape - years of mileage left. Sometimes you get lucky.
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I have an old Yamaha Fg-110-1 black label that I bought in an antiques store for $70. I believe it is a '76...Very nice playing and sounding guitar. I play it a lot here at home. I wouldn't hesitate to play gigs with it.
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I use an FG-335 as my stage acoustic. It is OM sized and I love it. I had been bringing my D-18GE to a local open mic, but felt like I couldn't leave it to go to the bathroom. I had an FG before and regretted selling it....So I got another and installed a K&K pure mini. Great stage guitar! Enjoy your 331......
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