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Yamaha FG-180 Red Label
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I inherited a guitar a while back from my grandfather (which I assume he left it to me because, out of the grandkids, I am the only musical one... I play the piano). I don't know anything about guitars or how to assess their value. I am wondering if there any guitar dealers/experts out there that could help me with putting a value on this? Here are images of the guitar: https://imgur.com/gallery/IB9hR4v?s=sms It's in good condition, definitely not tuned though. There are some scuffs at the top part and minor scratches on the back. I don't have a case for it, I've just kept it on the stand in my room. Let me know if you need anymore info on it- and I appreciate any help! Last edited by Kerbie; 07-01-2021 at 06:10 PM. Reason: Edited according to rules. |
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Here's the price guide of what FG-180's have actually sold for...some of those current ones for sale are way overpriced. https://reverb.com/p/yamaha-fg-180-j...ed#price-guide
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I checked out reverb, but the listing prices go from $600-1200 which is a pretty huge range. That sold chart is helpful, but, again, still a huge range of $300-700. I guess my question here would be better phrased as how can tell if mine is at the low end or the high end? What are the features that set a $700 FG-180 apart from a $300 one?
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There are a number of threads/articles out there that can give you info on how to determine if the guitar needs a neck reset, or you can always just drop by a local shop and get their assessment. |
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The FG180 among all the Red Label models has somehow managed to achieve a reputation far beyond what a humble all-laminate construction guitar should be enjoying!
That said it was my first decent guitar when I bought mine, new, from Ivor Mairants Musicentre in London in 1969, now sadly defunct. Cost me £40 and some change. As mentioned above cosmetic condition governs what someone might be prepared to pay, but a player would be fortunate to find one in playable condition and which doesn't need a neck reset.
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I'd suggest that yours being a Taiwanese made Red Label (as opposed to MIJ) and lacking the original case would place it at the lower end of the price range...
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My 1970 Yamaha FG180 red label needs a serious neck reset. It has sentimental value since it was my first guitar. No one around here wants to attempt a reset since they can be problematic. It sounds good. Neck is great. It's worth $600 to have another good guitar and to salvage it from becoming a sentimental wall hanger. More than $600 is getting a bit crazy. Tough call.
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I've seen the FG180 going for as much as £500 in good condition; it would be nice to have one again for the sake of nostalgia if nothing else, but I wonder if it would give me as much pleasure as my original one did...
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Not made in Japan, no case, not sure of neck angle, I’d price it at $350-400 and see what the market says. You never know!
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I have one of these that I got around 1972. If in playable condition - what you are looking at is an inexpensive but highly regarded guitar. It's worth more in how it plays and sounds that what kind of money you can for it. I agree with FLRon, and would ask $400 for it.
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I think above comments are spot on. My best friend growing up (and still now) had an FG-180 which we played the heck out of for years. Purchased in early-70's, not super cheap/not expensive, it was considered a very respectable guitar then, though Yamaha hadn't risen to the Martin/Gibson/Guild level, still it was a great player.
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