Kamogun, Japan
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"FREE shipping on all orders! Available to USA, Europe, and Asia. For other regions, please refer to our Payment & Returns section or inquire with us directly. Enjoy convenient online shopping at Akira's MIJ Guitar!"This item is also listed on other websites, so please message me to confirm availability before buying.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1971 Yamaha FG-500 Red Label - Rare Japanese VintageUp for sale is a legendary Yamaha FG-500, the crown jewel of the early "Red Label" era. Built in January 1971 (Serial No. 11210385) at the Nippon Gakki factory in Japan. The FG-500 was only produced for a short window between 1969 and 1972, making it one of the most sought-after models for Japanese vintage enthusiasts.Specifications:Top: Solid SpruceBack: Solid Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood)Sides: Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood)Fingerboard & Bridge: EbonyNeck: African MahoganyLabel: Original Red Label (Nippon Gakki)·634m/m Scale (24.96 inch)·Yamaha Western Body sizeNut width: 43.50mm (1.71 inch)·Head inlay is Three Tuning Forks·Weight=2.25kg (4.96lbs.)It comes with Original Yamaha Hard Case and more extra goodsGuitar Condition (Very Good Players Condition)All frets are re-fretted, so the guitar has plenty of fret life remaining.Body looks: There are some histories on the guitar such as small dings, scratches and minor paint chips but nothing is seriously damagedNeck looks: straight in normal playing position (Fret board has been readjusted for the right neck angle, please check photos).No structural cracks visible from the outside.Sound: It plays very well with a well dried light body.Low Action for nearly 55 years old guitar:2.0mm and 2.5mm@12F{The guitar has play wears and imperfections as below} There are some imperfections throughout the guitar such as scratches, scuffs, dings and paint chips. Overall, it’s been kept well in Original Yamaha Hard Case by the previous owner.Crack in finish on left side of top repaired with laquer Cloud in finish in body back centreBuckle marks on body backReady to play!! All guitars have been thoroughly inspected which include: detailed cleaning, strings replaced with a new set, cleaned frets and fret board, set up neck, checked playability and polished entire guitarCheck all the photos and feel free to ask any questions BEFORE making any purchases, thank you HH137GG-BCK
Original Price€2,027.34
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New Price€1,723.24
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