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.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Vintage 1969 Yamaha FG-230 Red Label 12-String Acoustic Guitar - Made in JapanProduct DescriptionUp for sale is a legendary piece of Japanese guitar history: a 1969 Yamaha FG-230 Red Label 12-String.The FG-230 was Yamaha’s very first 12-string model and remains the pinnacle of the "Red Label" era. Built in the Nippon Gakki factory during the golden age of Japanese luthiery, these guitars are world-renowned for their bulletproof construction and unbelievably rich, booming sound. Despite having all-laminate construction, the aged woods deliver massive volume, chime, and natural compression that modern guitars simply cannot replicate.Based on the 6-digit serial number (662365) and the 5mm dot markers, this specific unit is an early-to-mid 1969 production model, capturing the most desirable era of the Red Label run.SpecificationsYear: 1969Model: FG-230 (Red Label)Made In: Japan (Nippon Gakki)Body Style: Western Jumbo (12-String)Top: Aged Spruce (Laminate: same as FG180 Red Label)Back & Sides: Mahogany (Laminate)Neck: MahoganyFingerboard & Bridge: RosewoodScale Length: 634mmNut Width: 50mmCondition ReportCosmetics: Shows honest vintage wear with minor nicks, dings, and surface scratches expected from a 57 +year old instrument, but no cracks or structural damage. Please see photos for exact details.Neck & Playability: The neck profile is medium and solid. Action sits comfortably at 2.0mm and 2.5mm @12F·All frets are re-fretted; fret board has been leveled.·So, you will have a set of brand-new frets with brand new fret board surfaceTruss Rod: Functional and turns in both directions.Bridge & Top: Bridge is securely attached to the top. A new bridge saddle is made to fit nicely into the slot. The top flatness is stable with minimal vintage belly swell. Shipping & AccessoriesCase: Included Soft CaseShipping: Will be packed securely and professionally with strings detuned to remove tension during transit. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need specific photos. Sold as-is due to its vintage nature.{The guitar has play wears and imperfections as below} Body back and sides have light scratches in finishBody top is clean and has some small picking marks and small dings repaired with CA glueBack of neck has some minor capo marks and dingsReady 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. GG11JJ-FNT-LFT
Original Pricekr8,779.04
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New Pricekr7,462.18
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