1970s Yamaha FG-201B – Made in Japan | Low Action | Hard Case | Good Condition

The Yamaha FG-201B is a well-regarded Made in Japan acoustic from Yamaha’s classic FG series, produced during the brand’s golden era of Japanese craftsmanship in the 1970s. These MIJ FG models are known for their reliable build quality, stable necks and strong, open projection, making them a favourite among players looking for an honest, great-sounding vintage workhorse.

This FG-201B features a beautifully aged spruce top paired with rosewood back and sides, delivering a loud, open voice with strong fundamentals, clear highs and a focused, punchy midrange. Decades of natural ageing have given the finish a honey-amber vintage colour, adding both visual character and tonal maturity.

It has been fully cleaned, polished and freshly set up, with low action measuring approximately 2.0mm (low E) / 1.5mm (high E) at the 12th fret, making it easy to play while still retaining plenty of dynamic headroom for both strumming and fingerstyle.

Cosmetically, the guitar shows honest play wear and surface marks consistent with its age, but there are no cracks, repairs or structural issues. It remains solid, stable and ready to be played straight out of the case.

🪵 Features

• Era: 1970s
• Label: Made in Japan
• Series: Yamaha FG Series
• Top: Spruce
• Back & Sides: Rosewood
• Neck: Nato
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Finish: Natural – vintage honey-aged amber
• Body Shape: FG Folk / Concert Size
• Action: L.E. 2.0mm / H.E. 1.5mm @ 12th fret
• Pins: Bone pins
• Case: Hard case included

✅ Condition

• Very good condition
• Honest cosmetic wear and surface marks consistent with age
• No cracks, repairs or structural issues
• Fully cleaned and polished
• Neck is straight and stable
• Frets and fingerboard in tidy playing condition
• Fully functional and ready to play

🎼 Why buy this guitar?

A genuine 1970s Yamaha FG-201B Made in Japan with real vintage character, a naturally aged honey-amber look, and a loud, open rosewood-backed voice that cuts through beautifully. Upgraded with an ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone pins, low action and a hard case, this is a great choice for players who want classic Japanese build quality, strong projection and a no-nonsense vintage acoustic with decades of tone already built in.

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