Vintage Yamaha FG-230 Red Label 12-String Acoustic Guitar ​Price: $1,400 CAD ​Up for sale is a beautiful piece of guitar history: the iconic Yamaha FG-230 Red Label 12-string. Manufactured by Nippon Gakki in Japan during the late 1960s/early 1970s, these guitars have earned a legendary reputation for their incredible build quality, aging wood, and tone that rivals acoustic guitars triple their price. ​

The FG-230 is famous for having that specific "Red Label" sound—crystalline, chimey highs paired with a warm, resonant, and woody low end that only decades of aging can produce. ​Key Features ​Era: Vintage Nippon Gakki (Japan). ​Top: Solid Ezo Spruce (known for tight grain and projection). ​Back/Sides: Mahogany. ​Fretboard: Rosewood. ​Sound: Massive, rich, and articulate—the quintessential vintage 12-string jangle. ​

Build: Renowned "tank-like" Japanese craftsmanship from the golden era of Yamaha acoustic production. ​

Condition Report ​Cosmetic: Overall in great vintage condition with typical character marks, light scratches, and minimal lacquer checking consistent with a 50+ year old instrument. ​Neck/Action: The neck is straight, and the guitar currently has super heavy 14-59 custom strings. The action is currently set to 3.0 mm on the bottom E and 2.5mm on the top E at the 12th fret, making it comfortable to play. With regular lights the action is approx .5mm lower all round. There is 5mm left on the saddle. ​Frets: Frets have plenty of life left.

​Structural: No cracks, bridge lift, or structural repairs. The truss rod functions perfectly. ​Extras: a gig bag is included and a set of regular light strings for the guitar. ​Why Buy This Guitar? ​If you are looking for that vintage 12-string magic without the price tag of a boutique American instrument from the same era, this is it. It has been cared for and is ready to be played for another 50 years. ​

Asking $1,400 CAD. Obo Reasonable offers considered. Local pickup in Abbotsford preferred.