For sale is a vintage Yamaha FG-230 Red Label 12-string acoustic guitar, made in Japan by Nippon Gakki during Yamaha's highly regarded Red Label era (approximately 1968-1972). These early Japanese-built FG models have earned an excellent reputation for their build quality, reliability, and rich, shimmering 12-string tone.

This guitar features a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and the original Yamaha chrome tuners. It produces the classic full-bodied, jangly sound that made these vintage FG-230s favorites among folk, classic rock, and singer-songwriter players.

Condition

Overall, this guitar is in Very Good vintage condition.

Plays well and sounds excellent.

Original Red Label and Nippon Gakki markings.

Original bridge and tuning machines.

Normal cosmetic scratches, dings, and finish wear consistent with age.

Minor finish wear around the neck heel and edges (see photos).

Back and sides show light surface scratches from normal use.

No obvious top cracks or bridge lifting observed.

Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

This is a wonderful vintage Japanese 12-string that's becoming increasingly collectible while still offering excellent value compared to many American-made vintage acoustics.

Ships professionally packed and fully insured.