Yamaha FG-140 Natural 1968 - 1972

Yamaha FG-140 Natural 1968 - 1972

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Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • FG-140
Finish
  • Natural
Year
  • 1968 - 1972
Made In
  • Japan
Categories
Active Preamp
  • No
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Color Family
  • Natural
  • Tan
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Number of Frets
  • 20
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Pickup
  • None
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
String Type
  • Steel
Top Material
  • Spruce

Overview

Yamaha's FG series of affordable steel string acoustics has been around since the early '70s. There have been many different FGs over the years, and these guitars have earned a solid reputation for quality at a low price. Early Yamaha guitars such as this '70s FG-140 were made in Nippon Japan. Guitars from this era are referred to as "Nippon" or "Nippon Gakki" Yamahas and have a red label in the soundhole.

Years of Production: 1968-1972

Wood Composition: Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top, Rosewood fingerboard 

Notable Yamaha Acoustic Players: Elliott Smith, Joe Bonamassa

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