FG-1500 made in 1974

The supreme harmony of high-grade Hakaranda and Maple

YAMAHA / 1974 FG-1500

YAMAHA" entered a new era with the debut of Terry Nakamoto in 1971.
In the same year that the popularity of the FG became unshakable, the lineup of "high-end handmade FGs" was announced.
Three models, the FG-1500/FG-2000/FG-2500 (12-string), were released to the world, and as a result, YAMAHA Acoustic became known throughout the world.

The model introduced here is the FG-1500 made in 1974.
The FG-1500 has a slightly thinner body than YAMAHA's original folk-sized FG-1500, with a body width of about 380mm and a body thickness of about 105mm, giving the impression that it is similar to the Martin 000 size.
The top is made of high-grade Ezo pine, sides are made of Hakaranda, and the back is made of Hakaranda and flame maple, all veneers, and the rosette and trim are inlaid with a very advanced technique called "Zogan" that combines different woods to form patterns. The soundhole is handwritten and signed by "Terry Nakamoto".

The sound impression is not so much the "FG" sound as one might imagine, but rather a melodic sound with a lot of mid tones.
Of course, the combination of hakaranda and maple gives it dense, glossy highs and lows, and an open sound, making it an instrument with a strong appeal that will make you want to play it forever.

[YAMAHA LEGEND HISTORY]

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[specs/included case]
TOP: Ezo Spruce
BACK: Rosewood / Solid Maple 3P
SIDES: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony
SCALE: 635mm
NUT-WIDTH: 44mm
CASE: Non Original Hard Shell Case (TKL)

[Condition]
- There are some minor damages from use such as scratches and pitting, but there are no cracks or crack repairs, and the case is in very clean condition considering its age.
- String height on the 12th fret: 2.6 mm on the 6th string side, 2.0 mm on the 1st string side.
- Saddle protrusion: approx. 2.0 mm
- Bridge pin replacement

[6 months warranty]

[Mail Order Relief Service].
In the case of mail-order sales, we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out our products, so we offer a 6-day trial period after the product arrives at our store.
If you are not satisfied with the product, we will refund the purchase price.
*The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.