
Bidding has ended on this item. Item:Yamaha (Nippon Gakki) FG-151, Vintage MIJ 1975-78

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Item specifics

Product Type:	Acoustic Guitars	Condition:	Used
Brand:	Yamaha	Instrument Family:	Guitar

Yamaha (Nippon Gakki) FG-151, Vintage MIJ 1975-78

I have a number of return customers who are collectors or professional musicians, they recognize that vintage MIJ Acoustic Guitar are on average far better value than today's brand new guitars. There are others who buy from curiosity or are buying based on reviews from sites like Harmony Central. For 1st time purchasers of a MIJ guitar it is only after purchasing and playing one of my vintage guitars such as Yamaha, Tokai, Terada, Morris and Suzuki that they appreciate the fine quality and sound. In many cases the build quality and sound of the models that I offer is far superior to that offered by new modern high-end solid wood models. Typical of the feedback associated with these guitars on Harmony Central is that they give 'a beautiful warm full sound when strummed, clear and bright when picked', and 'very easy and a pleasure to play’.

The Vintage Japanese guitars 'MIJ' that I offer are:

1. Selected as being representative of the best of their period, they are high quality craftsman built instruments and display a high degree of hand finishing.

2. Selected because they provide good Resonance and Balanced sound, in some case better than modern solid wood guitars. Dependant on manufacture they vary between sweet, vibrant or strong and rich tones.

3. Selected because they are manufactured using very a high grade of materials and the construction shows a high degree of craftsmanship. Standard models make use of very high-grade laminates while up market models use presentation grade solid seasoned woods in their construction.

I personally examine and carefully clean, polish and set up each guitar and I ensure that they are properly packaged so that they arrive safely.

Please review my feedback and the testimonials provided by happy and satisfied customers who now enjoy vintage MIJ guitars.

I am confident that you will also be happy to have this vintage Yamaha FG Acoustic Guitar.

Orange Label FG151 was made between 1975-78 in Japan.

Scale 636m/m, Western Guitar. Serial 80511, made in 1978. Body top is Yezo Spruce. African Mahogany back and side. Fingerboard and bridge is Palisander (Indian Rosewood). Neck is Nyatoh V shape, very easy to play. Head stock has a rod cover made of wood with Three Tuning Forks Logo. Weight=2.2kg. Frets remain 80-85%. Over 30 years old and well dried wood materials guitar will give you a nice sound.

Body top is nicely aged in color and has a few markings but no broken top. Body Back top right there are some small dents but structurally sound and no cracks made. Side and back has a few hairline scratches but nothing major. There are no cracks or broken wood on the guitar. Clean Neck and Headstock. Tuners are shining and tuning well. It comes with no bag or case.

Selling as is, no claim and no return

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Guarantee

The guitar is cleaned, set up with a new set of strings (S.Yairi 011-050)

String height: High E: 2.5mm, Low E: 3mm

No buzzing and dead points and you can play as is

If you were using for recording or professional use I would recommend you to take a fine readjustment to suit your play style

Shipping by EMS (Express Mail Service)

UK/EUR: $135AUD

USA/CANADA/AUSTRALIA: $110AUD

All other areas please make an inquiry

Packaging

Guitars are wrapped with a few layers of bubble sheets and securely packed in a dedicated guitar carton with warning stickers outside

Extra costs

Customers are responsible for all applicable taxes, customs and duties associated with importing the item(s); this is in addition to the shipping and handling charge

Negative or Zero feedback bidders

Please contact me first or your bid will be withdrawn

Postage and handling

Item location: Kofu-City, Yamanashi, Japan

Posting to: Worldwide

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Postage and handling	To	Service	Estimated delivery*
AU $110.00	Australia	Other	Varies Seller ships within 2 day after receiving cleared payment.

*The estimated delivery time is based on the seller's handling time, the shipping service selected, and when the seller receives cleared payment. Sellers are not responsible for postage service transit times. Transit times may vary, particularly during peak periods.

Domestic handling time	Postal insurance
Will usually post within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment.	Domestic: Included (in the postage and handling cost) International: Not offered

Return policy

Item must be returned within

Refund will be given as

Return policy details

7 days after the buyer receives it

Money Back

Basically No claim and No return exceptions are as below.
1. The item's apperance is very much different from the descriptions, answers to questions and photos.
2. The item is not in working order as descritpions.
3. The item has been damaged during transportation.
We can only to give a REFUND if the buyer pays shipping cost and the item insurance with a tracking number. We will give the refund within 3 days after we have inspected the item for the price of the item only, nothing else.

The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.

Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business for goods purchased (but not at auction) if the goods are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match description. More information at returns.

Payment details

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