The Yamaha FG-180J is a classic 1970s Black Label acoustic from Yamaha’s highly respected Made in Japan era — a period widely regarded as the golden age of MIJ acoustic guitar production. These early FG models are known for their solid craftsmanship, tonal reliability, and honest vintage character, making them a long-time favourite among players and collectors alike.

This FG-180J features a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, delivering a dry, woody vintage tone with warm mids and a clear, focused response. It suits both strumming and light fingerstyle very well. The guitar has been fully cleaned and professionally set up, with comfortable low action at approx. 2.5mm (Low E) / 2.0mm (High E) at the 12th fret, making it easy and enjoyable to play.

Condition is good for its age, showing normal vintage wear, surface marks, and natural finish ageing consistent with decades of use. Importantly, there are no cracks, repairs, or structural issues. The neck is straight, frets are clean, and the guitar plays smoothly across the fingerboard. It has also been upgraded with a bone saddle and bone bridge pins, helping improve clarity, sustain, and overall resonance — a tasteful, player-focused upgrade that suits this vintage Yamaha perfectly.

🪵 Features

• Era: Early 1970s
• Label: Black Label (Nippon Gakki, Hamamatsu, Japan)
• Body style: Dreadnought
• Top: Spruce
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Neck: Nato / Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Finish: Natural vintage gloss
• Made in Japan
• Upgrades: Bone saddle & bone bridge pins

✅ Condition

• Good vintage condition with visible playwear, scratches, and surface marks consistent with age (see photos)
• No cracks, repairs, or structural issues
• Neck is straight with a fully working truss rod
• Frets in good condition; fingerboard cleaned and oiled
• Low action setup: Low E 2.5mm / High E 2.0mm @ 12th fret
• Original hardware and finish intact (aside from bone upgrades)
• Fully cleaned, freshly set up, and ready to play

🎼 Why buy this guitar?

A genuine 1970s Black Label Yamaha offering classic MIJ craftsmanship, warm vintage tone, and excellent playability. Cleaned, upgraded, and properly set up — ideal for players who care more about sound, feel, and history than a “mint-only” finish.

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