The Yamaha FG-401W is a rare and highly attractive vintage dreadnought from Yamaha’s respected golden-era Japanese production period. Built in Japan and finished with the kind of attention to detail that made these MIJ Yamahas so popular, the FG-401W offers excellent craftsmanship, strong projection, and a mature vintage tone that suits both fingerpicking and strumming styles.

This example is in excellent condition and presents beautifully. It has the classic look of a well-kept vintage Yamaha, with a clean natural top, elegant floral pickguard, and gorgeous dark wood grain on the back and sides. Tonally, it delivers a rich and open vintage sound with clear trebles, warm mids, and a controlled bass response — the kind of mature voice that only an older Japanese acoustic can offer.

Playability is superb. The action measures approximately 2.0mm on the Low E and 1.5mm on the High E at the 12th fret, making it very comfortable and easy to play while still retaining a lively acoustic response. It feels smooth, fast, and inspiring in the hands. This guitar is also fitted with a bone saddle and bone bridge pins, helping enhance clarity, resonance, and overall response.

An original hard case is included, which is a great bonus and makes this an even more complete and collectible vintage package.

🪵 Features

• Era: 1977 (c.) – Made in Japan
• Model: Yamaha FG-401W
• Factory: Nippon Gakki, Japan
• Top: Spruce
• Back & Sides: Rosewood
• Neck: Mahogany / Nato
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Body Style: Dreadnought
• Finish / Colour: Natural gloss
• Action: 2.0mm (Low E) / 1.5mm (High E) @ 12th fret
• Case: Original hard case included

✅ Condition

• Excellent condition for its age
• Very clean and well-kept vintage example
• Beautiful cosmetic presentation
• No major issues noted
• Comfortable low action and easy playability
• Fully functional and ready to enjoy

🎼 Why buy this guitar?

A rare and very clean Yamaha FG-401W with excellent playability, lovely vintage tone, and beautiful visual character. With its low action, bone saddle and bridge pins, original hard case, and classic Made in Japan build quality, this is a fantastic choice for players and collectors looking for a standout vintage Yamaha acoustic.

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