1960s Yamaha FG-150 00/000-Size Guitar

Old Yamaha flattops of the '60s and '70s are among the guitars I most recommend to trave;omg guitarists up here. A lot of folks in Vermont need rugged and reliable instruments that don't mind terrible weather (and weather changes) and these old Yamahas do that with aplomb. They always need a neck reset and some fretwork and setup work by the time they get to the shop, but once the work is done they just go and go and go and don't need much fussing at all to keep them playing well day-in and day-out.

This FG-150 is in my favorite size/shape for the brand (somewhere between a Martin 00 and 000 size) and while it doesn't have the big, boomy bottom that the FG-180s (or similar) have, they do have a good punch, make extraordinarily-good fingerpickers, and are easier to handle. This one's all done-up, has the "made in Japan" red label in the soundhole, and is ready to serve.

I did the neck reset on it but my guy Jose did the level/dress job, made the new saddle, and set it up on the dot.

Repairs included: a neck reset, fret level/dress, new bone saddle, cleaning, and setup work.

• Weight: 3 lbs 11 oz
• Scale length: 25"
• Nut width: 1 11/16"
• Neck shape: medium soft-V
• Board radius: 16"
• Body width: 14 7/8"
• Body depth: 4"
• Top wood: ply spruce
• Back & sides wood: ply mahogany
• Bracing type: x
• Bridge: rosewood
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w, 40w, 30w, 22w, 16, 12
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium-lower

Condition notes: it has a medium amount of smaller scratches and minor nicks and dings throughout. The saddle and pins are replacements but it's otherwise original. 

It comes with: a chip case, as I recall.

Consignor tag: DD