1970s Yamaha FG-340 Jumbo Guitar

Overview: Per the label in the soundhole, this appears to be a late-'70s or early-'80s Taiwan-made Yamaha jumbo guitar. It's the FG-340 model and that means it has the "look" of a D-35 on its backside and a few cosmetic upgrades compared to the venerable FG-180 or the like.

Tone: It's big, warm, and full with slightly-scooped highs -- perfect fare for chord-strumming and mellow (but loud) fingerpicking.

Feel: Like most old Yamahas, the neck profile is sort-of similar to the heft of a '60s or '70s Martin -- a medium-full C with a shallower, 14" board radius.

Interesting features: These old Yamahas are all-ply through the bodies and have functional, sturdy necks. As a result, after age-related work has been done (neck resets, fretwork, and whatnot), they become almost perfect "everyday knock-about" instruments as they're so reliable and don't move-around much with changing weather. I still think they're some of the best guitars to have if you're the sort-of player who travels a lot or can't keep up with humidity control as the seasons change.

Repairs included: It's had a neck reset from me and, as I recall, Jose gave it a level/dress job on the frets, fit a saddle, and set it up. It's ready to roll and playing quick.

• Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz
• Scale length: 25"
• Nut width: 1 3/4"
• Neck shape: medium-full C
• Board radius: 14"
• Body width: 16 1/8"
• Body depth: 4 1/2"
• Top wood: ply spruce
• Back & sides wood: ply rosewood
• 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: 52s-12 custom lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium-lower

Condition notes: While it has some scratches and average usewear (light scratches, scuffs, etc.) throughout the body, it still looks nice. It's also entirely original except for some older mixed bridge pins (we can fix that if desired) and the saddle.

It comes with: Sorry, no case.

Consignor tag: FRCO