1979 Yamaha FG-401B

The Yamaha FG-401B is a vintage 1979 Made in Japan acoustic from Yamaha’s respected FG series — a period when Japanese-built Yamaha guitars were known for their reliable craftsmanship, strong projection, and rich, mature tone.

Built with a traditional dreadnought body, the FG-401B delivers a full and powerful acoustic voice, making it an excellent choice for strumming, flatpicking, and general acoustic playing.

The guitar features a spruce top paired with rosewood back and sides, producing a balanced tone with deep bass, clear mids, and bright, articulate highs. One of its most distinctive features is the attractive three-piece back, which gives the guitar a premium appearance and adds to its vintage Japanese character.

The ebony fingerboard and rosewood bridge provide a smooth playing feel, excellent note definition, and a clear, responsive tonal character. The bridge pins have also been upgraded to ebony (£35), helping improve sustain, clarity, and overall tonal response.

This guitar has been fully cleaned, polished, and professionally set up, with a comfortable action of approximately 2.75mm (Low E) / 2.0mm (High E) at the 12th fret, making it comfortable and enjoyable to play.

Condition is excellent for a 40+ year old vintage instrument. There may be only very minor cosmetic signs of age and normal use, but there are no cracks, structural repairs, or major issues. The neck is stable, the frets remain in good condition, and the guitar plays beautifully.

A hard case is included, providing secure protection for storage and transport.

🎸 Features

• Era: 1979

• Model: Yamaha FG-401B

• Origin: Made in Japan

• Body size: Dreadnought

• Top: Spruce

• Back & Sides: Rosewood

• Back: Decorative three-piece construction

• Neck: Nato

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Bridge: Rosewood

• Pins: Upgraded ebony bridge pins (£35)

• Finish: Vintage natural gloss

• Number of strings: 6

• Electronics: None

• Action: 2.75mm (Low E) / 2.0mm (High E) @ 12th fret

• Case: Hard case included

✅ Condition Notes

• Excellent vintage condition

• Very minor cosmetic wear consistent with age

• No cracks or structural repairs

• No major issues

• Neck stable

• Frets in good condition

• Comfortable action

• Professionally cleaned and set up

🎼 Why buy this guitar?

The Yamaha FG series represents an important period in Japanese acoustic guitar production, when Yamaha was building dependable and beautifully crafted instruments with excellent tonal character.

The FG-401B offers the powerful projection of a dreadnought body, combined with the clarity of an ebony fingerboard and bridge and the distinctive appearance of its three-piece rosewood back.

With its Made in Japan construction, three-piece back, ebony fingerboard, upgraded ebony bridge pins, excellent setup, and included hard case, this FG-401B is a fantastic choice for players and collectors looking for an authentic vintage Japanese acoustic with a strong, mature voice.

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