1972 Yamaha FG-180 Near Mint Cond Demo

time capsule guitar. recorded with AEA r84 into Great River preamp with some low cut eq then into Buzz Essence compressor on auto. Then straight into camera from prism orpheus interface headphone jack. nothing else going on.

[@bigcountrymountainman9740]

Hey there brother. Nice video. I was at a swap meet one day and was checking out some guns and had my guitar in the truck. I had a 1974 FG 180 Yamaha and when I came back and got in my truck it has been stolen. My window was down about an inch or two and somebody stuck something in there and pop the lock. It burdens me to see one of these old Yamahas. I grew up in the mountains of southern West Virginia and my grandpa was an old Scottish Cherokee deputy sheriff that rode a horse instead having a cop car from the 60s to the 80s . I got the guitar when I was six years old, my father showed me how to play Wildwood flower as my first song and I've been playing now for 34 years. The guitar got stolen in 2012. My Grandpa bought it brand new with his first paycheck as a deputy. He passed it down to my dad after he lost a finger. My dad gave it to me in 1986 because he had diabetes and couldn't play it anymore because it hurt his fingers. One of my heart's greatest desires is to obtain another Yamaha FG 180. It had been played so much that the Fret bars were worn down and the strings had started to vibrate a little bit. The wood on the neck between the frets was wallowed out because it had been played for so many years and so many hours. There's so much sentimental value in that guitar to me that it could never be regained. Thank you for your videos I really appreciate you taking your time to make these. God bless

[@jomont4988]

My dad bought me a fg 160 black label taiwan in 1988. I lost it to a pawnshop in 2000. I forgo to pay them they sold it. I cried. I been lookt for an old fg to replace it. My dad just got diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. I jist boughr an fg 180 red label that was made on my fifth birtthday.( 1972). My dad was hirt when i lost it i hope to play it for him. Its coming from California. Got a good price .. thats a good story, sad...

[@56conn6h]

I too have a '72 FG180. Beautiful tone and action. Love it!

[@phlobleg]

Very nice playing. I have a '72 that I bought from new in Shaftesbury Avenue at the princely sum of £46.It sounds better everyday. Thanks for the post Tim. Peace & love

[@dicatlou]

J en ai une achetée avec mon premier mois de travail , il y a 50 ans, je l ai toujours, un bonheur , par contre mon jeu de guitare est une enclume . Et la joie de gratter toujours la Merci pour cette vidéo et ces morceaux superbes

[@khangho3450]

I have a 1985 Yamaha FG 430 :D and the sound is much better than recent mid range guitars.

[@musiccafe7892]

Outstanding. I just bought one in rather used condition at a 2nd hand store for $60 in Cambodia. Haven't got it set up yet so I can't review it but even if I keep it for slide only well worth the money.

[@PinetopJackson]

Thats a fantastic bargain!

[@FRUGALZZZ1]

Excellent playing - thanks for posting. I have the same guitar - the tone is still as brilliant as the day I bought it.

[@chrisgrant880]

Loved the video. I just bought a 73 FG200 buff label for $24 in mint condition. Awesome guitars, and better than my Martin D16M.

[@solexxx8588]

Nice. I have the 1968 FG180 made in Japan. I love it.

[@webdesigndamir1636]

At least you could make stereo sound for video.

[@alexcorll90]

Nice playing, one of the best sounding Yamahas I've heard. Definitely comparable to a D18. I'm looking for an FG110 with maple back and sides.

[@karenturner1620]

Sounds beautiful!!! My hubby bought me one from a friend back in the day and I was wondering what to do with it as I never played it much at all...it has no strings on it and it has just been sitting in it's case all these years (poor thing) but I thought I had better check it out to see what I had before giving it away (how I found this video)....guess I won't be just giving it away now. :) Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!

[@apollomorris9920]

This one sounds vary good ,,, just what im looking for and hope to get soon .

[@zorbanongreco]

lovely playing 😀🐂💨

[@richardlucascronley5128]

Btw that was killer playing

[@lorenzoparedes2306]

This is wonderfully inspiring. What tuning are you using, and what type of strings are installed on your guitar? Thank you.

[@yudipitre5720]

Thinking of getting one FG180 red label. I played it today was in love. Since it is a big guitar that's what's holding back $375.00 but i love the sound. Or and Alvarez. Any advice.

[@timwhitesmusic]

I think $375 is a good price. You can’t buy love but you can buy a guitar that you love!

[@resolute7627]

I betting CSN&Y & Neil Young is one of your favorite bands. lol. well done. well played.

[@joshuafisher8771]

yea neil young

[@jomont4988]

I love your playing of harvest moon. I just bough a 1972 fg 180.i learned on an fg 160. Cant wait to get it its coming from California...thanks for the great video

[@buggzo]

Anybody have a song list? Love all of these songs and playstyles.

[@timwhitesmusic]

Profound

[@zorzum]

2:00 atomic explosion on the E string

[@mrgitarman]

Dang yo can play dude

[@TheGravygun]

I hear some Treetop Flyer there

[@raphaelweg9721]

What song is it that you play at 1:45? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWbYfHiIrsZ5n9E

[@CFeliPO]

I'm looking for one of these. Preferable a taiwan model. Anyone looking to sell?

[@PinetopJackson]

Old comment I just stumbled upon, but I have a 1973 FG-160 made in Taiwan. I would sell, but I've never shipped a guitar before, kind of scared to try!

[@PinetopJackson]

It's in this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWjZep2Nf7OIgKM P.S. the FG-180 is NOT for sale!

[@richardlucascronley5128]

Please tell me what strings you're using

[@buggzo]

10 guage?

[@jimmyblake1]

whats the song you play at 1:45

[@unabonger777]

pan

[@teagoober]

Still for sale? $?

[@walterwhiting9970]

I just got mine today 50th anniversary red label . Best guitar I own love it over all my Taylor's and taks. Stoked!

[@zorzum]

walter whiting the 50th is a good guitar I try it in london but it’s not the same of a 1969 RD yamaha one