Starting Off Easy 1980 Yamaha FG-340 Setup

Starting off easy on a Yamaha FG-340 setup, it turns out great!
Website: www.mills-guitars.com

[@RRStout]

I'm a big fan of those old 1970s and 1980s Yamahas. I own three of them. I find they are great guitars and are well-made. In my opinion, they sound a lot nicer and warmer tuned a full step down. That's how I tune the ones I own.

[@tamsinlouisadungey3643]

follow your dreams.. have an awesome new year....

[@bobl2995]

Great to see you've started up now Caleb great set up. Good luck for the future 👍🇬🇧

[@bigtills6271]

You left rosa string works now Caleb , and this is youre own endevour good luck for the new year and on my friend.

[@pauljmeyer1]

The 80s Yamaha is now better than it was new, thanks to your tlc.

[@aaronedwards1239]

Nice work Caleb! You keep filming them, we'll keep watching!

[@LesDyer]

Nice to see you up and running. I wish you all the success in the world.

[@letzrockitrite8469]

Great work as always Caleb !!! ........ have 366 days of blessings in 22 !

[@rickfletcher5053]

You had a great teacher, good job.

[@espenunnvik6602]

Great video Caleb. We are watching your work here from Norway, so you for sure have an international audience.

[@rickdavis2235]

I bought one of these from a guy for $100 back in 2014. The case was a beater but the guitar was flawless. He had nerve problems in his hand and it sat in his closet since it was brand new, not being played. I soon found out it still had the original strings on it. I took the guitar and had it set up by a luthier friend of mine and played it until I was offered $450. I sold it with the intentions of replacing it but I've never found another one cheaper than $500. They are somewhat rare and a beautiful sounding guitar.

[@jimpage601]

Great way to start the new year and your new situation, Caleb! Best wishes for success!

[@joesguiltyguitar]

This video really helps me to understand my guitar better , thanks 👍

[@dogboyy2k12]

thx.

[@CharlieBryant]

Caleb, thanks for the glimpse of the tapered feeler gauge. I didn’t know such a thing existed. Brilliant and simple. Mine arrived today, and now I’m going to spend a ridiculous amount of time measuring things while my decades-old feeler gauges collect dust.

[@jefferp]

Great to see you already. Good luck in 2022!

[@310GHOST]

You're off to a great start in 2022 Sir! The skies the limit. Good luck to you on all your achievements. Blessings.

[@Daniel_cheems]

A small step into a prosperous business. Way to go Caleb! You learned from the best and I'm glad to see you apply your personal touch too. Good luck with your new business and many happy customers!

[@micheloderso]

Nice start, Caleb. Blessings.

[@richardingraham6353]

Good to see you , out on your own 😁

[@toddfrymire6265]

good vid man, i always loved the fg 345 yamahammer

[@steelhead197]

Well done Caleb, wonderful guitar to show a basic set up! I trust ya with any of my guitars! Your the protege of all protégé’s! Good job! 🇨🇦

[@daveogarf]

CALEB! So good to see you again! May you have a wonderful, successful 2022!

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Good luck in your new endeavors!

[@enticerusa]

Great start Caleb... I know Jerry will be very proud to say, hey I helped that guy get going when he was young green and wet behind the ears ! Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your videos.

[@davew2106]

Happy new year from the UK Caleb.Best of luck with your new venture.

[@alwatkins6655]

Happy New Year Caleb

[@jipes]

Happy new year and Good start Caleb

[@billwyatt2449]

Caleb nice simple setup and camera-time management. My first guitar was a Yamaha. They are underrated workhorses. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@sprucelee8813]

That’s my exact guitar 🎸 I love it to death don’t hardly see em they’re tanks though and sound amazing strummed or finger picking I’m really happy you got your channel going can’t wait to see more

[@misinformationwithrandy]

Hey, this is great. Glad to see you're keeping going

[@fongy200]

Great stuff Caleb. I have a left handed 340, 1982 mine, it's also been kitted out with an LR Baggs Anthem. These are a fantastic Guitars i don't of any going wrong beyond a simple bit of maintainence, it's good to see it's just having a service and nothing major. A testament to their build quality.

[@rocketman0515]

Great video Caleb!

[@paulchristophmitchell1222]

Happy New Year from Wales Caleb. Good to see you starting out on your own. I had a Yamaha FG440 in the mid 80s. I traded it for an Ovation because it had an under saddle pickup. The worst decision I ever made. I still miss that guitar.

[@leonardkrasner5811]

I had a FG336sb from the early 80s, wish I hadn’t traded it for another guitar!

[@rojobemusic3754]

Great to see you up and running on your own Caleb. I've watched ALL of your videos on your channel and Jerry's. Can't wait to see your first commissioned build on here. "Mills Guitars" has a certain ring to it. Who knows, maybe in years to come a Mills Guitar will be as sought after as any of the current well known brands. All the best for 2022. Paul, self taught luthier British expat living in Thailand.

[@aCasualObserver.]

Love my 78 fg340. They are definitely underrated. Now on to aquiring a couple tools..😎. Thanks for sharing.

[@GeorgeCampbell1964]

Great job, Caleb! I look forward to watching you continue to grow!!

[@roylivingston9085]

Caleb. Glad to you up and running with your own channel. I know Jerry and your family are proud.

[@rondo1775]

Well done, Caleb. Your future seems bright to me. Congratulations!

[@garyclements2491]

Happy New Year Caleb!! Wishing you much success in this new year.

[@slowfinger2]

Nice video Caleb. You can't go wrong with Yamaha! 👍 I still have my '80 FG331. New in 1980 $100 Can. It was a rental that I was able to buy out with my limited college funds. Everyone loves that guitar still today. Sounds great and easy to play. A really solid piece of kit to have survived 42 years of parties, campfires,. metal picks, travels, spills, and many grubby hands. LOL Done so many fret jobs it needs new frets. Compared to the 340, the plain-jane 331 has a smaller body, narrower neck, rosewood fb., no neck or headstock binding, 2 pc. back. Grab up any old FG series guitar. They have nice spruce tops. No ply.

[@mrlownotes]

Good luck Caleb, A New Year, A new Start, The very best wishes for a successful career.

[@georgefrench1907]

Happy New Year from Massachusetts, Caleb. 👍

[@activese]

Oh boy, I'm so happy to subscribe to your channel, best wishes for your new business entrepreneurship. Congratulations. Take care.

[@Ron-vq3zl]

Fine job, for the 1st on your own, new channel, Caleb! One can surely tell that you're carrying on many of the techniques, that you learned while "studying" under Jerry, utilizing them just right, in my opinion!! My VERY BEST wishes to you, for great success on your new, solo, Luthiery career, & your own new channel, here on KZbin! I will be subscribing immediately, & watching regularly!! 🙂 A Happy, Blessed, & Prosperous New Year, to You & Yours!! Ron H. Abilene, TX.

[@28drafting]

I love the old Yamahas.

[@lorenturner4838]

Great video Caleb! Looking forward to seeing more.

[@kenkohlhoff3871]

Good job,and hello,I new you were somewhere, now I have another luthier to watch and learn.

[@jamesdahl6949]

Good luck to you Caleb, I know Jerry talked you a lot and everything will fall together for you if you just stick with it. I know for many years ago getting started in the heating and cooling business it takes a while to get all the tools that you need to make the job easier so just hang in there. The main thing is to do each job correct and take no shortcuts and Work will come to you. So good luck and good job on this particular guitar.

[@roberthickey4826]

Happy New Year Caleb and congratulations on your new venture! I wish you much success!!

[@Guitaural.]

Hey Caleb! Glad you're getting settled in and back online - nice job on that. I'm sure Jerry misses you in the shop, but he's bound to be very proud of you! Looking forward to more down the road...God bless

[@lawrencecoffeyjr1300]

Outstanding...I love old Yamaha's...they have a great sound...

[@davidlacroix6769]

Great to see your channel. I have a Yamaha FG 360 that was made in Japan that I bought in 1973 and it’s still in great shape. These old Yamaha’s age well.

[@greengelacid2061]

Hell yea, I learned something today...I've been wanting to lower the action on my Martin...now I know how and much more...thanks brother...

[@richardherrington3815]

Caleb don't for get to post an address so people know where to send their instruments for repair !!!! Happy New Year !!!

[@walkertongdee]

loved the one I had, it was a stage-working guitar a bit beat up. Its loud works well with a mic.Well balanced well defined sound, megga bass and ringing high end. I wholeheartedly recommend one.

[@pacowheel1361]

Hi Caleb, I wish you the best in your new channel. Greetings from Spain.

[@milantoombs6696]

Good luck Caleb 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bruceducker2029]

Great inaugural Caleb Mills Guitars video. Nice job on the Yamaha. Keep up the good work and never forget the wise words of the RosaMeister. Thanks for the content

[@bertrodriguez3087]

Way to start it off !! Happy New Year Caleb !!

[@timgouine9062]

Keep up the good work and I mss you at Rosa workshop.

[@tomduffy7157]

Good video with a good amount of showing and explain your work. Good luck with your channel.

[@rbcphoto]

Nice job Caleb

[@freddyroche7580]

Interesting, informative, and a stellar presentation.

[@SFarling]

Good job Caleb! Happy New Year! 😎🇺🇸👍🏻

[@mccypr]

Congratulations on your new Business! Thanks! Happy New Year! 😎🌞✌️🎻🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@brucewallace3285]

Great to see you again. Best of luck with your new channel!

[@mrkkitson]

Well done Caleb!

[@chaslow5435]

I have watched you from the beginning with RSW. Good luck and I subscribed..

[@richardherrington3815]

Great Job Calab

[@HandToolWoodGuy]

Love me a Yammie! Even the cheapies are made well and sound good.

[@paulanderson997]

Good job Caleb! Great to see you on already.

[@Jansmit23]

Happy new year Caleb and nice setup. Hope to see you soon with other video

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Happy New year 🥳❤️ 👍

[@lesliegprice6652]

Great to see you Caleb all the best for your new business in 2022 !

[@livy1962]

Really nice job. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers and Happy New Year!!

[@martinjackson2431]

Good luck on your new channel Caleb! You did Jerry well in your appointment enjoyed watching your work.👍

[@thierryhacquard7078]

Happy New year, Caleb, best wishes from France ! You seem to have a nice setup for working and filming !

[@donaldholman9070]

Great work. Thank you for sharing. I love Yamahas!

[@grewejames1]

Happy New Year! Great job and a great way to start the new year.

[@dickranmarsupial4911]

Hi Caleb. Good to see you breaking out solo. Subscribing now.

[@BillGreeneGuitars]

Good to see you starting off with some basic setup projects. Look forward to seeing you get going. Great start having a chance to work with the best to learn.

[@phil36135]

Great job , it's good to see you again, Happy New Year and keep em coming.

[@peterpetrusa3131]

Way to go buddy. Cheers from Toronto!

[@3cardmonty602]

I just subscribed. I didn’t know you had a channel. I’m glad I ran across you.

[@csnelling4]

Good luck for 2022 Caleb , not a mention of Titebond 😉 the Yamaha sounded good 👍🇬🇧

[@billmumbo2697]

Bon voyage Caleb we'll have be watching my friend ☺️🇫🇴🤞🇬🇧

[@frederickthompson8686]

Glad to see you doing your own thing. You're a true talent and I always learn something from you!

[@michaelpesce9235]

👏👏👏 hope the full version is coming

[@that_thing_I_do]

Congrats on your debut in '22.

[@joanncarter1303]

Great start to your career, Caleb. I wish you the very best and "I'll be back!" to watch the next one.

[@marktser0jedi]

Great setup video.Thank you for starting your own channel. Happy New Year Brother!

[@paulakers8801]

All the luck Good video

[@MattCaffell]

Really pleased how far you have come, you are going to make a very good luthior,

[@fredberthiaume6883]

Great job and good luck with your new endeavor.

[@nicolen.9642]

I didn't know you had your channel, when did you start it? Just subscribed 😊. I watched the good bye video with Jerry. Awesome endeavor 👍🎶🎶🎶.

[@czgunner]

Great job Caleb. I think you are offering a great production value that people will appreciate. Not a lot of high quality guitar videos out there that a person can learn from.

[@edcowles6414]

Good job Caleb. Keep going, you are doing fine.

[@terrynorton3182]

Happy New Year and good luck from Spain.

[@marshallhoward9497]

Well done young man.