Dating my Yamaha FG-612S guitar?

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Dating my Yamaha FG-612S guitar? Oct 8, 2021 11:53:33 GMT -5 via mobile seagullplayer likes this

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Post by gradyburnjr56 on Oct 8, 2021 11:53:33 GMT -5

I need help in dating my Yamaha FG-612S 12-string guitar that was made in Taiwan with an oval label that looks to be tan in color. There is also a 9 digit number stamped on the brace under the fret board. I don't see any letters except for maybe the last digit it's either a C or 0 ... it's not stamped real deep on the brace but you can see it. I believe the number reads: 206100340 or 34C. Thanks Grady

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Post by RobertW on Oct 11, 2021 13:29:41 GMT -5

re dating guitars. I know they are lovely and all that but you should really stick to your own species.

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Dating my Yamaha FG-612S guitar? Oct 11, 2021 13:32:20 GMT -5

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I'm sure our Yamaha expert can help you. CTGull ,

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Dating my Yamaha FG-612S guitar? Oct 12, 2021 12:28:25 GMT -5 Derick, RobertW, and 3 more like this

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Post by CTGull on Oct 12, 2021 12:28:25 GMT -5

Oct 8, 2021 11:53:33 GMT -5 gradyburnjr56 said:

I need help in dating my Yamaha FG-612S 12-string guitar that was made in Taiwan with an oval label that looks to be tan in color. There is also a 9 digit number stamped on the brace under the fret board. I don't see any letters except for maybe the last digit it's either a C or 0 ... it's not stamped real deep on the brace but you can see it. I believe the number reads: 206100340 or 34C. Thanks Grady

The FG-612S was made 1981 to 1985. Yours was made 6/10/1982.

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