Yamaha FG-350 (red label) vs FG-350W?

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Yamaha FG-350 (red label) vs FG-350W? Feb 9, 2020 23:46:29 GMT -5

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Post by mdavis on Feb 9, 2020 23:46:29 GMT -5

Most information I find giving a history of earlier Yamaha guitars list the FG-300 or FG-350W, but don't find much about the FG-350. I can find images of both and previous sales of both, but anyone know about the difference or when each was made.

As far as I can tell, the FG-350 (red label) has a more standard looking tortoise pick guard while the 350W has the more "wild" looking pickguard..among other differences I'm sure.

Any info anyone??

Thanks in advance!

dhd New Member Posts: 16 Location: New England Playing guitar since: Late 50's	Yamaha FG-350 (red label) vs FG-350W? Feb 10, 2020 7:31:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dhd on Feb 10, 2020 7:31:08 GMT -5 This link has some info but no pictures.. yamahavintagefg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Yamaha-Acoustic-Guitar-Archive-v6.4.4-FG-ALL.pdf

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Yamaha FG-350 (red label) vs FG-350W? Feb 10, 2020 7:43:05 GMT -5

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Post by CTGull on Feb 10, 2020 7:43:05 GMT -5

There's much more info in my Yamaha FG forum. yamahavintagefg.boards.net/

The FG-350 is a model not exported from Japan, so it's not very common in the US. It was made 1974 to 1975, spruce top, coral rosewood back & sides, mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard & bridge.

The FG-350W is an exported model, made 1977 to 1981 and is more common in the US, but not very common due to it's $600 MSRP at the time, probably selling for $450, which would be $1900 in today's dollars.

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Yamaha FG-350 (red label) vs FG-350W? Feb 10, 2020 14:23:26 GMT -5

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Awesome! Thanks to you both for your replies! I'll check out your links.
So the FG-350 should be comparably good in quality then.. Would picking one up for 150$ that's in decent shape, but missing pick guard be within reason you think??

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Yamaha FG-350 (red label) vs FG-350W? Feb 10, 2020 15:25:15 GMT -5 RobertW and ladyssolo like this

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Feb 10, 2020 14:23:26 GMT -5 mdavis said:

Awesome! Thanks to you both for your replies! I'll check out your links.
So the FG-350 should be comparably good in quality then.. Would picking one up for 150$ that's in decent shape, but missing pick guard be within reason you think??

Being a rare non-export model I'd jump on it. In your case, be sure it's playable and doesn't need a neck reset. yamahavintagefg.boards.net/thread/224/inspecting-new-vintage-yamaha-fg

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