Yamaha FG-130 Nippon Gakki - Made in Japan

A really cool early MIJ Yamaha folk dreadnought with tons of vintage character and that unmistakable aged FG-series sound. These older Nippon Gakki Yamahas have developed a strong following over the years for good reason: they’re incredibly well-built, resonate beautifully after decades of aging, and have a warm, dry, woody tone that newer guitars often struggle to replicate.

This one is in very good condition overall and plays wonderfully. The neck is straight, the action is comfortable, and the guitar has that lively “already broken-in” response that makes old acoustics so addictive to pick up.

Tonally, this FG-130 delivers exactly what people look for in vintage Japanese acoustics: rich harmonics, excellent sustain, warm low end, dry mids and sweet clear trebles. It has a surprisingly full bass response for an older laminate dreadnought, with that slightly compressed “record-ready” vintage character these old Yamahas are famous for. These guitars also tend to open up beautifully with age, giving them a more resonant and responsive feel than many newer acoustics.

Specs / condition:

Made in Japan, Nippon Gakki era
Classic Yamaha folk dreadnought design
Original Yamaha tuning machines
Spruce top
Mahogany back & sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard & bridge
X-braced construction
Fresh fret polish, frets are shiny and in great shape
Comfortable vintage Yamaha neck feel
Adjustable truss rod turns freely in both directions
Neck is straight
No fret buzz
No cracks
No previous repairs

Setup:

• 2.25mm low E action at 12th fret (about 3/32")
• 1.75mm high E action at 12th fret (about 1/16")

A very comfortable and fast-playing setup for a vintage acoustic.

One cosmetic point worth mentioning honestly: stickers were previously installed on the body and have recently been removed. Because of natural UV aging over the years, the finish underneath is currently lighter than the surrounding wood. This should continue blending in naturally over time as the guitar is exposed evenly again, but for now the discoloration remains visible.

As always, the guitar will be packed in one of my ultra heavy-duty international shipping-ready guitar boxes designed specifically for safe long-distance transport.

Quick and insured shipping