Yamaha fg-330

[dieseldude]

Anybody know what an FG-330's worth? My neighbor has on for $105. Doesn't sound bad. I think it would make a nice camping guitar. I haven't been able to find much about them on the web are they a red headed step child?

 

D.D.

[babablowfish]

Yamaha Archives:

Year(s) Sold: 1977-81

Original MSRP(US$): $152.95

Top: Spruce

Back / Sides: Agathis

Neck: Nato

Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

Bridge: Indian Rosewood

Notes: Folk Guitar Folk Type

 

HC Reviews:

Summary

Manufacturer URL http://www.yamaha.com/

Features 6.5 (2 responses)

Sound 10.0 (2 responses)

Action, Fit, & Finish 8.0 (2 responses)

Reliability/Durability 9.5 (2 responses)

Customer Support N/A (0 responses)

Overall Rating 9.0 (2 responses)

 

Based on the above it sounds like another cheap, laminate folk guitar that sounds far better than it should. I am not personally familiar with that particular model, but I have loved the other Yamaha FGs that I have played.

I would guess that $105.00 would be a good price so long as the neck isn't in need of a reset and the truss rod still works. If you do get it, throw in a bone saddle and try some brass bridge pins.

 

Let us know how it goes.

[Hudman]

You can read reviews on the FG-330 here:

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Yamaha/FG-330/10/1

[dieseldude]

Thanx guys

 

I think I'll get it. I've got one other Yamaha FG160 that sounds beautiful but the action's a little high. The 330 has good action but doesn't sound quite as clear as the 160. imho. But the price is right, so i'll have another beater.

 

D.D.

[Hudman]

 

Thanx guys I think I'll get it. I've got one other Yamaha FG160 that sounds beautiful but the action's a little high. The 330 has good action but doesn't sound quite as clear as the 160. imho. But the price is right, so i'll have another beater. D.D.

 

 

Throw a new set of strings on it. You can also experiment with a bone saddle to improve the tone.