Yamaha FG-170

The Yamaha FG-170 is a folk-size acoustic produced from 1972 to 1974, built in Japan and Taiwan with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a mahogany neck. Depending on when it was made, examples may carry a Tan label (1972–1975) or a Black label (1974–1977), making label inspection a practical first step for anyone trying to date a specific instrument. Compared to the dreadnought FG-180, it sits a little quieter with a more balanced response and less low-end boom, which players say makes it better suited to fingerpicking, though the narrow saddle string spacing tightens that work up. The 24.88-inch scale is shared with most of the vintage FG line. No notable players are documented.

Years produced

1972–1974

Body type

6 String Folk

Top

Spruce

Back & sides

Mahogany

Neck

Mahogany

Fingerboard

Rosewood

Original MSRP

$190

Current market

$54.99–$494.28 (7 listings)