Yamaha FG-365SII

The Yamaha FG-365SII is a dreadnought built in Japan from 1981 to 1985. Japanese examples carry an orange label, used on domestic-market guitars from 1974 to 1985, while Taiwan-built examples from the same period carry a white oval label, used from 1977 to 2001. The guitar features a solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides — often configured as a three-piece — and a mahogany neck. The three-piece back arrangement draws comparisons to the Martin D-35. Owners describe a warm, resonant, powerful voice with headroom and good sustain. Action at the twelfth fret on well-kept examples typically sits around 2.5 millimeters, with saddle material remaining for further adjustment.

Years produced
1981–1985
Body type
6 String Jumbo
Top
Spruce, Solid
Back & sides
Rosewood
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood, Indian
Colors
natural
Original MSRP
$350
Current market
$850–$1250 (2 listings)

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