Yamaha FG-400

The Yamaha FG-400 was produced from 1985 to 1989, built with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a nato neck. Two label types are associated with this model: an orange label, used on Japan-made instruments, and a white oval label, used on Taiwan-made instruments. The headstock logo transitioned from the Dove design to the Leaf design in 1987, offering a useful reference point for dating individual examples. No notable players are documented.

Years produced

1985–1989

Body type

6 String Jumbo

Top

Spruce

Back & sides

Mahogany

Neck

Nato

Fingerboard

Ovangkol

Original MSRP

$249

Current market

$265–$265 (1 listing)

Dove logo, switched to Leaf logo in 1987