Yamaha FG-425

The Yamaha FG-425 was produced from 1995 to 1998 as part of Yamaha's Taiwan-manufactured FG lineup, featuring a spruce top with mahogany back, sides, and neck. Guitars from this era carry the white oval label used on Taiwan-built FGs from 1977 through 2001, making label inspection a reliable dating tool for buyers. The FG-425 was offered in at least one black finish variant with a white pickguard, giving it a visually striking appearance uncommon among the generally natural-finish FG series. Players who have encountered this model describe it as bright-sounding for a Yamaha — a characteristic sometimes attributed to the Taiwan-era construction and lighter bracing relative to earlier Japanese examples.

Years produced

1995–1998

Body type

6 String Jumbo

Current market

$305.99–$429.12 (4 listings)