Yamaha FG-435A

The Yamaha FG-435A is a white-oval-label dreadnought built in Taiwan from 1989 to 1991, with a spruce top, nato back and sides, and a nato neck. The bound bubinga fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, abalone soundhole rosette, and factory under-saddle pickup elevate it above the standard FG trim level. The voice is full, clear, and crisp, with a low end that records well in a mix. No notable players are documented.

Years produced

1989–1991

Body type

6 String Jumbo

Top

Spruce

Back & sides

Nato

Neck

Nato

Fingerboard

Bubinga

Colors

tinted

Original MSRP

$419

Current market

$299.99–$399.99 (3 listings)