FG-230 action

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FG-230 action Nov 20, 2019 10:12:03 GMT -5

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Post by Ivan on Nov 20, 2019 10:12:03 GMT -5

Hi @ct

I've been following all the threads and want to congratulate you on this forum, the hard work and dedication you have put into this, making the FG live on for people to enjoy and to be educated on the history and origin.

My question I have for is regarding the action on a fg230 I am looking to purchase. My knowledge however is limited and the only thing I could think of doing, after I read literally hundreds of you posts about the neck and action of the guitar, was to ask the person to send me pics of the action specifically.

Being that my experience in neck resets are zero to none, perhaps you can gather some analysis from the photos and share your take on the matter.

Thanks

Ivan

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FG-230 action Nov 20, 2019 10:36:08 GMT -5

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Post by CTGull on Nov 20, 2019 10:36:08 GMT -5

Thanks!!

It looks awful!!! Possibly 3/16". But, looking at the first picture it's possible the neck relief could be way high. And another BUT. Adjusting the neck relief on the FG-230 is extremely difficult due to the old hard mahogany neck. It doesn't want to move. I know of 2 people who have snapped their truss rod forcing the adjustment. I was able to do it with my back bowing block, but it took 2 clamps to get enough force to back bow the neck.

Without in person examination and measurements, I really can't tell for sure.

Ivan Guest	FG-230 action Nov 21, 2019 13:07:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Ivan on Nov 21, 2019 13:07:07 GMT -5 Thanks CTGULL I appreciate your feedback. What would you say is a fair asking price for a fg230 in a good condition..and taking that neck into consideration. Thanks Ivan

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FG-230 action Nov 21, 2019 17:00:45 GMT -5

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Post by CTGull on Nov 21, 2019 17:00:45 GMT -5

It's not worth anything if it isn't playable and a neck reset costs $300 to $600.

I got my first FG-230 for $110, but I did the neck reset. In July I bought another one for $50 and in the process of converting it to the YamaXL. Too many vintage Yamaha's are sold over and over since most of them are unplayable. The common assumption is I'll just adjust the truss rod and sand the saddle down. That doesn't work if the neck angle is bad.

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