Differences between Vintage FGs and L-5,6,and 8 models

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Differences between Vintage FGs and L-5,6,and 8 models Sept 22, 2021 11:40:18 GMT -5

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I can't work out what is the big difference between the FGs of the mid to late 70's and L-5,6,and 8 models from around the same period. The L series seems to be more fancy and has nicer inlays on the fretboard. Both also have the truss rod adjustment on the headstock, but does anyone have more details on these guitars? Thanks!

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Differences between Vintage FGs and L-5,6,and 8 models Sept 22, 2021 19:29:36 GMT -5

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Sept 22, 2021 11:40:18 GMT -5 debudavid said:

I can't work out what is the big difference between the FGs of the mid to late 70's and L-5,6,and 8 models from around the same period. The L series seems to be more fancy and has nicer inlays on the fretboard. Both also have the truss rod adjustment on the headstock, but does anyone have more details on these guitars? Thanks!

Of the lower L series, only the L5A was sold in the US, the rest may have only been available in Japan. The L6 & 8 have solid back & sides. The L5, 6 & 8 also get a scale increase from 25.0" to 25.6". The L6 & 8 have ebony fingerboard & bridge. WHY?? Because it's Yamaha!! They made SO MANY models!!

debudavid New Member Posts: 8	Differences between Vintage FGs and L-5,6,and 8 models Sept 22, 2021 20:33:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by debudavid on Sept 22, 2021 20:33:02 GMT -5 So the L series is basically a luxury line above the top FGs. They sure look nice but maybe some of those "improvements" seem to be unnecessary.

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Differences between Vintage FGs and L-5,6,and 8 models Sept 23, 2021 4:36:49 GMT -5

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Sept 22, 2021 20:33:02 GMT -5 debudavid said:

So the L series is basically a luxury line above the top FGs. They sure look nice but maybe some of those "improvements" seem to be unnecessary.

Pretty much. I've never seen ANY L series models in person.

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