Having problems dating my FG-151…just purchased and it has an orange oval label inside w/a 5 digit serial number. It is labeled “Made in Japan”. On line sources state that it was built in 1968 or earlier due to the 5 digit serial number, yet the orange label would appear built date of 1976-77. Any ideas. I’m a Martin guy who picked up this beautiful sounding Yamaha and just would like to know what I have. Thankful for any assistance.
Having problems dating my FG-151…just purchased and it has an orange oval label inside w/a 5 digit serial number. It is labeled “Made in Japan”. On line sources state that it was built in 1968 or earlier due to the 5 digit serial number, yet the orange label would appear built date of 1976-77. Any ideas. I’m a Martin guy who picked up this beautiful sounding Yamaha and just would like to know what I have. Thankful for any assistance.
The FG-151 was made 1975 to 1978. A 5 digit serial number at that time indicated it was made in Japan, as the label will confirm.