FG110 Taiwan vs Japan?

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I have had two SJ-180's and they were both dead sounding.  I shaved the bracing on one but haven't finished it.  I did like the shape though.

Vintage FG's have gotten very expensive, even in the US.  Models made from 1966 to 1974 sound the best.  The models made 1975 thru 1980 are built a little heavier with heavier finishes, hurting the sound slightly.  The models made 1980 and later are even heavier and definitely don't sound as good as the early models.

I doubt there is any major difference between the Japan and Taiwan versions.  They are made from the same design and materials.  BUT, I have found there are variations between guitars of the same model.  They can all sound a little different.   Not bad, just different.  I've done direct comparisions with FG-140's & FG-180's.

The FG-110 is the "budget" version of the FG-150.  The major difference is the bridge and tuners.  I doubt there is much difference in the sound.

I would have to assume to make them more durable.  See the tiny bracing here.  yamahavintagefg.boards.net/thread/218/1974-yamaha-110-40131535-0470496

You don't need heavy bracing with a plywood top, it's already very stiff.

What is the serial number?  The date code is 61.11.11, which is 11/11/1972.  It was probably finished late December 1972 or early January 1973.