Post by CTGull on Dec 29, 2023 16:47:01 GMT -5
Taiwan Black label – “Republic of China – Made in Taiwan” AND “Made in Taiwan” (1975 to 1975)
In 1975 the Taiwan FG’s models changed (Black label):
• Added -1 (in small characters) after the model numbers.
• The labels were changed to Black and say “Republic of China/Made In Taiwan”.
• I have found a few Black labels that say only “Made In Taiwan”. I’ve only found 10 of them so far, and they are evenly scattered between August 1975 and October 1976.
• The Black labels are shorter and wider than the Tan labels.
• The serial numbers are 8 digits on the brace under the fretboard (YYMMDDUUU) and a 7 digit number on neck block.
• The earliest serial numbers I have are 50604395 (6/4/1975) & 0716558.
• The latest are 70330055 (3/30/1977) & 1046333.
• The Yamaha Guitar Archive data says the Black label models started in 1974 but so far I’ve found Tan label serial numbers as late as August 1975, and I haven’t found a Black label earlier than June 1975.
• All Black label Taiwan models have the headstock logo with the 3 tuning forks inside a circle with “YAMAHA” underneath.
The COMMON Black label - “Republic of China/Made in Taiwan”.
The LESS COMMON Black label - only “Made in Taiwan”.
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In 1975 the Taiwan FG’s models changed (Black label):
• Added -1 (in small characters) after the model numbers.
• The labels were changed to Black and say “Republic of China/Made In Taiwan”.
• I have found a few Black labels that say only “Made In Taiwan”. I’ve only found 10 of them so far, and they are evenly scattered between August 1975 and October 1976.
• The Black labels are shorter and wider than the Tan labels.
• The serial numbers are 8 digits on the brace under the fretboard (YYMMDDUUU) and a 7 digit number on neck block.
• The earliest serial numbers I have are 50604395 (6/4/1975) & 0716558.
• The latest are 70330055 (3/30/1977) & 1046333.
• The Yamaha Guitar Archive data says the Black label models started in 1974 but so far I’ve found Tan label serial numbers as late as August 1975, and I haven’t found a Black label earlier than June 1975.
• All Black label Taiwan models have the headstock logo with the 3 tuning forks inside a circle with “YAMAHA” underneath.
The COMMON Black label - “Republic of China/Made in Taiwan”.
The LESS COMMON Black label - only “Made in Taiwan”.
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