A new scalloped-bracing design delivers plenty of volume and a natural, balanced acoustic tone. Vintage Yamaha FG-150 Acoustic Guitar Nippon Gakki Red Label w/ Case MIJ. The mahogany back and sides are paired with a premium Sitka spruce top which has been treated with our Acoustic Resonance Enhancement ('ARE') process for genuine aged-wood tone and sustain. Featuring a classic semi-gloss finish and high-quality components, FG Red Label guitars capture an authentic vintage aesthetic. FOR SALE Vintage Yamaha FG-75 Red Label Nippon Gakki Acoustic Guitar. Ive also read where some red labels werent made in Japan, but in. VINTAGE YAMAHA FG-75 Red Label Nippon Gakki Acoustic Guitar - 1,131.75. Retune the guitar and verify the neck relief. Ive read about red labels, tan labels, and how production was shifted to Taiwan in 1972 and red labels were changed to tan. Tighten the truss rod nut (just beyond snug) with the truss rod wrench. Ive read where they were manufactured from 1968 thru 1974. This example has some signs of wear and some writing on it, but man it plays great and has a great sound. They have a sweet, warm tone, and a wonderful for recording. These little Made in Japan red label Yamahas are some of the best deals on the vintage market. Inspired by our iconic 'red label' guitars of the 1960s, the new FG Red Label folk models blend modern inspiration with a timeless design. I just picked up a vintage FG 75, and i am having a tough time figuring out when it was made. Heres a killer little vintage circa 1971 Yamaha Model FG-75 small bodied acoustic. The perfect combination of modern inspiration and timeless design