{"product_id":"yamaha-fg-251b-uni-192","title":"Yamaha FG-251B MIJ Dreadnought – Solid Spruce Top \/ Rosewood – Player Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha FG-251B is a well-respected model from Yamaha’s late-1970s Japanese production era, offering a noticeable step up from entry-level FG models in both materials and tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guitar features a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esolid spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erosewood back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, producing strong projection, a warm low end, and clear, articulate highs. Like many vintage Yamahas, it has developed a mature, open voice over decades of natural aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is best described as \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplayer-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and would make an excellent choice for someone seeking vintage Japanese tone over collector-level cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 🔧 Condition Notes (Important – Please Read) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction is on the high side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, particularly up the neck. It is playable as-is but may benefit from future adjustment depending on player preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eback-to-side seam near the neck heel was previously glued and clamped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. The repair is \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, but the wood is \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot perfectly flush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and the cosmetic irregularity is visible (see photos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight cosmetic wear throughout, including surface marks consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks observed in the top or sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck is straight and the guitar holds tune properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has been inspected and is structurally sound, but it is \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot a collector-grade example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Specs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: FG-251B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Style: Dreadnought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Solid Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Rosewood Laminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard \u0026amp; Bridge: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 25“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1.73“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 9\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (6th): 8\/64“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): 6\/64“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4lbs 9oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 7\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSound Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - Floor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047267488108,"sku":"UNI-192","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/jgc-uni-192-01.jpg?v=1784518131","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/yamaha-fg-251b-uni-192","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}