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Japanese-made Nippon-Gakki FG-150's were made between 1967-1972.

From their release in October 1967, Japan-only models had a green label.

From 1967 onwards, red label FG-150's were made for export.

Earliest examples of the red label model (1967) had a bell shaped truss rod cover that said "Reinforced Neck" on it, though this was superseded by the standard more triangular looking cover which says, "Yamaha" on it.

Production of the model was moved from Japan to Taiwan in 1973.

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The FG-150 features a layered top with plywood back and sides, contributing to its unique sound and vintage appeal.
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Recent sales indicate a possible value of around $900, though prices can vary significantly based on condition and market interest.
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The FG-150 is often preferred over the FG-180 due to its smaller body size, appealing to those who favor compact guitars.
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The FG-150's mahogany wood is compared with babinga on the FG-110, highlighting tonal and aesthetic differences.
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Gained popularity after the 2019 reissue of Red Labels, making it attractive for collectors and vintage enthusiasts.
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Important to clean and document neck action measurements before listing for sale to attract the right buyers.
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Murphy's Oil Soap and Howard Feed-n-Wax effectively remove sticky residue from cigarette smoke, restoring the guitar's finish.
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Some FG-150s may require a neck reset, a common maintenance need for older models to ensure optimal playability.
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Owners find the 000 body size of the FG-150 ideal for long, comfortable playing sessions without sacrificing sound presence.
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Finn Wolfhard

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Calpurnia

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In the “Finn Wolfhard gets challenged by Mackenzie Davis to play iconic film scores on his guitar” you see that he uses this guitar. You can’t see the Yamaha logo because it’s covered by a capo, but in the movie When you finish saving the world, which he stars in alongside Julianne Moore, you can see that Finn’s uses this Guitar, with the same pickup as the pickup in the video. Which means it’s probably the same Guitar.

Country Joe McDonald

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Country Joe and the Fish

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Pictures and videos of Country Joe at Woodstock show him playing an OM/000 shape Yamaha guitar, and this site dedicated to him confirms the model as an FG-150.