Launch and Early Models
Yamaha introduced the FG Series in 1966 with the FG-180, a dreadnought built in Japan to compete in the folk guitar market using affordable yet resonant tonewoods.
Design Evolution
Through the 1970s and 1980s the line expanded with variants such as the FG-200 and FG-300, incorporating improved bracing patterns and finishes while maintaining the core dreadnought body shape and 25.5-inch scale length.
Modern Updates and Artists
Current production includes the FG800 and FGX series with optional electronics; notable players include John Lennon, who recorded with a Yamaha acoustic in the 1970s, and numerous session musicians who rely on the series for consistent live performance.
