Ok, Oz_Shadow you were right. I wasn't done buying guitars. I found this Yamaha FG-335 locally for next to nothing. It will be a beater/ camp guitar. I love all the dents and wear, it certainly haz character.
Should I refinish it? I'm taking it camping soon. Would a refinish or any protective coating mess with the sound? I'm inclined to just leave as is and enjoy it.
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October 08, 2017, 12:26 PM
hudr
I expected a bike....
Regardless, cool find.
October 08, 2017, 12:27 PM
Steve 22X
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Originally posted by stickman428: Ok, Oz_Shadow you were right. I wasn't done buying guitars. I found this Yamaha FG-335 locally for next to nothing. It will be a beater/ camp guitar. I love all the dents and wear, it certainly haz character.
Should I refinish it? I'm taking it camping soon. Would a refinish or any protective coating mess with the sound? I'm inclined to just leave as is and enjoy it.
If the guitar is in otherwise good shape just install new strings (if not already replaced) tune it and call it a day.
----------------------------------- Regards, Steve The anticipation is often greater than the actual reward
October 08, 2017, 01:08 PM
stickman428
hudr, a new bike is coming soon. Stay tuned. . (It's gonna be a supermoto, I'm just not sure if it'll be a KTM EXC-F or a XR650R)
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October 08, 2017, 04:22 PM
Ozarkwoods
Myself I would seal the bare spots. But that’s just me
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
October 08, 2017, 04:37 PM
Suppressed
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Originally posted by stickman428: It will be a beater/ camp guitar.
I don't know why, but this reminded me of this:
October 08, 2017, 04:45 PM
46and2
Sweet.
October 08, 2017, 05:26 PM
vthoky
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Originally posted by hudr: I expected a bike....
As did I!
God bless America.
October 08, 2017, 07:31 PM
LtJL
ever see Willy's guitar?
October 08, 2017, 07:45 PM
Sunset_Va
Well, it sure isn't "Old Black".
美しい犬
October 08, 2017, 07:51 PM
Oz_Shadow
Leave the mojo !
October 08, 2017, 08:30 PM
greco
While I too dig the MOJO of a guitars' battle scars, if it is to be a beater, spray some clear sealer on it in case it gets wet in the rain or whatever.
Never be more than one step away from your sword-Old Greek Wisdom
October 08, 2017, 09:05 PM
PorterN
I have one very similar to yours. It was my moms. she never played seriously, but I remember being a little kid watching her play when she was teaching herself. I tried to learn a little in high school, and never got too far.
It's pretty the way it is, in my opinion. I'd leave her be and love her as-is!
____________________________ While you may be able to get away with bottom shelf whiskey, stay the hell away from bottom shelf tequila. - FishOn
October 09, 2017, 12:30 PM
stickman428
This is the only crack I am considering fixing. As cheap as the guitar was it probably isn't worth the effort.
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October 09, 2017, 02:41 PM
Woodman
If you find a 000 short scale, grab it for me? My tendons can't take the higher string tension and stretching anymore. I'am going over to the Dark Side.
October 09, 2017, 03:57 PM
stickman428
Yessir woodman! Short scales are a blast. One that is often overlooked is the Fender Duo Sonic. It's a NEAT little guitar. This one is a HS but you can split the coil on the humbucker and have it more like a traditional single, single Duo Sonic. For a MIM guitar the quality is surprisingly high.
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October 09, 2017, 04:05 PM
jhe888
I wouldn't refinish it.
You might fix the crack, but check into the price. Good repair work may cost prohibitive.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
October 09, 2017, 07:49 PM
Oz_Shadow
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Originally posted by Woodman: If you find a 000 short scale, grab it for me? My tendons can't take the higher string tension and stretching anymore. I'am going over to the Dark Side.
The 2014 and newer Martin 000-18 is an exceptional guitar.
October 10, 2017, 06:48 AM
stickman428
I think you are right JHE888, it really wouldn't make sense to put any money into a guitar like this. If it were repaired it would be something I did myself.
This Yamaha sounds way different from my all mahogany Korean made PRS. It's brighter and noticeably louder.
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October 10, 2017, 07:34 AM
Woodman
Stick, while I love electrics, that one may be a little quiet under the old oak tree at the farm bluegrass jams.
2014 and newer? A guy I work with offered me a new-with-warranty -18 for $1800, but it may have been pre-2014. Can you give me a quick primer on the difference?
I found this Yamaha FG-335 locally for next to nothing. It will be a beater/ camp guitar. I love all the dents and wear, it certainly haz character. 
. (It's gonna be a supermoto, I'm just not sure if it'll be a KTM EXC-F or a XR650R)
