YAMAHA FG-500J Black Label - Adjusted - Beautiful Tone - Excellent Sound - Black Label

YAMAHA FG-500J Black Label - Adjusted, Beautiful Tone, Excellent Playability, Black Label

This is a YAMAHA FG-500J Black Label. The top is solid spruce, and the back and sides are made of laminated New Hakaranda. The serial number on the top bracing starts with 5 and is a 5-digit number, suggesting it was manufactured around the first half of 1975.
The FG series from the Black Label era are considered the golden era of YAMAHA's FG series, with exceptional quality. Despite a production period of only about a year and a half, they released some truly wonderful guitars. Among the highly acclaimed Black Label models, the FG500J is particularly popular.
While there are some minor scratches, there are no noticeable deep scratches or cracks in the wood. Considering it's a vintage guitar manufactured over 50 years ago, it's in beautiful condition.
The string height is approximately 2.5mm at the 6th string, 12th fret, and 2mm at the 1st string, with a straight neck. The truss rod turns in both directions.
The frets are at about 80-90% condition, with no extreme fret wear.
This particular guitar has an exceptionally good resonance and a brilliant tone. Notably, the neck vibration is tremendous, making this a truly outstanding instrument.
Unlike items found in recycle shops or neglected junk guitars, this instrument has been properly adjusted and is ready to be played comfortably from the moment you receive it. New Japanese bronze strings have been installed.

The original hard case shown in the photos is also included. It's a transitional model with an early yellow interior and a side YAMAHA plate, but with a reinforced handle similar to later Rocket cases. This case alone is quite valuable.
The handles on early Rocket cases tend to detach easily, making them unreliable for travel, especially by train. This case, however, is robust enough for practical use.

I am selling this guitar as part of a decluttering effort to reduce my collection. It's also recommended for those who want to experience the true capabilities of a Black Label guitar.

Please note that this is a vintage guitar manufactured over 50 years ago, and as such, there are minor signs of use and it will differ from a new instrument. We kindly ask that only those who understand and accept this condition purchase the item, with no claims or returns. If you are overly concerned about the condition, please examine the photos carefully and consider your purchase thoughtfully.

The guitar will be shipped with the hard case wrapped in bubble wrap.