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Topic: N.G.D for Toots

I was not in the market for another guitar. I was happy with my Yamaha  FG 350W for my acoustic and my Gibson 330 electric. BUT...
I'm walking through a Mobile, Alabama flea market and me eye lands upon a like-new Yamaha FG 403S acoustic dreadnought guitar lying atop this sales table for a price of $85. Finish is perfect - not even a belt buckle scratch. Action is nice and low and the intonation fine as frog hair. This guitar has a big sound like mine. Price included a nice gig bag, a dozen nylon picks and a Korg tuner. Owner said he got it at a yard sale for $75.
My son fronted me $85 to buy it. A bit of Googling reveals these guitars are going for $300 - $400 new or used. I plan to sell this Yamaha and split the profit with my son.
Happy boy,
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Re: N.G.D for Toots

Dude, I wish I was you. I'm really hanging out for a new guitar right now.

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Re: N.G.D for Toots

Great story. I enjoy these opportunities also.

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Re: N.G.D for Toots

steelstrings wrote:

Dude, I wish I was you. I'm really hanging out for a new guitar right now.

Lets negotiate, sir. Make me an offer I can't refuse. smile

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Re: N.G.D for Toots

Way to go! I keep looking for such deals.

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Re: N.G.D for Toots

Play while you've got it.

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Re: N.G.D for Toots

Awesome deal on a great guitar. Congrats! It should sell quickly for you but if it were me I'd hang on to it and use it for campfire jams.

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Re: N.G.D for Toots

Good for you toots.  It's not too often one comes across a fine deal such as this.  I am convinced if you are looking for one, it will not appear.

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Re: N.G.D for Toots

you did well toots I have a yamaha fg401 acoustic, it is my main player,had it for almost 17 years now,put it too the sun,beach, campfires, hot cars, and it has come through it all without any damage. They do build a durable guitar.

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