Inspired by Yamaha’s iconic Nippon Gakki Red Label guitars from the 1960s, FS Red Label instruments call to mind the look and feel of the company’s very first steel-string acoustic guitars. I am the original owner of this beauty, buying it in the summer of 1970 before heading off to college. These sought-after instruments are cherished for their one-of-a-kind sound and high-end Japanese craftsmanship. Inspired by Yamaha’s® iconic “red label” guitars of the 1960s, FG Red Label guitars feature a semi-gloss finish and high-quality components to deliver a beautiful vintage aesthetic. Inspired by Yamaha’s® iconic “red label” guitars of the 1960s, FG Red Label guitars feature a semi-gloss finish and high-quality components to deliver a beautiful vintage aesthetic. These sought-after instruments are cherished for their one-of-a-kind sound and high-end Japanese craftsmanship. Inspired by Yamaha’s iconic Nippon Gakki Red Label guitars from the 1960s, FS Red Label instruments call to mind the look and feel of the company’s very first steel-string acoustic guitars. This is a vintage Yamaha FG 180 red label acoustic guitar. The FG 180 "Red Label" models from this era have the well-deserved reputation of being the poor man's Martin D-18.