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I was first contacted by Matthew on July 14, 2017. This FG-360 is the 19th Taiwanese model we know of and number 76 overall. Good afternoon, Ran across your page
today, doing some research on a FG-360
that's been handed down to me. I’ve
had the guitar in my possession for about 20
years, and my understanding is that my
grandmother acquired it in Virginia sometime
in the 70s. I also have a few
Gibsons, one a hummingbird, same story. The FG-360 is in great
condition, however the action is terribly
high. I haven't been brave enough to
adjust the truss rod, as I have no
experience in that and fear causing damage.
Mine is a China model, but my serial number
is very faded. Pic is attached, and I
believe the number reads 40322255. The
4 is very questionable, I can only see what
looks like the top of a "4". I pulled
the strings off today to get a better pic of
the serial number for you. The number inside, at
the neck is 0675353 and is very clear.
The FG sticker inside is tan color. I always keep this one
strings tuned down and in the case. I
have other high end models I play all the
time, but drag this one out occasionally and
am always surprised at the sound of this old
box. Like you said, I'll take mine
camping or someplace I probably won't be
playing with others and don't want to risk a
Martin or Taylor out in the elements.
But mostly it just stays put up. I am
hydrating some other older guitars at the
moment and brought the FG out just to check
it, and it's great. Couldn't remember
the details on it so looked it up, found
your page, and thought I would share since
you're doing some research. Not sure
if mine is of any interest or help to you,
but hopefully so. Thanks for sharing your
knowledge and experience with these! --
Matthew Hunt Rockwall, TX Webmaster's note: In subsequent conversations with Matthew, we have determined that the third digit in the s/n is an 8. This is significant because, at this point, his guitar is now the first one we know of built in Taiwan. Our thanks to Matthew for contacting us.
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