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I received an e-mail from Mike Clarke on February 16, 2010. Mike didn't
mention where he lives, but I got the impression it is somewhere in the British
Isles. Here is his story:
Hello Dave,
I was trawling the web for guitar sites and came across your website and the
article about your FG-360. I have one I bought in London in 1974 for £100,
not sure what the $ exchange rate was then but probably around 3 or 4 to 1
would be about right. I had no idea what I was buying at the time, I just
liked the guitar and the price allowed me to get the guitar I wanted and have
enough money for the rest of my holiday and get me home.
It was never gigged, just a fun guitar. I used to drag it around everywhere
and it has a few minor scars to show for it but in general is in very good
condition. I stopped playing for a few years then got back into it about ten
to fifteen years ago and having a bit more disposable income I bought a couple
of nice guitars but I always came back to the Yamaha.
I had it set-up professionally in a small guitar shop/workshop in Glasgow a
couple of years ago because the action was getting a bit high. The techs in
the shop were all over it because I think acoustics with Brazilian rosewood
back and sides are either rare or very expensive. I had the bridge shaved and
saddle sanded because the top was starting to lift a little under the bridge but
the neck was OK. It plays better than ever now.
I too was unaware of the history until a few years ago when I started looking
into it but history or not it would be the first guitar I would rescue if my
house was on fire.
I am afraid my story isn't as interesting as the one of Dr. Dave Bradley but
thought I would get in touch as you seemed interested in this particular model
of guitar. I have attached a recent photo of my guitar, the strap is one my
mother made for me for my first guitar a long time ago and is still going
strong.
Best Regards
Mike Clarke
Our thanks to Mike for sharing his story with us.
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