Yamaha
FGX5 Overview
1960s aesthetics and modern craft, refined over 50+ years of Yamaha guitar development
Atmosfeel™ pickup and preamp system provides uniquely natural plugged-in sound
The original Yamaha FG body delivers a full, punchy low end, well suited to strumming and flatpicking
New scalloped FG bracing pattern provides a warm, powerful tone with deep lows and rich harmonics
Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) treatment imparts the sound and sustain of aged wood
All-solid construction with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back & sides
Ebony fingerboard, bridge, and bridge pins
Bone nut and saddle
Made in Japan
Hardshell case included
Modern Inspiration and Timeless Design
The FG heritage extends back to the 1966 release of the FG180, Yamaha’s first production acoustic guitar. In the more than half-century since, we have balanced traditional guitar craft with a spirit of constant refinement, pursuing our vision of the ideal Yamaha folk guitar.
Features
Classic Style - 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.
Powerful Vintage Tone - Custom-treated Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides deliver genuine aged-wood tone and sustain. A new scalloped bracing pattern offers a louder, more balanced tone.
New Atmosfeel ™ Pickup and Preamp System (*FGX / FSX models only) - Yamaha’s new Atmosfeel three-way pickup system provides a remarkably natural plugged-in sound.
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