Yamaha FG5 II FG Red Label Gloss Dreadnought-Style Acoustic Guitar with Case - Natural

Experience the perfect blend of modern craftsmanship and 1960s aesthetics with the Yamaha FG5 II's eye-catching gloss finish and classic V-shaped headstock.

The FG5 II dreadnought-style acoustic guitar with an eye-catching gloss finish on the body delivers full, punchy low end, well-suited for strumming and flatpicking, while its 1960s aesthetics are complemented by modern craftsmanship.

Modern Inspiration and Timeless Design
The FG heritage extends back to the 1966 release of the FG180, the first production acoustic guitar by Yamaha. 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 folk guitar.

Powerful Vintage Tone
A custom-treated, solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides deliver genuine aged-wood tone and sustain.

A scalloped bracing pattern offers louder, more balanced tone.

Classic V-Shaped Headstock
The guitar retains the original FG headstock shape, adorned with the iconic "tuning fork" logo. The traditional truss rod cover is emblazoned with "Since 1966" to mark the launch of the first FG models.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top
Commonly sourced from Canada and Alaska, solid Sitka spruce offers a rich midrange and low-frequency response. The sound is tight and focused, working particularly well for chordal strumming or rhythmic fingerstyle performance.

Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
Mahogany has a slower transient response than many other tonewoods, contributing to a warm and woody tone with strong midrange.

Bone Nut and Saddle
The made-in-Japan FG(X)5 and FS(X)5 instruments feature a bone nut and saddle. Bone is a harder material than urea, providing a more efficient transfer of energy from the strings to the neck and body.

The result is a louder and clearer sound.

Scalloped Bracing
In defining the sound of FG/FS Red Label, our intention was to offer a warm tone that would be ideal for modern folk music and singer-songwriters.

With careful measurement and experimentation, we made several refinements that would enhance low-frequency response without compromising durability. These changes are optimized for the natural characteristics of the tonewoods and each body silhouette.

Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.)
The exclusive Yamaha A.R.E. process utilizes heat, humidity and atmospheric pressure to accelerate the aging of the wood and gives the instrument a rich, vintage-quality tone as if you've been playing it for years.

Classic Style
Inspired by the iconic Yamaha "red label" guitars of the 1960s, FG/FS Red Label guitars feature high-quality components to deliver a beautiful, vintage aesthetic.

Features:

• Gloss finish on the body
• Scalloped bracing provides 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, mahogany back and sides
• Ebony fingerboard, bridge and bridge pins
• Bone nut and saddle
• Made in Japan
• Hardshell case included

Specifications:

• Body Shape: FG Dreadnought Style
• Scale Length: 634 mm (25")
• Body Length: 505 mm (19 7/8")
• Total Length: 1030 mm (40 9/16")
• Body Width: 412 mm (16 1/4")
• Body Depth: 100-118 mm (3 15/16"- 4 5/8")
• Nut Width: 44 mm (1 3/4")
• String Spacing: 11 mm
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E.
• Back Material: Solid Mahogany
• Side Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Material: African Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm (15 3/4")
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Tuners: Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D)
• Body Binding: Black + White
• Soundhole Inlay: Black + White
• Pickguard: Wooden type
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Electronics: None
• Controls: None
• Connections: None
• Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
• Accessories: Hex Wrench
• Case: Hardshell Case

Designed for strumming and flatpicking, the FG5 II delivers a full, punchy low end that's perfect for any musical style.