The FGX5 is an all-solid traditional western guitar with an Atmosfeel pickup system. Made by Yamaha at its Custom Shop in Hammamatsu, Japan, the A.R.E. treated solid Sitka spruce top and scalloped top-bracing deliver a rich midrange and low frequency response. The solid mahogany back and sides produce a warm and woody tone with a strong midrange. The Atmosfeel 3-way system mixes piezo, mic, and sheet sensor pickups for a full, natural sounding plugged-in sound.Since its birth in 1966, the FG Series has been loved by generations of guitarists.
The newly developed scalloped bracing, designed by making full use of the latest acoustic analysis technology, further expands the low range. Yamaha's proprietary A.R.E. wood modification technology is applied to the top board to give even new guitars the mature sound of a guitar that has been played for many years. A model made in Japan in fine detail by skilled technicians. Equipped with the newly developed Atmosfeel™ pickup system to output the natural sound of the acoustic guitar in full.
The perfect combination of modern inspiration and timeless design.
Inspired by Yamaha's iconic "red label" guitars of the 1960s, the new FG Red Label folk guitars blend modern inspiration with a timeless design. Featuring vintage aesthetics, classic tone, renowned craftsmanship, and the innovative new Atmosfeel pickup system, FG Red Label guitars sound like you've been playing them for years from the very first note.
Features:
1960s aesthetics and modern craft, refined over 50+ years of Yamaha guitar development
Atmosfeel pickup and preamp system provides uniquely natural plugged-in sound
New scalloped bracing patterns provide a warm, powerful tone with deep lows and rich harmonics
A.R.E. treatment imparts the sound and sustain of aged wood
All-solid construction with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back & sides
