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Yamaha FGX5 60's FG All Solid Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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FGX5 60\'s FG All Solid Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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FGX5 60\'s FG All Solid Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar
FGX5 60\'s FG All Solid Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar
FGX5 60\'s FG All Solid Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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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 AtmosfeelTM 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

  • Ebony fingerboard & bridge

Specifications

Body Shape: Traditional Western
Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce with A.R.E.
Back/Side Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Material: African Mahogany
Nut/Saddle Material: Bone
Fingerboard/Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Scale Length: 25" (634mm)
String Spacing: 7/16" (11mm)
Body/Neck Finish: Semi Gloss
Electronics (X Only): Atmosfeel
Controls (X Only): Master Vol/Bass EQ/Mic Blend
Connections (X Only): Line Out
Nut Width: 1.75" (44mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 15-3/4" (400mm)
Tuners: Gotoh Open Gear - Chrome
Pickguard: Wooden type
Case: Hardshell Case
Accessories: Soundhole Cover, Hex Wrench
Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Country of Origin: Japan
Product weight: 4.85lb /2.2kg

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Great guitar for the money 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Red Deer, Alberta
I bought one of these Yamaha guitars a few weeks ago based on all the great reviews online and on YouTube. The guitar sounds amazing for the price and is clearly VERY well made with great materials throughout. It plays great for chords and sounds very even in frequencies, and very loud. Playing up higher on the neck ( playing leads) though the touch feels a bit too high and I will bring it to a professional luthier to lower action somewhat. That is personal taste however. others might love it as is. One thing that is certain is that this guitar sounds as good or even better as guitars twice it's price. I know a bit about guitars as I've been playing since I'm 12, now 63, and I've had way too many guitars to speak of to date. The guitar comes with a quality hard shell case.
Posted by Rick on Nov 12, 2023
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It's a GEM! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary Royal Vista, Alberta
I just cannot believe the sound from this guitar. Is it as rich and full as my HD-28? Almost. And for half the price and with excellent electronics, to boot. There is more value in this guitar than I can possibly say here. The build quality is flawless and the sound is bold and clean, all far better than anything I tried in its price range. If you can find one, buy it.
Posted by Brendon on May 17, 2023
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Get that Vintage Martin tone! For a fraction of the cost! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Woodstock, Ontario
I picked up one of these FGX5 guitars not expecting to be absolutely astounded by the tone of this guitar! The Guitar is totally unassuming to look at, once you start playing it she comes to life! I had to take her home!!!
Try one out! Especially if you are in the market for a Martin….. you will be pleasantly surprised
Posted by John on Oct 1, 2022
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Stunning guitar 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
This is an amazing guitar! Totally wonderful to play and it sounds amazing both acoustically and plugged in.
Posted by Roland on Sep 13, 2022
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Very impressed! 11 of 12 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary Chinook, Alberta
Yamaha guitars are the best kept secret in the guitar world. This guitar has a torified top so you don't have to play it in. Sound is excellent and I prefer it over my much more expensive Taylor. It also has a dual pickup system which records and amplifies much better than a simple piezo system. Price is very low for such high quality. Playability is also great. If you want an American made guitar of equal quality it will cost you thousands more.
Posted by Brad on Nov 8, 2020
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