Description
The Yamaha FGX5 Red Label Dreadnought is a solid choice for players who want that vintage tone and vibe, but with the reliability and features of a modern acoustic-electric. It's ideal for intermediate to pro players, especially gigging musicians or session folks who appreciate a familiar feel but need consistent performance. Inspired by Yamaha's 1960s Nippon Gakki models, this FGX5 stays true to its roots in look and sound, while stepping forward with some smart updates like Atmosfeel electronics and torrefied woods.
You're working with an all-solid body here; Sitka spruce on top and mahogany for the back and sides. The A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) process "ages" the wood so you're getting that warm, broken-in tone from day one, without waiting years for it to open up. It's got scalloped bracing inside too, so you get that punch and projection without the boominess. And the Atmosfeel system is a real win for live or recording work-natural tone, feedback control, and simple EQ right at your fingertips.
Playability is dialed in with a smooth ebony board, 25" scale, and a comfortable neck that sits well in the hands. The nut width (1.75") gives you room for fingerstyle without being too wide for chords, and the bone nut and saddle do their part in tone and sustain. This thing feels stable, sounds great both unplugged and plugged in, and just flat-out works. We've seen a lot of folks walk out with this one and come back just to tell us how much they love it.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: FG Dreadnought
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Color: Natural
- Body Bracing: Scalloped bracing
- Binding: Black/Cream
- Neck Wood: African Mahogany
- Radius: 15.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Number of Frets: 20
- Scale Length: 25"
- Nut Width: 1.75"
- Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Tuning Machines: Open-gear
- Electronics: Yamaha Atmosfeel preamp
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Light, .012-.053
- Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
Sku: FGX5GL
