Yamaha Red Label FGX5 GL Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Natural

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When you’re searching for a guitar that captures the soul of vintage acoustics while delivering modern reliability, the Yamaha Red Label FGX5 stands ready to guide your sound. Inspired by Yamaha’s iconic 1960s FG series, this dreadnought blends classic design with cutting-edge craftsmanship, offering a bold, punchy voice that feels instantly familiar. Whether you’re strumming open chords, flatpicking leads, or accompanying vocals, the FGX5 delivers a rich, full-bodied tone that sits beautifully in any musical setting.

At the heart of this instrument is Yamaha’s Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) treatment, which gives the solid Sitka spruce top the warmth and responsiveness of a well-aged guitar. Paired with solid mahogany back and sides, it produces deep lows, clear mids, and shimmering highs with impressive balance and projection. The scalloped bracing further enhances resonance and dynamic range, making this guitar equally expressive for light fingerstyle or aggressive strumming. On stage, the Atmosfeel pickup system captures every nuance of your playing, delivering a natural, studio-quality amplified tone.

Crafted in Japan with exceptional attention to detail, the FGX5 features premium appointments like an ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, and a sleek gloss finish. Its timeless aesthetic is matched by modern performance features, making it a versatile choice for today’s players. Complete with a hardshell case, this outstanding acoustic-electric is available right now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Yamaha Atmosfeel (System 74)
• Bracing: Scalloped Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce with A.R.E. Treatment
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: Scalloped
• Binding Material: Black and White
• Rosette: Black and White

Neck

• Neck Profile: Traditional Yamaha Shape
• Neck Material: African Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.830” at 1st Fret, 0.921” at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25"
• Nut Width: 1.73"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Small White Dots
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 0.433"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Set Neck
• Headstock: Standard Yamaha Light V (3+3)
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Yamaha Logo
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Standard Acoustic Belly
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Open-Gear Chrome
• Pickguard: Wooden

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Yamaha Atmosfeel (System 74)
• Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: ILN515A
• Manufacture Date: 2025