The Yamaha FGX5 Red Label Dreadnought delivers the heritage of Yamaha’s original FG series with refined modern craftsmanship and professional performance features. Built in Japan, this instrument pairs a solid A.R.E.-treated Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, producing a warm, seasoned tone that feels broken-in right out of the case.

Its dreadnought body shape provides the bold projection and low-end power that players have trusted Yamaha for since the 1960s, while the 25-inch scale and smooth satin-finished neck ensure effortless playability and comfort. Every detail of the FGX5 reflects Yamaha’s commitment to sound and feel. The ebony fingerboard and bridge add clarity and sustain, while the open-gear chrome tuners and bone nut and saddle provide rock-solid tuning stability and resonance. The gloss finish brings out the natural beauty of the woods, balanced by classic black and cream binding and a wooden pickguard that enhances the instrument’s vintage character.

Equipped with Yamaha’s Atmosfeel System74 pickup and preamp, the FGX5 excels on stage and in the studio. The 3-band control layout—featuring master volume, mic blend, and bass EQ—lets players easily shape their tone for any environment, maintaining a natural acoustic sound even when amplified. Whether performing live, recording, or playing at home, this guitar captures the warmth and richness of a true all-solid build with the precision and reliability Yamaha is known for.

SPECS
Body Shape: Dreadnought
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 + Cream
Sound Hole Inlay: Black + Cream
Pickguard: Wooden
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Satin
Electronics: Atmosfeel (SYSTEM74)
Controls: Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ
Connections: Line Out
Strings: Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
Accessories: Sound Hole Cover, Hex Wrench
Case: Hardshell Case



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