Yamaha FGX5 Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Yamaha takes it back to the '60s with this stunning FGX5. The guitar's big, dreadnought-style body features a resonant, A.R.E. treated Sitka spruce top.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
African mahogany neck Satin finish for smooth playability
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Solid mahogany back and sides Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Solid Sitka spruce A.R.E. top Aged top; bright, well-played tone

Building on a legacy that began in the 1960s, the Japanese-made FGX5 Red Label acoustic guitar with built-in pickup system is a timeless instrument, tastefully crafted for the modern performer. Voiced to excel with strummed performances, its dreadnought-style body offers a punchy low-end and detailed harmonics that takes full, open chords to higher ground.

Drawing aesthetic inspiration from the '60s, it features a stunning gloss finish which authentically matches the original FG Red Label guitars. Beyond the vintage appearance, FGX5 incorporates advanced technology, including Yamaha's A.R.E treatment which results in the sound and sustain of aged wood. Step onstage and discover true acoustic tone with the Atmosfeel pickup system.

Features:

- Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E. Top
- Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
- African Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Bone Nut and Saddle
- Ebony Bridge Pins
- Atmosfeel Pickup system
- Hardshell Case Included

- Body Shape: FG Dreadnought Style
- 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
- Soundhole Inlay: Black + Cream
- Pickguard: Wooden type
- 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: Soundhole Cover, Hex Wrench
- Case: Hardshell Case

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Gloss Natural

  • Shipping Weight: 23 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 21 x 9 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): FGX5 GL

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support

Gloss Natural

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