YAMAHA / FSX5 GLOSS (FSX5G) Vintage Natural [03]

An acoustic guitar featuring a gloss-finish body and the highly acclaimed Atmosfeel pickup system!

It retains the original Yamaha FG headstock shape and features a tuning fork-inspired logo. The truss rod cover is engraved with “Since 1966,” symbolizing the origins of Yamaha guitars.

The body top is crafted from solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E., delivering a rich tone that sounds as if the guitar has been played for years—even though it’s brand new. Its well-balanced sound is ideal for chord strumming or rhythmic fingerstyle playing.

Solid mahogany is used for the sides and back, delivering the warm, rich midrange characteristic of mahogany.

The nut and saddle are made of cow bone (Grade #5 only). Cow bone is extremely hard, enabling more effective sound transmission from the strings to the neck and body. Installing and adjusting a cow bone nut requires a high level of technical skill; each guitar is carefully crafted one by one in Japan by skilled guitar craftsmen.

In pursuit of an ideal, warm tone, we have made repeated refinements by combining virtual prototyping—utilizing the latest acoustic analysis and simulation technologies—with physical prototypes crafted from wood. Compared to the scalloped bracing used in the FG/FS#800 series, we have optimized the bracing to match the characteristics of the wood itself and the specific models of the FG and FS series, thereby further enhancing the low-frequency response.

The top is treated with Yamaha’s proprietary Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) process. By precisely controlling temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, this process replicates the natural aging changes that occur in wood over a long period after milling within a short timeframe. This enhances sound transmission and vibration efficiency, promoting the extension of mid-to-low frequencies while increasing the attack of high frequencies and accelerating their decay.The A.R.E. treatment produces a well-balanced, mature, and warm sound with minimal harsh harmonics, creating a tone reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for many years.

The newly developed Atmosfeel 3-way pickup system features an under-saddle piezo sensor for the mid-to-low frequencies, a microphone built into the preamp for the low frequencies, and a proprietary, ultra-thin contact sensor for the high frequencies—ensuring that these three distinct pickups reliably capture each frequency range.

The “Atmosfeel” controller allows you to blend the signals from each pickup with extremely simple controls, making it easy to shape your tone. Use the master volume knob to fine-tune subtle tonal nuances, and the mic blend knob to add body resonance. The Bass EQ controller lets you adjust the peak EQ settings.
S/N: ILX255A
JAN: 4957812702720
Included Accessories: Hard case, soundhole cover, hex wrench

Body Type: FS Concert Style
Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E.
Body Sides & Back: Solid Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Material: African Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Scale Length: 25" (634 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: R400 mm * Standard product specifications
Nut Material/Width: Bone / 1.73" (44 mm)
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Kluson Open Gear (Y1D)
Electronics: Atmosfeel SYSTEM74 (Hybrid 3-Way System)
Controls: Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ
Bracing: Scalloped Bracing
Case/Gig Bag: Hard Case

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