YAMAHA / FSX5 GLOSS (FSX5G) Vintage Natural [10]

Features a gloss finish and the Atomosfeel 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. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement). This delivers a rich, resonant tone that sounds as if the guitar has been played for years, even though it is brand new. The 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 cowbone (Grade #5 only). Cowbone is extremely hard, enabling more effective sound transmission from the strings to the neck and body. Installing and adjusting a cowbone nut requires a high level of technical skill, and each guitar is carefully crafted one by one by skilled guitar craftsmen in Japan.

To achieve an ideal, warm tone, we have made repeated improvements by combining virtual prototyping using the latest acoustic analysis simulation technology with physical prototypes crafted from wood. Compared to the scalloped bracing used in the FG/FS#800 series, we have optimized the design to match the characteristics of the wood itself and the specific body shapes of the FG and FS models, resulting in further expansion of 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 overtones, creating a tone reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for years.

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

The "Atmosfeel" controller allows you to blend the signals from each pickup with extremely simple controls, making tone shaping a breeze. 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 frequency of the EQ.
Included: Hard case, soundhole cover
Serial Number: ILP283A

Body Type: FS Concert Style
Body Length: 497mm
Maximum body width: 380 mm
Body depth: 90–110 mm
Scale Length: 634 mm
Overall Length: 1022mm
Fingerboard width at nut/body joint: 44 mm/55 mm
Top: Solid Sitka spruce A.R.E.
Bracing pattern: Scalloped bracing
Back: Solid Mahogany
Sides: Solid Mahogany
Neck: African mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Bridge saddle: Cow bone
Tuners: Kluson open-gear (Y1D)
Nut: Cowbone
Finish: Body: Gloss / Neck: Satin
Pickup System: Atmosfeel SYSTEM74 (Hybrid 3-Way System)
Controls: EQ (Bass)/Master Volume/Mic Blend

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