{"product_id":"03-0r6ib24ve-257a","title":"[SN IMJ257A] YAMAHA \/ Red Label FG5 GLOSS Vintage Natural [03]","description":"* Due to a dent on the head, this item is being offered as a second-hand outlet item with scratches!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe Japanese-made Red Label series features a gloss finish body for an even more luxurious look\u003cbr\u003e \nA new model featuring a gloss finish (body) that enhances its premium feel!\u003cbr\u003e \nA fusion of 1960s aesthetics and the skilled craftsmanship honed over more than 50 years\u003cbr\u003e \nYamaha’s original jumbo body shape delivers rich volume and natural resonance in the mid-to-low frequencies. The sound is ideal for chord strumming and flatpicking.\u003cbr\u003e \nThrough repeated refinements utilizing specially developed scalloped bracing and the latest acoustic analysis simulation technology, it achieves an ideal warm tone and rich low end\u003cbr\u003e \nThe top features solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E., producing a mature sound reminiscent of a guitar that’s been played for many years\u003cbr\u003e \nThe fingerboard, bridge, and bridge pins are made of ebony.\u003cbr\u003e \nA “Made in Japan” model set up by skilled technicians.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe original Yamaha FG headstock shape features a logo modeled after a tuning fork. The truss rod cover is engraved with “Since 1966,” signifying the origins of Yamaha guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe body top is crafted from solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E. technology. Although brand-new, it delivers a rich, resonant tone reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for many years. Its well-balanced sound is ideal for chord strumming or rhythmic fingerstyle playing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nSolid mahogany is used for the sides and back, delivering the warm, rich midrange characteristic of mahogany.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe 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, so each guitar is carefully crafted one by one in Japan by skilled guitar craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nIn pursuit of an ideal, warm tone, we have made repeated improvements 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 body shapes of the FG and FS models, thereby further enhancing the low-frequency response.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe 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 many years.\u003cbr\u003e \nS\/N: IMJ257A\u003cbr\u003e \nJAN: 2130000091178\/4957812702690\u003cbr\u003e \nAccessories: Hard case, wrench\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nBody Type: FG Dreadnought Style\u003cbr\u003e \nBody Length: 505 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nMaximum Body Width: 412 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nBody Thickness: 100–118 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nScale length: 634 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nOverall Length: 1030 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nFingerboard width at nut\/body joint: 44 mm\/55 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nTop: Solid Sitka spruce A.R.E.\u003cbr\u003e \nBracing Pattern: Scalloped Bracing\u003cbr\u003e \nBack: Solid mahogany\u003cbr\u003e \nSides: Solid mahogany\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck: African mahogany\u003cbr\u003e \nFingerboard: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e \nBridge: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e \nBridge saddle: Cow bone\u003cbr\u003e \nTuners: Kluson Open Gear (Y1D)\u003cbr\u003e \nNut: Cow Bone\u003cbr\u003e \nFinish: Body: Gloss \/ Neck: Satin\u003cbr\u003e \nPickup System: None\u003cbr\u003e \nAccessories: Hex wrench, hard case\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.\u003cbr\u003e \nWe sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.","brand":"YAMAHA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67683447406844,"sku":"03-0r6ib24ve-257a","price":158993.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2247\/6028\/files\/e4213e243da9497baffb3e0db8a3f167_202610117596446.jpg?v=1791709635","url":"https:\/\/intl.ishibashi.co.jp\/products\/03-0r6ib24ve-257a","provider":"Ishibashi Music Corporation. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}