YAMAHA / FG5 GLOSS Vintage Natural [11]

The gloss finish body further enhances the high-class feel of the FG/FS Red Label Series.
The FG/FS Red Label series retains the mid-bass appeal of the original FG from the 1960s, while the carefully selected Sitka spruce wood with A.R.E. processing (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) and specially developed scalloped bracing produce a deep The specially developed scalloped bracing produces a powerful sound with deep bass and rich overtones.

The entire body of this new model has a gloss finish, giving it a more luxurious appearance and a sparkling sound.

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The new model features a new gloss finish (body), giving it a more luxurious feel!
Combining the aesthetics of the 1960s with the expert craftsmanship that has been refined over the past 50 years.
Rich volume and raw sound in the lower midrange range due to Yamaha's original jumbo body shape. Ideal sound for chord strokes and flatpicking.
Ideal warm tone and rich low frequency range achieved through improvements using specially developed scalloped bracing and the latest acoustic analysis simulation technology.
The front board is solid Sitka spruce with A.R.E. applied. Aged sound as if played for many years
Fingerboard, bridge, and bridge pins are ebony
Made in Japan model set up by skilled technicians
Exclusive hard case included
JAN : 4957812702690

Body: FG Dreadnought style
Body length: 505mm
Maximum body width: 412mm
Body thickness: 100-118mm
String length: 634mm
Total length: 1030mm
Fingerboard width at upper bridge/body joint: 44mm/55mm
Top Board: Solid Sitka Spruce A.R.E.
Bracing: Scalloped bracing
Backboard: Solid Mahogany
Sideboard: Solid Mahogany
Neck: African mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Lower bridge: Ebony
Pillow for bridge: Bovine bone
Spool: Crewson open gear (Y1D)
Upper bridge: Bovine bone
Finish: Body: Gloss / Neck: Satin
Pickup System: None
Accessories: Hexagonal wrench, hard case

specs

Bodyshape
FG Dreadnought Style

body length
505mm

maximum body width
412mm

body thickness
100-118mm

String length
634mm

Total length
1030mm

Fingerboard width at upper bridge/joint on body
44mm/55mm

Front Board
Solid Sitka spruce A.R.E.

Bracing Shape
Scalloped bracing

Back Board
Solid Mahogany

Sideboard
Solid mahogany

neck
African Mahogany

Fingerboard
Ebony

Lower bridge
Ebony

Pillow for lower bridge
Cattle bone

spool of thread
Crewsong open gear (Y1D)

Upper Piece
Cattle bone

Paint
body surface gloss / neck satin

Pickup System
No pickup system

Accessories
Allen Wrench, Hard Case