Yamaha Red Label Concert Acoustic Guitar w/Case - FS5
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FG/FS Red Label
Classic V-Shaped Headstock
The guitar retains the original FG headstock shape, adorned with the iconic "tuning fork" logo. The traditional truss rod cover is emblazoned with "Since 1966" to mark the launch of the first FG models.
Solid Sitka Spruce Top
Commonly sourced from Canada and Alaska, solid Sitka spruce offers a rich midrange and low-frequency response. The sound is tight and focused, working particularly well for chordal strumming or rhythmic fingerstyle performance.
Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
Mahogany has a slower transient response than many other tonewoods, contributing to a warm and woody tone with strong midrange.
Scalloped Bracing
In defining the sound of FG Red Label, our intention was to offer a warm tone that would be ideal for modern folk music and singer-songwriters.
With careful measurement and experimentation, we made several refinements that would enhance low-frequency response without compromising durability. These changes are optimized for the natural characteristics of the tonewoods and each body silhouette.
Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.)
The exclusive Yamaha A.R.E. process utilizes heat, humidity and atmospheric pressure to accelerate the aging of the wood and gives the instrument a rich, vintage-quality tone as if you've been playing it for years.
| FG3 | FS3 | FG5 | FS5 | FGX3 | FSX3 | FGX5 | FSX5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Shape | Traditional Western | Concert (Small) | Traditional Western | Concert (Small) | Traditional Western | Concert (Small) | Traditional Western | Concert (Small) | |
| Scale Length | 634 mm (25”) | 634 mm (25”) | 634 mm (25”) | 634 mm (25”) | 634 mm (25”) | 634 mm (25”) | 634 mm (25”) | 634 mm (25”) | |
| Body Length | 505 mm (19 7/8") | 497 mm (19 9/16") | 505 mm (19 7/8") | 497 mm (19 9/16") | 505 mm (19 7/8") | 497 mm (19 9/16") | 505 mm (19 7/8") | 497 mm (19 9/16") | |
| Total Length | 1029 mm (40 1/2") | 1021 mm (40 3/16") | 1029 mm (40 1/2") | 1021 mm (40 3/16") | 1029 mm (40 1/2") | 1021 mm (40 3/16") | 1029 mm (40 1/2") | 1021 mm (40 3/16") | |
| Body Width | 412 mm (16 1/4") | 380 mm (14 15/16") | 412 mm (16 1/4") | 380 mm (14 15/16") | 412 mm (16 1/4") | 380 mm (14 15/16") | 412 mm (16 1/4") | 380 mm (14 15/16") | |
| Body Depth | 100-118 mm (3 15/16”- 4 5/8”) | 90-110 mm (3 9/16”- 4 5/16”) | 100-118 mm (3 15/16”- 4 5/8”) | 90-110 mm (3 9/16”- 4 5/16”) | 100-118 mm (3 15/16”- 4 5/8”) | 90-110 mm (3 9/16”- 4 5/16”) | 100-118 mm (3 15/16”- 4 5/8”) | 90-110 mm (3 9/16”- 4 5/16”) | |
| Nut Width | 44 mm (1 3/4”) | 44 mm (1 3/4”) | 44 mm (1 3/4”) | 44 mm (1 3/4”) | 44 mm (1 3/4”) | 44 mm (1 3/4”) | 44 mm (1 3/4”) | 44 mm (1 3/4”) | |
| String Spacing | 11 mm | 11 mm | 11 mm | 11 mm | 11 mm | 11 mm | 11 mm | 11 mm | |
| Top Material | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce | |
| Back Material | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | |
| Side Material | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | Solid Mahogany | |
| Neck Material | African Mahogany | African Mahogany | African Mahogany | African Mahogany | African Mahogany | African Mahogany | African Mahogany | African Mahogany | |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | |
| Fingerboard Radius | R400 mm (15 3/4") | R400 mm (15 3/4") | R400 mm (15 3/4") | R400 mm (15 3/4") | R400 mm (15 3/4") | R400 mm (15 3/4") | R400 mm (15 3/4") | R400 mm (15 3/4") | |
| Bridge Material | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | Ebony | |
| Nut Material | Urea | Urea | Bone | Bone | Urea | Urea | Bone | Bone | |
| Saddle Material | Urea | Urea | Bone | Bone | Urea | Urea | Bone | Bone | |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS with White Dot | Black ABS with White Dot | Ebony | Ebony | Black ABS with White Dot | Black ABS with White Dot | Ebony | Ebony | |
| Tuners | Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) | Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) | Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) | Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) | Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) | Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) | Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) | Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D) | |
| Body Binding | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | |
| Soundhole Inlay | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | Black + White | |
| Pickguard | Black | Black | Wooden Type | Wooden Type | Black | Black | Wooden Type | Wooden Type | |
| Body Finish | Semigloss | Semigloss | Semigloss | Semigloss | Semigloss | Semigloss | Semigloss | Semigloss | |
| Neck Finish | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte | |
| Electronics | None | None | None | None | Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) | Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) | Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) | Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) | |
| Controls | None | None | None | None | Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ | Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ | Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ | Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ | |
| Connections | None | None | None | None | LINE OUT | LINE OUT | LINE OUT | LINE OUT | |
| Strings | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light | Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light | |
| Accessories | Hex Wrench | Hex Wrench | Hex Wrench | Hex Wrench | Sound Hole Cover, Hex Wrench | Sound Hole Cover, Hex Wrench | Sound Hole Cover, Hex Wrench | Sound Hole Cover, Hex Wrench | |
| Case | Hard Bag | Hard Bag | Hardshell Case | Hardshell Case | Hard Bag | Hard Bag | Hardshell Case | Hardshell Case | |