Inspired by Yamaha’s iconic Nippon Gakki Red Label guitars from the 1960s, FG Red Label instruments call to mind the look and feel of the company’s very first steel-string acoustic guitars. These sought-after instruments are cherished for their one-of-a-kind sound and high-end Japanese craftsmanship. Teeming with beautiful vintage aesthetics, the FG Red Label series enables you to experience the very essence of these legendary instruments, thanks to Yamaha’s state-of-the-art wood conditioning techniques and true-to-life vintage sound. All FG Red Label guitars feature classic V-shape headstocks with Yamaha’s tuning fork logos, solid tonewoods, updated scalloped bracing, and modern, eye-catching gloss finishes. The guitarists at Sweetwater are excited about the FG Red Label series — it more than lives up to the legendary instruments that inspired it.

Yamaha FG5 Features:

• Acoustic capturing the essence of Yamaha’s iconic Nippon Gakki Red Label guitars from the 1960s
• Solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides provide rich tone and projection
• Solid mahogany back and sides provide exceptional bass and powerful punch
• Traditional Western body style provides fantastic projection
• A.R.E. process “ages” the wood molecules to match the tone of naturally aged guitars
• Updated scalloped bracing pattern exhibits a louder, more balanced tone
• Bone nut and saddle supply a loud, clear voice
• Classic V-shape headstock with Yamaha’s tuning fork logo
• Topped off with a modernized, eye-catching gloss finish