Yamaha FG5G Red Label – Made in Japan
Timeless Tone. Vintage Vibe. Modern Craft.
Blending iconic 1960s style with precision Japanese craftsmanship, the Yamaha FG5G is your go-to dreadnought or concert-style acoustic. Whether you're strumming big chords or picking delicate melodies, the FG5G delivers a rich, open sound with the kind of character that inspires songwriting and elevates your studio sessions.
Key Features
Made in Japan
Solid Sitka Spruce Top
Solid Mahogany Back & Sides
Scalloped Bracing for enhanced resonance
Gloss Body Finish for a vintage look and rich tone
Ebony Fingerboard, Bridge and Pins
Bone Nut and Saddle
Available in Dreadnought or Concert Body Style
Includes Premium Hardshell Case
A Modern Classic with Vintage Roots
The FG5G is part of Yamaha’s Red Label series, paying tribute to the beloved acoustics of the 1960s while bringing them into the present with premium tonewoods and meticulous attention to detail.
Scalloped bracing beneath the solid Sitka spruce top enhances low-end response and clarity, while the all-solid mahogany back and sides add warmth and punch to your tone. The result is an acoustic that sounds full and open straight out of the case—and only gets better with age.
A True Workhorse
Whether you’re heading to a writing session, recording your next track, or playing an intimate acoustic set, the Yamaha FG5G is the kind of guitar you’ll reach for time and time again. Classic sound, exceptional build quality, and timeless design – all in one instrument.
Full Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Body Shape | Dreadnought or Concert Style |
Total Length | 1030 mm (40.55") |
Body Width | 412 mm (16.22") |
Body Depth | 118 mm (4.65") |
Top Material | Solid Sitka Spruce |
Back & Sides | Solid Mahogany |
Bracing | Scalloped |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Bridge | Ebony |
Nut / Saddle | Bone |
Finish | Gloss (Body) |
Accessories | Hex Wrench |
Case | Hardshell Case Included |