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Yamaha FGX5 1960s Style FG Acoustic-Electric Guitar-Easy Music Center

Yamaha FGX5 1960s Style FG Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Modern Inspiration and Timeless Design

The FG heritage extends back to the 1966 release of the FG180, the first production acoustic guitar by Yamaha. In the more than half-century since, we have balanced traditional guitar craft with a spirit of constant refinement, pursuing our vision of the ideal folk guitar.

The original Yamaha FG body delivers a full, punchy low end, well-suited for strumming and flatpicking, and 1960s aesthetics and modern craftsmanship culminate over 50 years of Yamaha guitar development.

  • Atmosfeel Pickup and Preamp for Natural, Plugged-In Sound
  • Scalloped FG Bracing Provides Warm, Powerful Tone with Deep Lows and Rich Harmonics
  • Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) Treatment Imparts the Sound and Sustain of Aged Wood
  • All-Solid Construction with a Sitka Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Ebony Fingerboard, Bridge and Bridge Pins
  • Bone Nut and Saddle
  • Made in Japan
  • Hardshell Case Included

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.


Bone Nut and Saddle
These made-in-Japan, five-tier instruments feature a bone nut and saddle. Bone is a harder material than urea, providing a more efficient transfer of energy from the strings to the neck and body. The result is a louder and clearer sound.


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.


Atmosfeel 3-Way Pickup and Preamp System
The Atmosfeel pickup and preamp system uses a piezo sensor in the bridge to capture low frequencies, a microphone for low and midrange and our proprietary, thin synthetic sheet soundboard transducer for high frequencies. The result is a full, natural sound with simple controls that make it easy to get great plugged-in tone.


Simple and Intuitive Controls for Each Performance Style
Atmosfeel preamp controls let you blend the microphone sound into the premixed pickup sound. The microphone sound particularly complements solo performers and chordal players, while a lower blend may be preferred by fingerstyle players and guitarists who need to cut through a full band. The bass knob controls a peaking EQ. The center frequency rises when boosting and lowers when attenuating, so that low frequencies, which could be problematic on stage, can be removed but never added.

  • Body Shape Traditional Western
  • Scale Length 634 mm (25)
  • Body Length 505 mm (19 7/8")
  • Total Length 1029 mm (40 1/2")
  • Body Width 412 mm (16 1/4")
  • Body Depth 100-118 mm (3 15/16- 4 5/8)
  • Nut Width 44 mm (1 3/4)
  • String Spacing 11 mm
  • Top Material Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back Material Solid Mahogany
  • Side Material Solid Mahogany
  • Neck Material African Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius R400 mm (15 3/4")
  • Bridge Material Ebony
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Saddle Material Bone
  • Bridge Pins Ebony
  • Tuners Open-Gear Chrome (Y1D)
  • Body Binding Black + White
  • Soundhole Inlay Black + White
  • Pickguard Wooden Type
  • Body Finish Semigloss
  • Neck Finish Matte
  • Electronics Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic)
  • Controls Master Volume, Mic Blend, Bass EQ
  • Connections LINE OUT
  • Strings Elixir NANOWEB 80/20 Bronze Light
  • Accessories Sound Hole Cover, Hex Wrench
  • Case Hardshell Case

    At Easy Music Center, we care for our instruments from the moment they arrive to when they ship to your door. All instruments are stored in a climate controlled environment and put through a 12-point inspection checklist before being shipped.

    First, we check the finish of the instrument, carefully inspecting any blemishes on the surface. Next, we check the playability and setup by inspecting and adjusting the truss rod (if available), bridge, nut, and frets to manufacturer factory specifications. Any request made outside of manufacturer factory specifications can incur additional charges for parts and labor. If the instrument has electronics, we test all of the electronic components to make sure they are functioning properly.

    After a thorough inspection, we then move on to maintenance. We start by lubricating any moving parts on the instrument, such as tuning machines. We then move on to cleaning and oiling the fretboard along with the frets.

    Once maintenance is done, we stretch and tune the strings and play test the instrument. After this, we do a final inspection and clean/detail the instrument before packing it up for shipment.

    We’re excited to be a part of your instrument buying experience.

    Acoustic guitars and ukulele are made of wood, and wood is sensitive to changes in climate. Shifts in temperature or relative humidity can affect your instrument in multiple ways, some of which can lead to costly repairs if you’re not careful. Solid woods in particular are especially prone to the effects of climate fluctuation. For example, extended exposure to low relative humidity (below 40% RH) can dry out the wood, causing it to shrink and run the risk of cracking. Similarly, excessive humidity can cause the wood to absorb moisture and swell, potentially causing other problems. Without adequate humidity control (especially in drier local climates), acoustic instruments can crack and their necks can warp, causing problems with fretting, intonation and playability.

    So how do you prevent this kind of damage? Easy: by keeping your guitars and ukulele properly humidified (ideally between 40-60% RH). The easiest way to do this is by storing your instruments in a case with a case two-way humidifier inside. A two-way humidifier will slowly absorb or release moisture inside your case, maintaining humidity to help ensure your instrument doesn’t suffer damage. Using a digital hygrometer can help you monitor humidity levels around your instrument.

    Symptoms of a dry acoustic instrument:

    • Low action. Strings are very close to the fretboard.
    • Hump on the fretboard where the neck joins the body.
    • Sunken top across the soundboard between bridge and fingerboard.
    • The back of instrument looks very flat when it is dried out.
    • Sharp fret ends extend beyond the edge of the fretboard.
    • The plane of the neck angle on a dry instrument hits above the top of the bridge.

    Symptoms of a wet acoustic instrument:

    • High action. Strings that are unusually high off the fretboard, making it difficult to play.
    • Unusually swollen top
    • Unusual warp on the top, back or both at the end-block
    • Improper neck angle. Sighting the neck to the bridge, the frets will appear to hit below the bridge.

    The D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System

    Using patented technology, the D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System features disposable, moisture-filled packets with a breathable membrane that provides two-way humidity control, meaning it can either release or absorb moisture to consistently maintain a predetermined relative humidity (RH) level of 45-50 percent.

    Music Nomad Humilele Ukulele Humidifier

    Music Nomad the leader in equipment care products, has developed an easy to use, no mess, and low maintenance Ukulele humidifier. The Humilele rests securely on top of the strings to safely and evenly hydrate your Ukulele to avoid these problems.

    Final Notes on Humidity Control

    To monitor the amount of humidity your instrument is receiving, we recommend the purchase of a digital hygrometer, a device that gauges and provides a read-out of humidity levels. It can be kept in the room where you store your instruments, or, better yet, in a central location inside the instrument case, preferably Velcro’d to the outside of the accessories compartment (facing the heel). The optimal range for your guitars and ukulele is 45-55% RH.