[SN IMJ203A] YAMAHA / Red Label FS5 GLOSS Vintage Natural FS5G Yamaha Made in Japan [08]

Ishibashi Music Ikebukuro Store Exclusive Campaign
Customers who purchase eligible new Gibson, Martin, YAMAHA (Made in Japan), or Cole Clark products will receive two sets of their choice of guitar strings and a guitar humidifier as a gift!

* Due to limited quantities, this campaign may end without prior notice.

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The Japanese-made Red Label series, featuring a gloss-finish body for an even more luxurious look
The new Red Label series, featuring a new gloss finish (body), offers an even more luxurious feel
A fusion of 1960s aesthetics and the skilled craftsmanship honed over more than 50 years
Yamaha’s original folk body shape offers excellent playability for players who prefer a compact body; its well-defined, full-bodied sound is ideal for responsive chord strumming and fingerpicking
Through repeated refinements utilizing specially developed scalloped bracing and the latest acoustic analysis simulation technology, the series achieves an ideal warm tone and rich low end
The top features solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E., producing a mature sound reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for many years
The fingerboard, bridge, and bridge pins are made of ebony
A “Made in Japan” model set up by skilled technicians
Hard case included

<Yamaha’s Traditional V-Shaped Head>
It carries on the Yamaha FG’s original headstock shape and features a tuning fork-inspired logo.
The truss rod cover is engraved with “Since 1966,” signifying the origins of Yamaha guitars.

<SOLID Sitka spruce Top>
The body top is crafted from solid Sitka spruce treated with A.R.E. This delivers a rich, resonant tone that sounds as though the guitar has been played for years, even though it is brand new.
Its well-balanced sound is ideal for chord strumming or rhythmic fingerstyle playing.

<Solid Mahogany Sides and Back>
Solid mahogany is used for the sides and back, delivering the warm, rich midrange characteristic of mahogany.

<Cowbone Nut and Saddle>
The nut and saddle are made of cow bone (Grade #5 only). Cow bone is extremely hard, enabling more effective sound transmission from the strings to the neck and body.
Installing and adjusting a cowbone nut requires a high level of technical skill; each guitar is carefully crafted one by one in Japan by skilled guitar craftsmen.

<Proprietary Scalloped Bracing>
Aiming to achieve an ideal, warm tone, we have repeatedly refined this design by combining virtual prototyping using the latest acoustic analysis simulation technology with physical prototypes crafted from wood.
Compared to the scalloped bracing used in the FG/FS#800 series, we have optimized this design to match the characteristics of the wood itself and the specific models of the FG and FS series, achieving even richer low-frequency response.

<A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) Treatment>
The top is treated with Yamaha’s proprietary Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (A.R.E.) process.
By precisely controlling temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, we induce changes in the wood over a short period that mimic the natural aging process occurring over many years after the wood is sawn. This enhances sound transmission and vibration efficiency, promoting the extension of mid-to-low frequencies while increasing the attack of high frequencies and accelerating their decay.
The A.R.E. treatment produces a well-balanced, mature, and warm sound with minimal harsh overtones, creating a tone reminiscent of a guitar that has been played for many years.
Included Accessories: Hard case, wrench

Product Specifications
Body Type: FS Concert Style
Body Length: 497 mm
Maximum body width: 380 mm
Body Thickness: 90–110 mm
Scale Length: 634 mm
Overall Length: 1022 mm
Fingerboard width at nut/body joint: 44 mm / 55 mm
Top: Solid Sitka spruce, A.R.E.
Bracing pattern: Scalloped bracing
Back: Solid mahogany
Sides: Solid mahogany
Neck: African mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Bridge saddle: Cow bone
Tuners: Kluson open-gear (Y1D)
Nut: Cow Bone
Finish: Body: Gloss / Neck: Satin
Pickup System: None
Accessories: Hex wrench, hard case
JAN: 4957812702706
S/N: IMJ203A