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Electro-acoustic dreadnought guitar with solid Sitka-spruce top, solid mahogany body and case.  All product info

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Yamaha FG5 Gloss

Yamaha FG5 Gloss Product Image
  • Manufacturer: Yamaha
  • Series: FG-Series
  • Design: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • ...
$ 1,260.00

Yamaha FS5 Gloss

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  • Manufacturer: Yamaha
  • Design: Concert
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • Solid Top: Yes
  • ...
$ 1,260.00

Yamaha FSX5 Gloss

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  • Manufacturer: Yamaha
  • Design: Concert
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • Solid Top: Yes
  • ...
$ 1,587.00
$ 1,587.00
excl. VAT, plus Shipping Costs
Ordered, estimated to be in stock: Jan 13, 2025

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Yamaha FGX5 Gloss

Solid dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top, mahogany body, pickup and case

  • Acoustic guitar in dreadnought format
  • Solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany body
  • A.R.E treatment
  • Scalloped bracing
  • Natural Finish in high gloss finish
  • Wooden type pickguard
  • Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
  • 20 frets with Dot inlays
  • Chrome-plated open-gear tuners
  • 44.5 mm wide bone nut
  • Shortened scale length of 634 mm
  • Ebony bridge with bone inlay and ebony bridge pins
  • Yamaha Atmosfeel pickups
  • Guitar case included
  • Made in Japan

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Yamaha FGX5 Gloss at a glance

With the Yamaha FGX5 Gloss you will experience the perfect symbiosis of traditional design and modern craftsmanship. This fully solid Dreadnought acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk
impresses with an incomparable sound and exceptional playing comfort. Thanks to the shortened scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument.
, it offers comfortable playability that makes long playing sessions effortless. The noble natural finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance.
in high-gloss lacquer
gives the instrument a timeless elegance, while the wooden typePickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick.
pickguard
stylishly rounds off its classic look. The high-quality workmanship and selection of the best tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple
ensure an impressive richness of sound with warm basses and brilliant trebles - perfect for every style, from gentle ballads to powerful rhythms. An in-house pickupPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible.
also enables authentic amplified playing. This premium package is rounded off by an included caseGuitar case:
Case
that protects the guitar safely - at home, at Studio or on the road.

Yamaha FGX5 Gloss acoustic guitar front
The electro-acoustic Yamaha FGX5 Gloss is a fully solid acoustic guitar with A.R.E. treatment and comfortable playability.

Solid body with A.R.E. treatment

A solid topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body
made of high-quality Sitka spruce
delivers impressive clarity and dynamics, while the solid mahoganybackFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument.
and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar.
lend the sound a warm character - perfectly balanced between brilliance and depth. Thanks to the exclusive A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment, the guitar also develops a sound that sounds mature and lively, just like a well-recorded vintage instrument. This technology produces a full-bodied tone and makes the sound even more open and resonant. The innovative scalloped bracingBracing:
Bracing
also ensures maximum sound projection and a finely tuned resonance. As a result, every sound is transmitted with astonishing precision and assertiveness - from powerful lows to brilliant highs.

Short scale length

In addition, the Yamaha FGX5 Gloss offers a playing experience that combines comfort and precision at the highest level. With its shortened scale length of 634 mm, it enables a pleasantly relaxed playing feel, which is particularly noticeable during longer sessions and complex chord sequences. The mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck
with ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches.
impresses with its smooth feel, while the 44.5 mm wide bone nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height.
creates the perfect conditions for precise finger placement. This is complemented by a high-quality bonebridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar.
, which guarantees excellent vibration transmission and therefore an outstanding sound. The chrome-plated open-gearTuners:
die-cast tuners
tuners
also ensure reliable tuning stability and precise fine tuning for the highest playing quality.

Yamaha Atmosfeel pickup

The Yamaha FGX5 Gloss not only impresses with its outstanding acoustic sound, but also with the innovative Atmosfeel pickup, which provides authentic and dynamic amplification. This system combines three sound sources: An undersaddlePiezo pickup:
A piezo pickup is an electronic component that converts vibrations from guitar strings into electrical signals. It is often used in acoustic guitars to amplify the sound. The pickup consists of a piezo crystal that is made to vibrate by the vibrations of the strings.
piezo
for powerful bass, a Contact Sensor that captures the brilliant highs and percussive nuances, and an integrated microphone that reproduces mids and low frequencies with spatial warmth. Thanks to the intuitive controls integrated into the frame - volume controlVolume control:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right
, mic Blend and Bass EQEQ:
tone control
- the sound can be effortlessly adapted to any stage situation. Atmosfeel makes the FGX5 Gloss the perfect choice for musicians who demand both naturalness and versatility.

Atmosfeel | Pickup and Preamp

Features:

  • Manufacturer: Yamaha
  • Series: FG-Series
  • Design: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • Solid Top: Yes
  • Finish Top: High-Gloss
  • Bracing: Scalloped
  • Back & Sides: Mahogany
  • Solid back & sides: Yes
  • Finish Back & Sides: High-Gloss
  • Binding: 2-ply, white/black
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut type: Bone
  • Nut width in mm: 44.5
  • Scale in mm: 634
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Bridge Inlay: Bone
  • Tuners: Open Gear
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Manufacturer pickups: Yamaha
  • Pickup System: Atmosfeel
  • Tuner: No
  • Rosette: Multi-Stripe
  • Pickguard: Wooden Type
  • Bridge Pins: Ebony
  • Colour: Natural
  • Country of Origin: Japan
  • Case included: Yes
  • Gigbag included: No
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